Macho Koshiki Kimoto 90 (Gorilla Label)
The Gorilla label is the flagship of the lineup — a Koshiki Kimoto, meaning the traditional kimoto starter was conducted in a wooden kioke vat, with no cultured yeast added at any stage, relying entirely on ambient brewery yeast. The sake rice (Yamasake4, grown in Gunma) is barely polished to just 90%, preserving maximum rice protein and character. The moto (starter) fermented for approximately 50 days — roughly ten times longer than modern quick-ferment methods — before main fermentation. The result is a powerful, earthy, and complex Junmai that is wild in spirit but surprisingly clean on the finish.
Earthy grain aromas lead with roasted nuts and savoury umami on the nose, underpinned by hints of honey and rich, aged rice. On the palate, the sake is full-bodied and richly textured, with lively natural acidity from the extended kimoto fermentation and deep complexity from the low-polish rice. Powerful and wild yet beautifully balanced, it delivers a remarkably clean, dry finish despite its robust body.
Macho Koshiki Kimoto 90 (Gorilla Label)
The Gorilla label is the flagship of the lineup — a Koshiki Kimoto, meaning the traditional kimoto starter was conducted in a wooden kioke vat, with no cultured yeast added at any stage, relying entirely on ambient brewery yeast. The sake rice (Yamasake4, grown in Gunma) is barely polished to just 90%, preserving maximum rice protein and character. The moto (starter) fermented for approximately 50 days — roughly ten times longer than modern quick-ferment methods — before main fermentation. The result is a powerful, earthy, and complex Junmai that is wild in spirit but surprisingly clean on the finish.
Earthy grain aromas lead with roasted nuts and savoury umami on the nose, underpinned by hints of honey and rich, aged rice. On the palate, the sake is full-bodied and richly textured, with lively natural acidity from the extended kimoto fermentation and deep complexity from the low-polish rice. Powerful and wild yet beautifully balanced, it delivers a remarkably clean, dry finish despite its robust body.
The first Sake Brewery in Gunma
We at Makino Brewery take pride in our his tory of more than 320 years and that Japanese GODS have blessed our Sake,'Osakazuki'. Being the first sake brewery in Gunma, we have consistently won Gold Medal ls over 20 times at National Sake contests and National Tax Authority sponsored contests in Japan.
“Osakazuki” is one of the most delicious sake brands in Japan.This tasteful and wonderful Sake is made from carefully selected sake rice grain and clear and cold spring water in Mt. Haruna in Kurabuchi, centra l Japan,where the Gods shine light with sincere devotion in the cold and intense winter
The first Sake Brewery in Gunma
We at Makino Brewery take pride in our his tory of more than 320 years and that Japanese GODS have blessed our Sake,'Osakazuki'. Being the first sake brewery in Gunma, we have consistently won Gold Medal ls over 20 times at National Sake contests and National Tax Authority sponsored contests in Japan.
“Osakazuki” is one of the most delicious sake brands in Japan.This tasteful and wonderful Sake is made from carefully selected sake rice grain and clear and cold spring water in Mt. Haruna in Kurabuchi, centra l Japan,where the Gods shine light with sincere devotion in the cold and intense winter
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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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