The Kabuki Works Hatsu Release Set (3 Bottles)

The Hatsu Release is a nod to Japanese history and culture through appreciation of sake - the drink integral to the identity of the country itself. The release consists of 3 premium bottles that take their story from the great samurai civil wars in Japan. A cool way to both appreciate local craft sake (all three come from the same central prefecture, Gifu, where a lot of the battles of the war were fought), and to also explore Japanese history and culture. Here are some tasting notes:

Kunoichi Label - Clean, very easy to drink, bright flowers and fruit. Goes down almost, deceptively, like water.

Yamabushi Label - Rice-y notes akin to steamed rice and bran, lovely savoury notes, rusticity, ends with a well-balanced sour note.

Ashigaru Label - Incredibly expressive aromatics - stone fruit, steamed rice, chestnuts. A touch of sweetness at the end.