The most traditional sake. In order to enjoy its traditional Junmai character in full, serving it warm is recommended. It will pair well with mildly seasoned dishes.
Amber in colour with a nose of rose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature woodiness and sandalwood aromas. The palate has a honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel and white chocolate notes. A subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).
This clear gold spirit features aromas of basil, green apple, and honey. On the palate, it highlights grapefruit, more green apples, peppermint, and thyme. Finishes subtly sweet and spicy with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper, and ginger. Smooth and versatile overall.
Released in Spring 2014, this is one of two Distiller's Reserve single malt whiskies from Suntory in Japan. This single malt from the Yamazaki distillery is jam-packed with superb red berry notes, gained from the whisky being matured in Bordeaux wine casks and Sherry casks. It also features malt matured in Mizunara casks, adding subtle fragrant oak notes.
The aromas are quite complex, showing white grape, anise, and a hint of sweet rice. These same flavors come rushing through the medium-bodied palate which has a slightly creamy texture followed by a hint of white pepper and fresh herbal notes. The long, clean finish makes this both a great sipping sake as well as a companion to a wide...
This is fairly thick and chewy nigorizake (cloudy sake), but it is still surprisingly dry. The aromas are bright and fresh and they show a lovely ricey and fruity combination. In the mouth, this sake has solid weight and gives the same flavors of fresh fruit and creamy fresh rice that your nose told you about. The finish has a...