Powder Snow Sake

Scents of bergamot and orange blossom. On the palate a pleasant balance of freshness and mellowness, and a beautiful acidity. Dry and oh-so pleasant to drink. The Japanese name for this sake, Hyaku-ju-ro, comes from a popular kabuki actor who lived in nearby Kakamigahara city. In 1912 he made a donation of 1200 cherry trees to line the banks of the city’s Sakai River. It is now a tradition for people to gather at one of the city parks on the banks of the river to see the cherry blossoms’ ann...Read More...

Scents of bergamot and orange blossom. On the palate a pleasant balance of freshness and mellowness, and a beautiful acidity. Dry and oh-so pleasant to drink. The Japanese name for this sake, Hyaku-ju-ro, comes from a popular kabuki actor who lived in nearby Kakamigahara city. In 1912 he made a donation of 1200 cherry trees to line the banks of the city’s Sakai River. It is now a tradition for people to gather at one of the city parks on the banks of the river to see the cherry blossoms’ annual bloom. Jidai was brewed to honour Hyaku-ju-ro’s generous gesture. The label on the bottles reflects the makeup worn by kabuki actors.

Founded in 1920 by Hayashi Eiichi, the multi-award winning Hayashi Honten brewery  just west of Kakamigahara City prides itself on 'remembering the old while embracing the new'. This philosophy guides their sake brewing: they are young, dynamic and hugely innovative yet everything is still done by hand. Their water comes from a 100m deep well fed by the clear waters of the Nagara River, which has been named one of the three most clear-flowing rivers in Japan.

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