風之森 Alpha 9

【風之森 Alpha 9】
2026

來自奈良御所的風之森，一直以突破傳統釀造框架而聞名，而Alpha系列，正是酒造對「日本酒未來可能性」的具體實踐。本作限定酒款Alpha 9，副題為「風與火之緣」，以奈良縣御杖村產露葉風釀製無濾過、無加水生原酒為基礎，加入酒造過去製作、並經十年橡木桶熟成的米燒酎「火之鳥」原酒，將清酒的鮮活感與米燒酎的成熟木質層次交織於同一瓶中

橡木桶所賦予的細膩雲呢拿氣息，與香蕉般的成熟果香及清酒特有的吟釀香交織，層次分明且自然純淨。入口帶有風之森標誌性的細緻微氣泡感，輕盈中迅速展開。中段呈現出近似長期熟成威士忌般的圓潤質地，厚度與滑順感並存。尾段以濃郁甘甜收結，隨後俐落收束，留下悠長且優雅的餘韻

飲用溫度
建議 8–12℃

飲用場合
餐後慢飲 · Cheese & Nuts 拼盤 · 清酒與威士忌愛好者的跨界品飲 · 秋冬晚餐 · 送給已熟悉清酒、希望探索新風格的飲家 

配餐建議
炭燒鰻魚、照燒雞腿、炭燒豬頸肉、煙燻鴨胸、伊比利亞火腿及熟成風乾肉
Comté芝士、Cheddar ·芝士、Gruyère芝士、 Aged Gouda芝士、杏仁、榛子、核桃及焦糖化堅果

【製造者】油長酒造
【清酒等級】非公開
【內容量】500ml
【使用米】奈良縣御杖村產 露葉風
【精米步合】非公開
【酒精度】~14度

【Kazenomori Alpha 9】

Kazenomori, from Gose in Nara, is renowned for pushing beyond the boundaries of traditional sake brewing. The ALPHA series represents the brewery’s vision for the future of sake.

This limited release, ALPHA 9, carries the subtitle “Connection of Wind and Fire.” It is crafted using Tsuyuhakaze rice from Mitsue Village, Nara, and brewed as an unfiltered, undiluted nama sake, preserving a vibrant and structured profile in its purest form.

The current edition incorporates Hi no Tori - rice shochu aged in oak barrels for over 10 years, adding deeper structure and layered complexity to the sake.

On the nose, delicate vanilla notes from oak intertwine with ripe banana nuances and elegant ginjo aromatics, creating a refined and naturally layered profile. The palate opens with Kazenomori’s signature fine effervescence, light yet expressive. The mid-palate reveals a smooth, whisky-like roundness, offering both depth and silkiness. The finish is rich and gently sweet, before resolving cleanly into a long, elegant aftertaste.

Serving Temperature
Serve at 8–12°C

Occasion
After-dinner sipping · Cheese & nuts boards · A cross-category tasting for sake and whisky drinkers · Autumn and winter dinners · A considered gift for drinkers already familiar with sake and ready to explore a more unconventional style

Food Pairing
Charcoal-grilled eel · Teriyaki chicken thigh · Charcoal-grilled pork neck · Smoked duck breast · Jamón Ibérico · Aged cured meats · Comté · Cheddar · Gruyère · Aged Gouda · Almonds · Hazelnuts · Walnuts · Caramelised nuts