Jyoku Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi Risu no Shukakusai "Squirrel Harvest Festival"

The nose on this single-pasteurized Fall draft sake is a cool collection of lemon lime, apricot, sea salt, nectarine, tangerine, lemongrass, steamed rice, and pumpkin patch aromas. One of the best labels in sake, and made in one of the most Northern breweries in Japan, this Hiyaoroshi drinks light, smooth, crisp, sharp, and slightly dry with lots of steamed rice and umami hints. Look for vanilla, nougat, corn, edamame, straw, custard, marshmallow, flan, and tons of rice flavors that remind you that this is indeed sake. WORD: Crisp WINE: Sharp Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: Oden, salted and marinated fish, smoked fowl, bonito, ginger based dishes, steak, and hamburgers. (2024)