Description

Although it is sometimes brewed to liqueur-like strengths by simultaneous processes that convert sugar starch to sugar and then to alcohol, Japanese rice wine is not a liqueur. Sake yeast and Koji are the ferments. The largest sake distributor in the world, according to Gekkeikan, is itself.

Jiemon Kura began the business in 1637, and it has its headquarters in Fushimi, Kyoto. It is currently a part of the Henokiens group and is one of the oldest businesses in the world. Gekkeikan, the name, literally translates as “laurel wreath.” A 14.5% alcohol by volume.