Tasting Notes

With uniquely high malic acid level, this innovative sake is a real natural with seafood like oyster, lobster, crab and salmon.

With only 1/100th of iron compared to typical wine, IMA complements umami rich shellfish and other seafood without leaving a metallic aftertaste like many wines do.

Refreshing acidity with a hint of sweetness is reminiscent of Vouvray or Gewurztraminer.

Brewery Description

Established 1767

Imayo Tsukasa started as an inn and sake shop. From the late Edo period to the early Meiji era, Niigata was said to have a higher population than Edo. As the heartland of Japan, Niigata was prosperous and bustling with industry. It was also one of the 3 geisha capitals of Japan, along with Kyoto and Edo. It's a tradition that is still alive today. Since the middle of the Meiji era Imayo Tsukasa has been a fully dedicated sake brewery. The Niigata soil was fertile, the Agano water was clean, and we built a facility in Nuttari, a hub for Japanese fermented goods like miso, sake and soy sauce. Nuttari products are in high demand by first-rate chefs around Japan. It was also one of the 3 geisha capitals of Japan, along with Kyoto and Edo.

Additional Information

Classification: Junmai

Prefecture: Niigata

Rice: Gohyaku Mangoku

Polishing Ratio: 65%

Sake Meter Value: -7.0

Acidity: 3.6

Amino Acid: 1.7

Yeast: Proprietary

ABV: 12%

Size: 720ml