| Brand | Maboroshi |
| Region | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Ginjo |
| ABV | 15% abv / Rice Polishing: 55% |
Product details
Hailing from a historic coastal town in Hiroshima, the Nakao family’s crafted offering—known as Nakao’s Secret—blends regional pride and understated elegance. Born in Takehara, once a thriving salt-making hub that once housed more than two dozen local producers, this creation today reflects that heritage with clarity and refined purity. It’s defined by the region’s famously soft water and finished with a clean, “kirei” sensibility—meaning both “clean” and “pretty”—that underscores its light and delicate nature. Got a whisper of green apple even though it doesn’t use the apple-based yeast from its sibling expressions.
The experience begins with a subtle touch of green apple, then unfolds into a crisp and delicate posture with a lingering, gentle finish. It’s particularly compatible with dishes such as chilled tuna, skewered grilled fare, or delicate fried favorites—enhancing their flavors without overpowering them.
