Shirayuki [1 Koku - 57]

Shirayuki... White Snow... allegedly made by the Konishi Brewery in Hyogo. A large outfit with some history, one of Japan's oldest, the first brewery capable of brewing all year round, and one of the last remaining breweries in Itami. Aru-ten, semaibuai of 60%, SMV +5, acidity 1.4, amino acidity 1.2, 15.5% abv, $13 for the isshobin.

That's right, $13! But that's only where it begins... the label reads "Bottled by Konishi Brewing Co., Itami, Hyogo, Japan," but then continues on and states "PRODUCED BY Sun Masamune, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia."

Well folks, there you have it... Australian sake... even available in Japan in the delightful cardboard cartons.

But... don't rush out to buy... it's awful stuff.