Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai Miyamanishiki 55 "Sushi Booster"

The nose on this concept sake from the ever-popular Otokoyama Brewery is a slick collection of oatmeal, vanilla, brown rice, cinnamon, clove, and sweet bread aromas. So what do you get when you blind taste 50 sushi chefs in Hokkaido looking for the best sushi pairing sake? Sushi Booster! Essentially, the brewers crafted this sake to go with sushi, but it’s also darn good on its own. Medium-bodied, plush, round, smooth, and very slippery, this Booster is easy-drinking personified. Look for vanilla, cream, nougat, oatmeal, brown sugar, honey, powdered sugar, Fig Newton™, and tons of umami flavors that glide on a soft and balanced flow. Give this concept sake a try, especially if you like umami boosting brews. WORD: Sushi WINE: Soft Reds/Creamy Whites BEER: Creamy Belgians FOODS: Ummmm Sushi?