{"product_id":"yuasa-rosanjin-2025-vintage-japanese-soy-sauce-200ml","title":"YUASA Rosanjin 2025 Vintage Limited-Production Japanese Soy Sauce, 200 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosanjin 2025 is a limited-production Japanese soy sauce crafted in Yuasa, Wakayama, using carefully selected soybeans, spelt wheat and rice grown through natural cultivation without pesticides or fertilizers. Matured slowly in traditional wooden barrels, it offers a sweet, floral aroma, concentrated umami and a remarkably clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated to honour the uncompromising culinary philosophy of Japanese artist and gastronome Kitaoji Rosanjin, this annual release is designed to enhance rather than overpower exceptional ingredients. Its refined aroma and clear, layered flavour are especially well suited to sashimi, tofu, yuba, steamed vegetables and other delicately flavoured dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the 2025 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle belongs to the 2025 annual release of Rosanjin Soy Sauce. Only a limited quantity can be produced each year due to its carefully sourced ingredients and time-intensive traditional brewing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosanjin is released annually on March 23, the birthday of Kitaoji Rosanjin. At the time of release, the soy sauce has a younger and fresher character. Its flavour, aroma and colour continue to develop naturally in the bottle throughout the year, so bottles from the same vintage may show subtle differences depending on when they are enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term “2025 vintage” identifies the year-specific annual release. It does not mean that the soy sauce underwent several years of ageing like a vintage wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNaturally Cultivated Japanese Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosanjin is made from only four fundamental ingredients: soybeans, wheat, rice and salt. The agricultural ingredients are carefully sourced from producers committed to natural cultivation, with no pesticides or fertilizers used during growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOsode-no-Mai Soybeans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsode-no-Mai soybeans are naturally cultivated at Orikasa Farm in Hokkaido. Valued for their full flavour and quality, they form the savoury foundation of the soy sauce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpelt Wheat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ancient variety of wheat is grown at Orikasa Farm specifically for Rosanjin Soy Sauce. Spelt wheat is challenging to cultivate, and the producer developed a successful method of growing it without pesticides or fertilizers after extensive trial and error.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYumepirika Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYumepirika rice is naturally cultivated at Ota Farm of Agri System in Hokkaido. The rice contributes balance and gentle sweetness to the finished soy sauce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt from Goto-nada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe formulation is completed with salt from the waters surrounding the Goto Islands of Nagasaki, selected to complement the naturally cultivated grains and soybeans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEight Months in Traditional Wooden Barrels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many modern soy sauces are produced more quickly with controlled heating, Rosanjin is matured with patience in traditional wooden barrels. Skilled brewers carefully oversee the fermentation and allow it to develop for approximately eight months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original formulation was created with ingredient proportions associated with Japanese light soy sauce, reflecting Rosanjin’s preference for the lighter style used in Kansai cuisine. However, the extended wooden-barrel maturation gradually deepens its colour and develops an unusually high concentration of umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Soy Sauce Beyond Conventional Categories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosanjin does not fit neatly into a conventional soy sauce category. Its ingredient proportions resemble light soy sauce, its colour develops toward that of dark soy sauce, and its measured umami reportedly reaches beyond levels typically associated with tamari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first impression is one of gentle natural sweetness, followed by concentrated savouriness and clean saltiness. The saltiness fades quickly rather than lingering on the palate, leaving a clear finish without heaviness or distracting flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour and Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon opening the bottle, Rosanjin releases a sweet and floral soy aroma. Its flavour is concentrated yet precise, combining gentle sweetness, deep umami and balanced saltiness with an exceptionally clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough full in flavour, it is not intended to dominate the food. Instead, its aroma and savouriness help bring forward the natural qualities of the accompanying ingredient, making it particularly effective with foods that are mild, fresh or delicately seasoned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSashimi and Sushi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe with white fish, sea bream, scallops and other delicate seafood. Use sparingly so the soy sauce supports the sweetness and texture of the fish without masking it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTofu, Yuba and Vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with chilled tofu, fresh yuba, steamed vegetables and simply prepared seasonal produce. These mild ingredients allow the sauce’s floral aroma and refined umami to remain noticeable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice and Finishing Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse as a finishing soy sauce for freshly cooked rice, lightly grilled seafood, steamed dishes and simple dipping sauces. It is best reserved for applications where its distinctive aroma and clean flavour can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and Allergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soybeans, wheat, rice and salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains soy and wheat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is not gluten-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Vintage Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening, keep the bottle tightly closed and use as soon as reasonably possible for the best aroma and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural changes in colour, aroma and flavour may occur as the unopened soy sauce continues to develop within its annual release. 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