Made using a single variety of rice - the impossibly named Gohyakumangoku - this sake is a wonderful balance between dryness and fruitiness. With a rich flavour, it is mellow, ever-so-slightly sweet and medium-bodied. In recent years, the brewery has begun using their own special yeast to ferment this sake, adding further local flavour. Tropical, gentle and very appealing!

Established in 1702, with over 300 years of history, Ozawa Shuzo is the oldest sake brewery in the prefecture of Tokyo (which contains the city of Tokyo). The brewery is famous for its brand “Sawanoi”, which has been produced for generations, and is a collection of rustic yet flavourful sake that are imbued with local character. Located way out west in the city of Ome, an hour and a half by train from central Tokyo, this brewery is a perfect getaway from the city. Surrounded by lush mountains and clean air, you can enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Japan’s gorgeous landscape. The brewery has a sake tasting bar, a sake shop, two homemade tofu restaurants, and a large garden on the property. The garden is a sake lover’s paradise overlooking the Tama River - a beautiful, calming spot to enjoy these wonderful sake.