TAKENOSONO BEWARE OF PANDA CHOKARAKUCHI NAMA 竹乃園熊貓出沒注意超辛口生酒 720ml

Brewed by Takenosono Shuzo (竹乃園酒造) in Fukuoka Prefecture, “Beware of Panda” Chokarakuchi Nama (熊貓出沒注意 超辛口 生酒) is a cheeky, unfiltered nama sake that’s become a cult favourite among sake lovers. The playful label hides a serious sake — bold, clean, and refreshingly sharp.

This Junmai-style Nama sake (unpasteurised) is brewed with local rice and crisp Fukuoka water, resulting in an extra-dry (chokarakuchi) profile with firm acidity and lively texture. Aromas of green apple, citrus, and rice grain give way to a crisp palate bursting with freshness and energy. It’s perfectly balanced between bite and smoothness — a true “beware, you’ll want more” kind of drink.

Tasting Profile:

• 🍶 Style: Junmai (Nama – unpasteurised, extra-dry)

• 🌾 Rice: Local Fukuoka sake rice

• 💧 Prefecture: Fukuoka, Japan

• 🔹 SMV (Sake Meter Value): +10 (Ultra Dry)

• 🔸 ABV: 16 %

• 🌡️ Best Served: Chilled (5 – 10 °C)

• 🍱 Pairing: Fried chicken, yakitori, ramen, or spicy Asian dishes

Why It Stands Out:

• 🐼 Playful “Beware of Panda” label — fun outside, serious sake inside

• 🌶️ Chokarakuchi = ultra-dry, crisp, and refreshing style

• 🍶 Unpasteurised (Nama) for lively, fresh intensity

• 🇯🇵 Brewed in Fukuoka — known for balanced, food-friendly sake