Watari Bune 55 Junmai Ginjo is a legendary sake from Ibaraki.
The Huchu Homare brewery produces this sake. And they revived the heirloom Watari Bune rice strain from a handful of seeds.
After years of patience, there was enough Watari Bune rice to brew a commercial product. And Watari 55 Junmai Ginjo is one of these sake.
It’s both fruity and earthy with deep complexity. And Watari 55 is an amazing pairing with chawanmushi.
You can learn more about this and other famous sake brands from the 50 best sake list.