Tokubetsu Junmai Sake, 'The Connoisseur', Hakurakusei

Brewery: Niizawa •   Prefecture: Miyagi • ABV: 15.5% •  Rice: Yamada Nishiki milled to 60% • Sake Meter Value: +2 • Acidity: 1.6

• Clean and focused modern style sake
• Notes of apricot, peach and citrus zest
• Bright acidity on the finish makes for robust food pairing options
• Yamada Nishiki rice from Hyogo milled to 60%

Classic example of a modern sake style, the Hakurakusei Tokubetsu Junmai is laser focused, a clean, direct sake bursting with vitality. Nuances of apricot and peach and faint notes of citrus zest. Fresh and alive with a tingly finish, this sake is designed to stimulate the appetite and to complement light and delicate dishes without overwhelming them. Particularly good with a variety of sashimi or summer salads. High quality Yamada Nishiki rice from Hyogo prefecture milled to 60%.

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