SAKE OVERVIEW
Developed by NBA star Rui Hachimura, Black Samurai is a tribute to his multicultural heritage and deep connection to Japan. After blind tasting 10 exceptional sakes from Masuda Sake Brewery, Rui immediately selected this expression for its purest, most definitive representation that captures the spirit of his Black Samurai brand.
Tasting Notes
Silky and ethereal, yet persistent with a long lasting.
Food Pairing
Tech Details
- Grade:
- Premium Craft Japanese Sake
- Alcohol:
- 15%
- Size:
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720ml
- Suggested Retail Price:
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$200
- UPC Code:
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835603007770
Masuda Sake Brewery
- Masuda Sake Brewery was one of the first breweries in Japan to produce ginjo.
- President Masuda has been instrumental in the revitalization of the historic Iwase district of Toyama, where the brewery is located. Over the past 20 years, he has purchased and renovated old buildings, attracting chefs and artists to the area and helping to create a vibrant cultural hub.
- Having traveled and lived in Europe and North America, Masuda brought a global perspective back to his family's traditional business. He has incorporated wine-making techniques, such as using wine yeast and aging sake in oak and champagne barrels, to create new styles of sake aimed at expanding the market beyond Japanese drinkers
- Brewery Name:
- Masuda Sake Brewery
- Brewery Founded:
- 1893
- Toji (master brewer):
- Ryuichiro Masuda
- Brewery Location:
- Toyama
- Brewery President:
- Ryuichiro Masuda
