| Brand | Aoki Shuzo (Aoki Shuzō Brewery) |
| Region | Niigata Prefecture, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Honjozo |
| ABV | 15.5% / Rice Polishing: 65% |
Product details
The Aromas (The Nose)
- Primary Notes: Highly subtle and understated on the nose, opening with clean scents of fresh-cut cucumber and green melon.
- Secondary Accents: Faint undertones of steamed rice, distinct mountain spring water minerals, and a touch of dry white flowers.
The Palate (The Taste)
- Texture & Weight: Light-bodied, incredibly refreshing, and water-soft on the tongue. It moves effortlessly across the palate.
- Flavor Profile: Leans away from fruity sweetness into a crisp, savory grain profile. Expect subtle notes of dry crackers, clean rice starches, and a sharp mineral element.
- Structure: Bracingly bone-dry. It possesses a very sharp Sake Meter Value (SMV) of +8, giving it a crisp, cutting precision that wipes the palate clean.
The Finish & Serving
- The Finish: Sharp, remarkably clean, and incredibly quick. It snaps shut at the end, leaving almost zero lingering sweetness.
- Serving Temperature: Highly versatile. Best served chilled (10°C / 50°F) to emphasize its crisp refreshment, or gently warmed (45°C / 113°F) to draw out a touch more of its underlying rice umami.
- Food Pairings: The perfect palate cleanser for dining. It cuts beautifully through greasy foods like pork tonkatsu, chicken karaage, and tempura, but is clean enough not to overwhelm delicate white-fish sashimi.
