

This Junmai Daiginjo, 'Houraku,' showcases a polish ratio of 40% offering an elegant and refined taste. With an acidity level of 1.2, it balances sweetness and tartness beautifully. The SMV of 4 points adds a touch of dryness complementing the full-bodied rice flavor from premium Yamada Nishiki rice. Notes of fruity aroma, reminiscent of fresh apples and pear, invite you in. Originating from the Shizuoka prefecture and brewed by Bandai Brewery, its unique taste will surely please sake connoisseurs and beginners alike. Savor it with seafood or fresh salads for an exquisite pairing experience.
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SMV
4
Acidity
1.2
Alcohol
16
Polish Ratio
40
Rice
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Sake Type
Junmai Daiginjo
Brewery
Ban-dai Brewery Company
Prefecture
Shizuoka
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Ban-dai Brewery Company
Shizuoka
Izu, known for its abundant water, has long been a region where sake brewing flourished. While there were dozens of breweries in the mid-Showa era, the number has declined over time, and today only Bandai Brewery remains.
Although Bandai was officially established as a company in Showa 10 (1935), sake brewing—specifically doburoku (unrefined sake)—has been practiced in Izu since at least the 1300s, maintaining an unbroken tradition.
Bandai carries on this heritage by producing and selling local sake such as "Manyo," "Wakitaya," "Osawazato," and "Hōraku," all of which have deep ties to Izu’s history.
Thanks to the efforts of many people involved in sake brewing and technological advances, the brewery environment has undergone tremendous changes over approximately 150 years—from the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, to Heisei eras. These changes extend beyond brewing methods to include taxation, sales and distribution channels, and even agricultural and health concepts.
Now, in the Reiwa era, Bandai cherishes the rich natural environment of Izu, inherited from previous generations, and aims to continue brewing sake that reflects the unique character of this historic Izu brewery.
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