Tsukinoi Nanotsuki Organic Yamadanishiki 39 Kimoto Junmai Genshu "Cuvée Keiko"

The nose on this masterpiece made by a brewery that does not use refrigeration is an amazing collection of caramel, butterscotch, cashew, soy sauce, smoked salt, raisin, dried plum, Vegemite, and dark chocolate aromas. That nose doesn’t sound like a high-end Junmai Daiginjo, and BINGO that’s the point of this stunning sake. Tsukinoi Shuzoten has made a super premium “Anti-Daiginjo” Daiginjo that speaks to those who love umami and koshu (aged) tasting brews with layers of rich and full-bodied rice tones. This is sort of like the Michael Jordan of premium sake for those who love the opposite of fruity and clean Daiginjo brews. Using local brewing rice milled to 39% and the kimoto (traditional pole rammed) technique this is connoisseur sake at its finest. And it’s a food pairing monster, hello steak and chops! Smooth, round, velvety, dense, bold, dry, slippery, fat and viscous, this brew drinks you more than you drink it! Look for warm honey, kombu, cocoa powder, shiitake, chicken consommé, tobacco, miso, King’s Hawaiian rolls, kettle corn, and bucket loads of umami with a glorious white pepper finish. The perefect gifting sake to those who want to learn the essence of glorious rice and water. WORD: World Class WINE: Deep Complex Reds/Full-Bodied Whites BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, and sashimi and the kitchen sink! Meat, chops, game, smoked meats and fowl, deep red meat sashimi, hot pots, roasted chicken and pork, duck, pheasant, dim sum, and mushroom pastas.