{"title":"Noguchi Naohiko Event 2025","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"noguchi-miyama-nishiki-yamahai","title":"Noguchi Miyama Nishiki Yamahai","description":"","brand":"Mutual Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44722004000980,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/1702\/6772\/files\/Noguchi_Miyama_Nishiki_Yamahai.png?v=1754422784"},{"product_id":"noguchi-muroka-nama-genshu-honjozo-720ml","title":"Noguchi Muroka Nama Genshu Honjozo","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHonjozo, sake with a small amount of distilled alcohol added before pressing, is typically associated with light, easy-drinking, everyday sake. But Noguchi Naohiko took the style and turned it into something unlike most others in the category: a muroka (unfiltered), nama (unpasteurized), genshu (undiluted) honjozo bottled at a powerful 19% ABV. It's a format that's rarely seen in the sake world, and it showcases the legendary brewer's ability to extract maximum flavor and complexity from even the most humble classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and layered, with notes of muscat, ripe peach, banana, and a hint of caramel and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and full-bodied, with a velvety texture that shifts and evolves on the palate. Pear, melon, and citrus intermingle with earthy, vegetal notes and a deep umami backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and mineral, with a clean bite reminiscent of bitter melon that balances the front loaded richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile. Try it chilled to emphasize the fruity aromatics, at room temperature for maximum complexity, or warmed to around 42C\/108F to highlight the umami depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mineral quality and umami make this a natural with seafood and dishes using dashi. It also stands up beautifully to fatty fish like grilled mackerel, a charcuterie board, or earthy mushroom dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe love this bottle because it defies expectations at every turn. Honjozo is often thought of as a classification with a very specific profile, but in the hands of a brewer like Noguchi Naohiko, it becomes a canvas for intense complexity. The muroka nama genshu style gives it a ton of boldness and dynamism, and the range of flavors, from tropical fruit to earth to mineral, makes every sip interesting. It's sake that demands that you slow down and pay attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/b\u003e Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRice:\u003c\/b\u003e Gohyakumangoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolishing Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Honjozo \/ Muroka \/ Nama \/ Genshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eABV:\u003c\/b\u003e 19%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep Refrigerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Brewery: Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute was founded in 2017 with a singular mission: to preserve the techniques of legendary Toji (master brewer) Noguchi Naohiko for future generations. Noguchi began brewing at age 16, became a Toji at 28, and spent decades at prestigious breweries like Kikuhime before coming out of retirement to open his own institute in Komatsu City, Ishikawa. His career accomplishments include 27 Gold Medals, 12 consecutive wins at the National Sake Appraisals, and a central role in both the 1980s Ginjo boom and the revival of the nearly-lost Yamahai brewing method. The brewery sits at the foot of Mt. 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Named after the village where the brewery sits, Kanagaso, meaning \"under the watchful eye of Mt. Kannon\", this bottle is classified as futsushu (table sake) on purpose. It's meant to be casual, affordable, and enjoyed with whatever you're having for dinner. But don't let the humble classification fool you: this is muroka (unfiltered), nama (unpasteurized), and genshu (undiluted) sake that has been aged in-brewery for over three years, developing a truly premium depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle and inviting, with subtle notes of ripe banana, dried figs, and a hint of caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean and savory and smooth. Three years of aging contribute layers of mild miso and dried fruit, while the elevated genshu strength (20% ABV) gives it satisfying weight on the palate without ever feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp and dry, with a long, satisfying umami tail that lingers well after the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely versatile. Enjoy it chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed. Each temperature reveals a different side of this sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was designed for the dinner table; the savory, umami-rich profile pairs beautifully with dashi-based dishes, fatty fish like tuna or salmon belly, salty snacks, and rich comfort food. It's also fantastic with a simple bowl of ramen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe love this bottle because it proves that great sake doesn't need a flashy classification to be extraordinary. Noguchi Naohiko, an extremely storied brewer who has won 27 Gold Medals at Japan's National Sake Appraisals, created Kanagaso so that more people could experience his sake casually with their daily meals. The fact that it's aged for three-plus years and bottled undiluted at 20% ABV as a futsushu is borderline rebellious. It's one of the best values on our shelf and a testament to a legendary career in brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/b\u003e Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Ishikawa Prefecture (Komatsu City)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRice:\u003c\/b\u003e Gohyakumangoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolishing Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 65%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Muroka \/ Nama \/ Genshu \/ 3+ Year Aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eABV:\u003c\/b\u003e 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Chilled or in a cool, dark place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Brewery: Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute was founded in 2017 with a singular mission: to preserve the techniques of legendary Toji (master brewer) Noguchi Naohiko for future generations. 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A product of Noguchi's unique brewing mastery, this sake presents a perfect marriage of the deep, rich flavor and elegant acidity of the Yamahai style and the beautiful and refined aroma and clarity of a Daiginjo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect aromas of custard cream and ripe banana, with subtle notes of Comté cheese and grains. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, offering a soft, rich texture. 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