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[Are Sake Rice Varieties the Only Raw Ingredient for Sake?] Introducing 'Iyasa no Sake Kotobuki,' a Junmai Daiginjo Made from 40% Polished Table Rice 'Nekomaru' - Aichi Watanabe Sake Brewery

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Founded in 1865, Aichi Prefecture's Watanabe Sake Brewery has launched a limited-edition Junmai Daiginjo, 'Kotobuki,' crafted from table rice rather than traditional sake-specific rice. By polishing the 'Nekomaru' table rice down to a 40% ratio—a difficult technical challenge—the brewery is questioning industry conventions and expanding the possibilities of sake production. This exclusive product will initially be available only to existing customers and official members.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the name of the 40% polished table rice used in Watanabe Sake Brewery's 'Kotobuki'?
A: The rice used is called 'Nekomaru', a table rice variety polished down to 40%.
Q: What is the product name of the Junmai Daiginjo made by Watanabe Sake Brewery in 2024?
A: The product name is 'Iyasa no Sake Kotobuki', launched as a limited edition.
Q: What is the rice polishing ratio for 'Nekomaru' in the 'Kotobuki' sake production?
A: The 'Nekomaru' rice is polished down to a 40% ratio for this Junmai Daiginjo.
Q: Which brewery produced the Junmai Daiginjo 'Iyasa no Sake Kotobuki' from table rice?
A: Watanabe Sake Brewery, founded in 1865 in Aichi Prefecture, produced this sake.
Q: When was Watanabe Sake Brewery, maker of 'Kotobuki', originally established?
A: Watanabe Sake Brewery was founded in 1865 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.