YOUR WHISKY BRIDGE
Masumi AKA
SAVOURY · COMPLEX · BRIGHT
Savoury, layered and surprisingly bright. A sake for whisky drinkers who enjoy discovering what unfolds in the glass.
WHY YOU MIGHT LIKE IT
AKA combines savoury umami with subtle fruit, gentle creamy notes and refreshing acidity. It has depth without feeling heavy — a good bridge for whisky drinkers curious about sake.
WHAT TO EXPECT
SAVOURY
Umami gives the sake depth and character.
LAYERED
Subtle fruit and creamy notes unfold as you drink.
BRIGHT
Refreshing acidity keeps the finish lively.
TRY IT
SERVE
Chilled, room temperature or warm.
GLASS
Try a small wine glass or your favourite tasting glass.
MOMENT
Dinner, a relaxed Friday night, or simply when you want something with a little more depth.
TRY IT WITH
No need to cook Japanese food.
CHEESE
One of AKA’s particularly natural partners.
BEEF
Rich meat brings out its savoury depth.
ROASTED FOOD
Deep, browned flavours work beautifully beside it.
RICH DINNER
Bring this bottle out when the food has a little more weight.
A LITTLE STORY
MASUMI — A SAKE STORY
AKA is brewed using yamahai, a traditional sake-making method that helps build complexity and savoury depth. But there is another small piece of sake history hiding in this bottle. Masumi is the birthplace of Yeast No. 7, discovered at the brewery in 1946. The yeast became so successful that it went on to be used by sake breweries across Japan. AKA still uses Masumi No. 7 today — a little connection between one glass and a much bigger chapter of modern sake.
SAKE, WITHOUT THE HOMEWORK
STYLE
Yamahai Junmai Ginjo
BREWERY
Masumi
FROM
Nagano, Japan
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