THIS MONTH'S SAKE FOCUS
KUNCHO BREWERY (薫長酒造)
Region: Hita City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan
Est.: c. 1702/1745
Key Feature: Deeply traditional brewing techniques utilizing the pristine soft water of "The Water Capital," Hita.
Brand Philosophy: Kuncho is committed to preserving centuries-old, handmade sake methods, resulting in a rich, complex, and full-bodied flavor profile often absent in modern sake. They still brew within historic Edo-period buildings
(c. 1826), offering a true taste of Japanese brewing heritage.
Perfect for:
Connoisseurs seeking a traditional, artisanal sake with complexity and depth.
UP COMING EVENT
SATURDAY 1st November 18.30 - 22.30
"From Akita with Love" Hideyoshi Sake Social at Suzume
pairing dinner ( £65 + sake flight ) in celebration of over 336 years of continous production of one of the Akita Prefecture finest - Suzuki Shuzoten and their ongoing success of Hideyoshi sake.
During the evening you will meet the owner of the brewery - Ms Yoko Suzuki, who will personaly intoduce Hideyoshi sake and share with us special sddition of shizuki Daiginjo produced for
the 330 anniversary of the brewery.
Line up for this event includes:
La Chamte Hideyoshi Sparkling Sake
Namacho Honjozo
Akinota Junmai Ginjo
Matsuemon Daiginjo
Hideyoshi Umeshu
To extend our excitment we will also open superb Flying Pegasus Koshu Daiginjo.
and let you try a preview of the next brewing generation of (20th) of Suzukis family represented by Hideko (second step) Junmai Ginjo Nma Genshu - limited edition.
*limited number of seats
tickets are available via The Sparrows reservations page
** bar entry tickets also availalbe for the after dinner tasting
*** some rare and exceptional bottles of sake will be available to taste and to savour by glass or to take home.
Suzume Sake shop & Bar will be open 12.00 - 22.30
