Sawanoi Junmai Hiyaoroshi

The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a vast collection of chestnut, apple pie, mochi, Ovaltine, sweet potato, cherry compote, cinnamon, apple cider, and steamed rice aromas. Made with Koshiibuki rice from Niigata, this “Tokyo Favorite” brew is a great juicy and savory play that extols Fall freshness and lots of umami. Clean, crisp, zesty, mid-body, gripping, tingly, and sharp, there is a gentle-like-water and umami play with a nice, dry finish. Look for persimmon, nectarine, ginger, cinnamon, white mushroom, toffee, asparagus, cocoa nibs, and crisp apple with a very cool, spicy finish. This sake drinks very much like its cool Fall label. Good for warming. WORD: Savory WINE: Zesty Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: IPA FOODS: Bonito tataki, grilled silver skin fish with salt, smoked tofu, stewed beef, bacon, and cheese boards. (2024) 

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The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a slick collection of muffin, toffee, caramel, butter, cinnamon, apple pie, and banana bread aromas. Are you ready for a gentle, clean, and easy draft sake that drinks smooth and soft? This brew is fleshy on the palate, with a savory and mineral finish that is quick and gone. Look for caramel, vanilla, cooked berries, apple pie, snow melt, sugar water, and ripe peach flavors, that drink mild and gentle in a white wine glass. One of the gentlest Hiyaoroshi brews out there that is semi-dry and very quaffable. WORD: Easy WINES: Clean Reds/Gentle Whites BEER: Clean Ales FOODS: Light fare, sushi, grilled chicken, soy sauce based cuisine. (2022)