Nishinoseki Tokubetsu Junmai “Akiagari”

This seasonally released autumn “akiagari” sake was brought from Japan specifically for True Sake and when you taste it you will know why! With a glorious collection of aromas such as almond, sugar cookie, butter, caramel, cypress, marshmallow, green grape, biscuit, and custard cream, this brew is one of “those” sakes that is so much in each and every sip. Smooth, round, lush, plush, silky, slippery, and soft, with so much mouthfeel that it does well warmed too. Look for French vanilla ice cream, milk bread, mochi, oatmeal, whipped cream, cashew butter, chestnut, and steamed rice flavors that are savory and attached to an umami bomb. Classic Namazume sake that walks-the-walk and lets you talk-the-talk. WORD: Smooth WINE: Pinot Noir/Butter Chard BEER: Creamy Belgians FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, Thanksgiving turkey and fixins, yakitori, chicken teriyaki, fried mushrooms, shiitake tempura, fried chicken, beef stew, shabu-shabu, and burgers. (2025)