Hakushika Tanuki Junmai Cup (200ml)

Dry with a refreshingly crisp finish, Tanuki Sake is a versatile sake which may be enjoyed chilled, room temperature or heated.

Excellent for matching with such popular Japanese favorites as sushi, teriyaki and tempura. Also excellent with yakitori grilled chicken, ramen, vegetable stir-fry, Asian noodles and spring rolls. For an unexpected delight, try with pizza, barbecued meats and vegetables, and green salads!

Hakushika's Tanuki is named after the Japanese "raccoon dog" (tanuki), a beloved character in traditional Japanese culture. From woodblock prints to folk songs, the tanuki figures as a mischievous yet friendly character often seen toting a large tokkuri (sake bottle). Since olden days, the tanuki has been a comical symbol often used at shops and restaurants where sake is sold and most commonly displayed in the form of a small ceramic statue. In Nishinomiya, where Hakushika Sake is brewed, a legend from ages past claims that if a couple of tanuki mythical creatures take up residence in the brewery, incredibly delicious sake can be brewed. It is well known throughout Japan that the tanuki is a great fan of sake!