Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo
Known as “Demon Slayer,” this sake was once enjoyed at Shimada-juku during the Edo period.
It was said to warm travelers chilled by crossing the Ōi river and to purify both body and spirit. However, it disappeared following the devastating flood in 1604.
In 1975, our brewery revived this historic sake, bringing back the “Onikoroshi” said to have been recorded in old manuscripts. Today, it lives on as Wakatake Onikoroshi.
Its delicate aroma evokes sweet banana and melon with a hint of acidity, while rich, smooth, and refined notes reminiscent of walnuts and dairy products unfold pleasantly across the palate.
A translucent, melon-like bouquet unfolds on the nose, within which a subtle, gently sweet note reminiscent of freshly steamed rice is quietly concealed, this sake is a flagship product of Omuraya Sake Brewery Co.,Ltd.
Serving Temperature
10-12℃ (50～54°F)
Type
Delicate and Elegant Aroma
Flavor Profile
A clear, delicate melon-like aroma gently conceals a subtle sweetness reminiscent of freshly steamed rice.
Its texture is as smooth and soft as finely woven silk, evoking the tranquil stillness of a lake. The refined sweetness of melon blends beautifully with a perfectly balanced acidity, creating a soft, gentle mouthfeel. The result is a flavor that combines remarkable clarity with a subtle yet profound depth.
Food Pairing
This sake complements food without overpowering its natural flavors. It brings out the delicate taste of lightly seasoned dishes while adding greater depth and complexity to richer, more robust flavors.
Recommended Pairings
Fresh oysters, sashimi, greater amberjack sashimi, vinegared mackerel, carpaccio, fish mousse, cauliflower in cream sauce, clam chowder, oven-baked clams, escargot-style baked oysters, butter-sautéed grunt, fish meunière, tofu steak, yakitori, sautéed chicken, shabu-shabu, shrimp tempura, and pepper-crusted roast beef.
- Rice Polishing Ratio: 50% (Gohyakumangoku & Yamadanishiki)
- Alcohol Content: 16% ABV
- Yeast: New-5 (Shizuoka)
- Sake Meter Value (SMV): +3
- Acidity: 1.3
- Amino Acid Content: 1.2