| Brand | Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura |
| Region | Hyogo, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Daiginjo |
| ABV | 15-16% / Rcie Polishing: 45% |
Product details
The story behind this exquisite offering begins with a long-cherished Japanese ethos embodied by the brand name, which draws on the imagery of pine, bamboo and plum—symbols of enduring grace and resilience. Crafted at a renowned facility in Japan’s Nada region, the team combines careful tradition with refined innovation: using a highly regarded rice variety grown in Hyōgo prefecture, known for its exceptional quality, polished down to 45 % of its original grain size, and blended with pristine water from the famed Miyamizu source. The result is a product marked by a generous, expansive character and an elegant finish, presenting the rich essence of rice while remaining invigorated by fruit-like lift.
On the nose you’ll be greeted by soft, inviting scents of pear, melon and banana, followed by that fresh-after-rain note of petrichor. On the palate the body is full-and-rounded with a subtle sweetness and a velvety texture. Flavours of vanilla, melon, banana and white mushroom weave through the rice-derived core. When served slightly warmed, the creaminess deepens and a richer umami character emerges: think steamed cereal grain, rice cream, and ripe banana giving way to a stronger savoury finish.
