A drop pouring into the future of the
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Bringing the story woven by the Kamo River's flow to the world-class glasses. When the techniques of Matsui Sake Brewery based in Kyoto come together with WAZU's sensibility for pursuing innovation, a new horizon of sake is revitalised. In each drop, the collaboration of the traditions of the ancient capital with modern sensibilities resides intelligence that transcends millennia and infinite possibilities for the future.
The choice to use low-polished rice was born out of the shared philosophy of Matsui Sake Brewery and WAZU, which values rice's inherent energy and rich character. By maintaining a high polishing ratio, we bring out the complex flavour and deep aroma of the rice, fully expressing the essence of rice grown in the terroir of Kyoto. This sake, bottled as unfiltered, non-pasteurised, undiluted sake, is the culmination of the pride of the craftspeople who do not compromise entirely. Containing the vitality of sake directly rather than removing the surface of rice too much allows you to enjoy the flavour that transitions deepen with time.
WAZU is not an ordinary sake brand. It is the memory of the land of Kyoto, the story that Matsui Sake Brewery has woven, and the key that will open the door to a new sake culture that keeps moving on. It is not ordinary sake. Having one sip, the scenery of the ancient capital's four seasons expands in your mind, and then the quiet, afterglow taste is a heart-stirring melody with tradition and innovation.
