Chikurin Junmai Ginjo Nama "Otoro"

*NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteurized sake during extremely hot summers or freezing cold winters. When completing a purchase of unpasteurized sake from True Sake, you are giving us the OK to ship unpasteurized sake to you. Feel free to call or email us if you have more questions.

The nose on this awesome seasonally released unpasteurized sake is a remarkable collection of cherry, strawberry, honeydew, cooked pear, peach, lychee, and grape aromas. This sake is nicknamed for “deep flavor” and is made by a brewery that is extremely passionate about the Yamadanishiki brewing rice that they personally grow in Okayama Prefecture. Can you already taste the quality and depth? Layered, smooth, velvety, round, elegant, bright and lively, there is a very subtle, almost undetectable spritz that drinks almost magically with so much feeling and flavors. Look for strawberry, cherry, papaya, sugarcane, brown sugar, brioche, navel orange, caramel, and lush floral flavors with a hint of white pepper, and a lingering soft finish. This is very passionate nama sake, and it’s not to be missed. WORD: Depth WINE: Soft Reds/Complex White Burgundy BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, otoro, grilled chicken and fish, steamed veggies, creamy pastas, cheese and meat boards, and soy sauce based dishes. (2025)

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The nose on this seasonally released unpasteurized sake is a nice collection of cherry, strawberry shortcake, whip cream, spearmint, and steamed apple aromas. Say hello to an elegant Nama that drinks more expensive than the price. Fleshy, juicy, round with a little zest, and crisp this brew is velvety with a nice ripe richness. Look for honeydew, pear, strawberry, cotton candy, and crème brûlée flavors that drink wide and active in a wine glass. A nama tuxedo that drinks velvety and rich. WORD: Juicy WINE: Smooth Reds/Fat Whites BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, crab, lobster, oysters, grilled fish, and cheese plates. (2022)