Mutsu Hassen Red Label Tokubetsu Junmai
Mutsu-Hassen’s signature brew with a fruity aroma of ripe red apples, grapes and mangoes. A bright and lively sake with zest appeal brought by using unique brewing techniques. On the palate, taste Asian pear, red apple and a touch of sweet citrus along with earthy umami tones. This sake is the winner of Platinum Medals at the 2019 and 2017 Kura Master Awards and Gold Medals at the 2019 and 2018 Fine Sake Awards.
The balance of richness and dryness combines well with meals containing herbs or spicy seasoning.
Mutsu Hassen Red Label Tokubetsu Junmai
Mutsu-Hassen’s signature brew with a fruity aroma of ripe red apples, grapes and mangoes. A bright and lively sake with zest appeal brought by using unique brewing techniques. On the palate, taste Asian pear, red apple and a touch of sweet citrus along with earthy umami tones. This sake is the winner of Platinum Medals at the 2019 and 2017 Kura Master Awards and Gold Medals at the 2019 and 2018 Fine Sake Awards.
The balance of richness and dryness combines well with meals containing herbs or spicy seasoning.
Hachinohe Shuzo is a long-established sake brewery dating back to 1775.
The ancient Chinese legend of the Eight Drunken Immortals, or Hassen in Japanese, tells various anecdotes about the Eight Immortals and their interesting ways of enjoying sake. Their sake “Mutsu Hassen,” which means the Eight Drunken Immortals of Tohoku, is named after this legend with the hope that sake enthusiasts can enjoy this rich and full-flavored sake Hachinohe Brewery is famous for
Hachinohe Shuzo’s history dates back to 1740 when the first generation Komai Shozaburo left Omi Province in Shiga Prefecture for the land of Mutsu (Tohoku) to find the best location to produce sake. Today, Hachinohe Shuzo is one of the most progressive and creative sake breweries, emphasizing environmentally-friendly, locally-sourced ingredients, from Aomori-grown rice, yeast and clear spring water from the Kanisawa area. They are the pride of Aomori Prefecture.
Hachinohe Shuzo is a long-established sake brewery dating back to 1775.
The ancient Chinese legend of the Eight Drunken Immortals, or Hassen in Japanese, tells various anecdotes about the Eight Immortals and their interesting ways of enjoying sake. Their sake “Mutsu Hassen,” which means the Eight Drunken Immortals of Tohoku, is named after this legend with the hope that sake enthusiasts can enjoy this rich and full-flavored sake Hachinohe Brewery is famous for
Hachinohe Shuzo’s history dates back to 1740 when the first generation Komai Shozaburo left Omi Province in Shiga Prefecture for the land of Mutsu (Tohoku) to find the best location to produce sake. Today, Hachinohe Shuzo is one of the most progressive and creative sake breweries, emphasizing environmentally-friendly, locally-sourced ingredients, from Aomori-grown rice, yeast and clear spring water from the Kanisawa area. They are the pride of Aomori Prefecture.
How it tastes.
Three pairings.
Lamb chops, charred
The thyme picks up grilled rosemary; the brightness cuts the fat.
Mezze table
Hummus, muhammara, kibbeh — high notes for a low‑slung table.
Mushroom risotto
A vegetarian match. The wine’s salinity reads as savoury.
Three pairings.
Lamb chops, charred
The thyme picks up grilled rosemary; the brightness cuts the fat.
Mezze table
Hummus, muhammara, kibbeh — high notes for a low‑slung table.
Mushroom risotto
A vegetarian match. The wine’s salinity reads as savoury.
At Nippon Sake Imports, we bring a carefully curated portfolio of Japanese beverages to Canada — with sake at the heart of everything we do. Through deep relationships with artisan producers across Japan, we connect Canadians to bottles that are genuinely difficult to source elsewhere. Our mission is simple: exceptional craft sake, honestly priced.
Nippon Sake.
At Nippon Sake Imports, we bring a carefully curated portfolio of Japanese beverages to Canada — with sake at the heart of everything we do. Through deep relationships with artisan producers across Japan, we connect Canadians to bottles that are genuinely difficult to source elsewhere. Our mission is simple: exceptional craft sake, honestly priced.
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