Macho Omachi Junmai 80 (Guy Label)
This series concept is simple: low-polish rice retains more protein, and protein is Macho. The 18th-generation master brewer consciously bridges traditional techniques with modern approaches. The 'Guy Label' refers to the male bodybuilder illustrated label, distinguishing the pasteurized (hiire) release from the limited namazake editions. Brewed with 100% heirloom Akaiwa Omachi rice polished to only 80%, fermented with the brewery's signature Association No. 14 yeast, and gently pasteurized using a high-performance Pasteurizer that preserves much of the freshness of raw sake.
Despite its low polish ratio, this sake is surprisingly light and elegant. The aroma presents bright citrus and a hint of banana from the Association No. 14 yeast. On the palate, soft rice umami spreads gently before a lively mid-palate acidity steps in to tighten the flavour, delivering a refreshingly dry, clean finish. A slight tingle of residual carbonation adds vibrancy. The overall impression is bold yet nimble — full of rice character without being heavy.
Macho Omachi Junmai 80 (Guy Label)
This series concept is simple: low-polish rice retains more protein, and protein is Macho. The 18th-generation master brewer consciously bridges traditional techniques with modern approaches. The 'Guy Label' refers to the male bodybuilder illustrated label, distinguishing the pasteurized (hiire) release from the limited namazake editions. Brewed with 100% heirloom Akaiwa Omachi rice polished to only 80%, fermented with the brewery's signature Association No. 14 yeast, and gently pasteurized using a high-performance Pasteurizer that preserves much of the freshness of raw sake.
Despite its low polish ratio, this sake is surprisingly light and elegant. The aroma presents bright citrus and a hint of banana from the Association No. 14 yeast. On the palate, soft rice umami spreads gently before a lively mid-palate acidity steps in to tighten the flavour, delivering a refreshingly dry, clean finish. A slight tingle of residual carbonation adds vibrancy. The overall impression is bold yet nimble — full of rice character without being heavy.
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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