Daisekkei Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi

The nose on this Fall Draft seasonal sake that has been pasteurized once is a gentle collection of Champagne grape, melon, powdered sugar, banana, green apple, pear, shortcake, and caramel aromas. Bright, medium-bodied, silky, lean, smooth, and definitely on the dry side, this brew ends with a dry clean finish that works well with savory dishes. Look for caramel, sticky rice, asian pear, lemon, kiwi, daikon, soy milk, cashew, and mineral flavors that remain light, clean, and dry in the palate. For those looking for a gentle and elegant Fall Draft sake, this Nagano brew will work for you! WORD: Light WINE: Gentle Reds/Clean Whites BEER: Light Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, grilled fish with salt, sautéed salmon and mushrooms, scallops and butter, chicken in cream sauce, stews, omelets, oden, fried fish, salmon roe in pickled soy sauce, and Chinese noodle dishes. (2025)

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The nose on this single pasteurized seasonally released Fall Draft sake is a mild collection of pear, apple, corn, snowball, and steamed rice aromas. Say hello to a Nagano Hiyaoroshi sake that drinks welcoming, refreshing, smooth, round, slippery, semi-viscous, and rich-light™. The unique aspect of this sake is that it has flavors that come out, then go gently away in a clean mineral-water like way. Look for mandarin orange, grapefruit, pear compote, vanilla ice cream, plum, and apple flavors that slide through the palate on slippery flow. This is whisper sake with a quick dry finish that is easy to drink. WORD: Smooth WINE: Gentle reds/easy whites BEER: Clean Ales FOODS: Lightly flavored cuisines, tofu, and soups. (2022)