The “Beau-Zone” Layer – Miroku

Not many sake bottles have a label that reads, “Estate Bottled Since 1865.” And then again not a lot of sakes are Miroku! I don’t put many sakes on the pedestal of “Masterpiece,” but not many sakes are Miroku. Yes, you've seen this in our inventory for a little bit, but did you know it is now one of our EXCLUSIVE to True Sake sakes called True Sake Selections? And we don’t just pick any brew for this distinguished title; we pick sakes that are distinct and in a word, AWESOME. Kondo Shuzo in Niigata loves the concept that sake can do whatever wine can do, but they believe (as do we) that sake can do it better! Made with THE definitive Niigata rice varietal called Koshitanrei milled to 40% (remaining) and bottle-aged for two years “to maximize its complexity, rich umami, and superb flavors,” this sake is lower in ABV 14.5% which makes its food pairing prowess unmatched in the sake world. They literally have a deer on the label, as this sake in a wine bottle (750ml with a huge concave dimple on the bottom) is built cleaner than wine, but with the mission of pairing with ultra complex and huge red wine food flavors. But how do they do it? How is this gentle, smooth, and like-water sake able to pair with venison, duck, wagyu, toro sashimi, and massive pasta dishes? It’s built like a winner. 

If you have never tried Miroku you must!  If you want to try Miroku you must! And, if you have never heard about this masterpiece, you must give it a try. The price tag says hello, but if you want to play with the best, you need to pay the best! Personally, I feel that this sake tastes like, looks like, feels like, and is packaged like a $500+ brew, and in this context it is a steal. The “Beau-Zone Layer" was made for a sake like Miroku, as it is a big part of my sake history wrapped up in one recommendation. Go for it! 

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