SHICHIKEN Mori no Kanade Sparkling-sake
Sake matured cold in Hakushu whisky casks, then fermented in bottle — cask aroma and fine bubbles in resonance.
A Hakushu cask, and bubbles grown in the bottle
After primary fermentation, the sake is aged for several months at low temperature in whisky casks from Suntory’s Hakushu Distillery. It is then given a secondary fermentation in the bottle to build its bubbles, and disgorged to remove the lees — a sparkling sake finished through this two-stage process.
It was first released in 2017 and has received AWA SAKE certification. The rice variety, polishing ratio and official sake classification are not disclosed. ABV is 12%, in a 720ml bottle.
Citrus and nuts, with a quiet oak finish
The aroma recalls lemon, macadamia nut, ricotta and apple pie. Beneath a bright acidity and fine bubbles, gentle cask notes of maple syrup and vanilla emerge. It holds a medium-dry contour while the oak deepens the finish.
Keep refrigerated. Natural pressure may remain in the bottle, so it should be opened with care.
The water of Hakushu, and the Shichiken name carried forward
Yamanashi Meijo was founded in 1750 in Daigahara, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The brewery draws its brewing water from the subsoil flow of Mount Kaikomagatake in the Southern Alps, and gentle fermentation shapes a soft, clear character in its sake.
The name “Shichiken” comes from a transom carving of the “Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove,” presented in 1835 by the lord of Takato Castle. In 1880, the brewery’s main house served as a lodging for Emperor Meiji during his travels. Carrying forward this historic building and its water, the brewery has since broadened its range to include junmai sake, bottle-fermented sparkling sake, and spirits distilled from its own sake lees.
Verified international recognition
Listed only where the official Kura Master record and the designated consolidated report match this exact product name. Other labels and variants are excluded, and IWC’s Commended distinction is not treated as a medal.
At the table
- Aperitif
- Sushi
- Shellfish
- Fresh-herb dishes
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