Skyline Saké of the Month: Joto One Cup
A fun take on the classic cup saké, now available at Skyline Bar + Lounge.
Cup sake, which comes in individual servings, can be a bit tricky to find in the US but we're offering a great one for September's saké of the month — the Graffiti Cup Honjozo by Joto.
Founded in 2005, Joto’s mission is to serve as a bridge between Japanese artisanal saké and the American market. They aim to bring the world of artisanal saké to life without “dumbing it down,” “Americanizing it,” or just making it cheesy.
Joto is Japanese for “highest level” and describes the makers of Joto saké and their aspirations as an importer. Joto exists as the he exclusive importer for multi-generational, family-owned breweries whom they identify as being of that standard. Located throughout Japan, their jizake (local) breweries produce saké in small batches with locally-raised indigenous rice varieties, offering flavors and styles ideal for a range of cuisines.
Joto bottles feature English-language labels with producer names, locations, and helpful tasting notes, and as a company Joto conducts educational seminars and events throughout the country, all in service to offer a unique journey into the heart of the world of sake.
The Graffiti Cup Honjozo sake is made by Marumoto Brewery, in Okayama Prefecture. The brewmaster and president, Niichiro Marumoto, is known for his creative approach to sake making; from growing his own sake rice right outside the brewery to pioneering the science of Sparkling Sake. The Joto One cup is another example of Marumoto’s expertise in combining tradition and innovation in one delicious sake. This one-cup sake is the best selling one-cup sake in Okayama prefecture, and with packaging designed by the Japanese graffiti artist, Shiro, Joto One Cup shows old and new Japan in one.
TASTING NOTES
Light and fresh, notes of juicy green grape and watermelon.
FOOD PAIRING
Serve chilled or warmed. Great with bar snacks like salted nuts, potato chips, and bacalao.
Rice: Akebono & Yamada Nishiki Rice
Yeast: #1401
SMB: 70%
SMV: -2
ABV: 15%
Acidity: 1.3
Shubo: Ko-on-toka
Pressing: Yabuta
Pasteurization: Twice
Stop by Skyline to try Joto One Cup Saké today.
