Kawashima is located in the middle of a very fertile area «so called - Rice basket of Japan», near largest freshwater lake in Japan – Lake Biwa. The area is known for its quality of rice and fresh spring water coming from Hira mountains. Brewery is founded by Mr. Kawashima in 1865 just few years before the last age of samurai’s. Situated in Shiga-city, Kawashima Shuzo Co. have been brewing sake over 150 years using a very special water source coming from a 600 years old water dwell collecting fresh and pure spring water from the beautiful HIRA mountains. Pine Flower Sake.. In Japan, Kawashima sake is known by the name «Matsu no Hana» which means «pine flower».This name comes from the story that Mr. Kawashima had to cut down an old pine tree to build brewery. The founder had a strong attachment to the old pine and decided to call his sake Matsu no Hana.
Matsu No Hana - Junmai Shu Sake is:
• Degree of Polishing - 65%. Where 35% of outer layer of rice is brushed.
• Junmai Sake – No alcohol is added
• Hand Bottled and labelled
• Alcohol rate is 15.4%
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Balanced and rounded strong aromas of rice and partly tropical fruits. Palate: Well-balanced richness that brings out the full flavor of rice.
Finish: Medium dry, bold mouthfeel with fresh aroma