SEPTEMBER 2024 — SAKE OF THE MONTH
KIKU NO SATO / RYUJIN / HIGA
ARATANA
Otawara in Tochigi Prefecture benefits from the high-quality subterranean water of Japan’s largest alluvial fan spreading at the foot of the Nasu mountain range. Using the meticulously polished rice and pure water from this land, this sake is the product of Kiku no Sato’s pursuit of supreme sake brewing. With a clear, crisp taste and umami that unfolds with every sip, this sake evokes the pure and majestic landscape of Otawara, bringing new inspiration to those who drink it.
#12102 ARATANA 4/720ml w/box
DAINA GOHYAKUMANGOKU
A refreshingly crisp dry sake with a delicate aroma reminiscent of apples. It features a youthful yet smooth acidity with a moderate fullness and smooth mouthfeel. The clean taste harmonizes with a slight bitterness reminiscent of citrus fruit that blends the flavors. This is a classic junmai ginjo sake that you can enjoy endlessly.
#12175 DAINA GOHYAKUMANGOKU 12/720ml
OZE NO YUKIDOKE HIYAOROSHI
The best sakamai, Yamada Nishiki is polished down to 50% of its original size. This seasonal limited Hiyaoroshi sake has an enticing and elegant aroma of peach and pineapple. Its delicate sweet and sour flavor finishes nicely and smoothly in your mouth. Limited, seasonal Nama-zume sake you don’t want to miss!
#8175 OZE NO YUKIDOKE HIYAOROSHI JDG 12/720ml
ZANPA WHITE AWAMORI
This 24% ABV version of Zanpa White was developed for the U.S. market with a fresh new label and bottle to convey the charms of Okinawa. Awamori is typically filtered once after distillation, but for Zanpa White, a double filtration process is employed, resulting in a clean and smooth flavor with a soft finish, making it very easy to drink. Notes of green banana, white florals, sweet orange peel, walnut, and baking spice on the nose.
#10673 ZANPA WHITE 12/720ml(48pf)
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