A transparency like clear air, and a mellow sweetness of rice from a single pasteurization.

This sake is carefully pasteurized once (bottle-aged) after enduring the harsh winter of Niigata. It retains the freshness of new sake while offering a rounded, matured taste. When poured into a glass, it exudes a gentle aroma reminiscent of freshly cooked rice, not too extravagant. The texture is incredibly smooth, and a clean acidity that gracefully fades away in the aftertaste makes it an excellent supporting actor at the dining table, pairing well with any dish.

While not flashy in its specifications, this type of sake, which pursues "simply delicious," truly makes you feel it's a fine sake you can enjoy for a long time during your daily evening drinks. It's a bottle you'll want to savor slowly with unpretentious home cooking.

【Taste Profile】
Gentle aroma / Smooth texture / Clear umami / Clean finish

【Product Information】
Brewery: Ishizuka Shuzo
Region: Niigata Prefecture
Rice Varieties: Gohyakumangoku from Kashiwazaki City, Takayanagi Town, Niigata Prefecture / Glutinous Rice
Rice Polishing Ratio: 65%
Alcohol Content: 14.8%
Designation: Junmai-shu
Brewing Method: Mochigome Yondan (four-step brewing with glutinous rice)
Yeast: Unknown
Undiluted/Diluted: Undiluted
Raw/Pasteurized: Single pasteurization
Unfiltered/Filtered: Filtered
Storage: Refrigeration required

【Recommended Serving】
Chill well to 5-10℃. If you want to enjoy the fresh, transparent acidity from the single pasteurization, serving it chilled in a wine glass to enhance its aroma is recommended.

【Recommended Pairings】
Marinated white fish, pan-fried scallops with butter, cold pasta. Its excellent balance of modern acidity and umami makes it a good match for Western-style appetizers and light tofu dishes.