Junmai Sake 'Ruriko'

Area: Yukawa Village

Recommended season: Year-round

【A drop wrapped in sacred light】 The lingering prayer and tradition embodied in the Junmai sake 'Ruriko'

The 'Tachiki Kannon (Eiryuji)', a symbol of Aizubakushita Town. The Junmai sake, named after the main deity, Yakushi Nyorai, also known as 'Yakushi Ruriko', is **Junmai sake 'Ruriko'**. It has been cherished by local enthusiasts as a cup that gently nourishes the soul, like the 'blue light' that has long healed ailments and brought peace to people's hearts.

■ The clear 'taste of Aizu' nurtured by the land of prayer

'Ruriko' is brewed using high-quality rice grown in the fertile land of Aizu and pure subterranean water.

  • A crisp drinking experience: A gentle and elegant aroma reminiscent of the compassion of Yakushi Nyorai. Upon tasting, the soft umami of the rice spreads, and the aftertaste boasts a transparent sharpness like the brilliance of lapis lazuli.
  • Harmony that colors food: Its deep embrace gently accompanies everything from traditional Aizu cuisine to modern dining. It is truly a sake for 'cherishing everyday life'. It tastes great chilled or warmed.

■ Bottling the 'local pride' that brews history

Tasting this sake is also an experience that touches upon the history and faith of Aizubakushita. The time spent sipping while feeling the sacred resonance of its name, along with the lingering aftertaste of visiting Tachiki Kannon, is an exceptional luxury.

A deeply calming drop loved across time. Would you like to add the 'blue bliss' that embodies Aizu's spirituality to your precious moments?

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