Takenotsuyu Junmai "Bamboo Tears"

The nose on this legendary Junmai sake is a classic collection of pound cake, nougat, muffin, strawberry, orange blossom, cream, bread dough, white peach, vanilla, and sweet rice aromas. Literally one of the first small brewery “jizake” sakes available in the US over 25 years ago, this brew is in the True Sake Top Ten Of All Time Sakes for good reason – it’s awesome! Smooth, round, rich, chewy, velvety, solid but totally elegant too. This is a “gliding” sake that glides through the palate with loads of umami and savory flavors. Look for cashew, pound cake, nougat, Twinkie, cookie dough, avocado, vanilla, egg custard, brioche, banana bread, sweet rice with a hint of fresh bamboo that lives up to its name. Everybody loves Bamboo Tears, and you will too. WORD: Smooth WINE: Soft Reds/Creamy Whites BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, comfort foods, fried chicken, French fries, Yakitori, fried chicken, creamy soups and stews.