Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake (72cl, 15.5%)

Sake from Niigata, brewed by Hakkaisan Brewery Company, founded in 1922, using Gohyakumangoku rice polished to 55% and pure meltwater from Mount Hakkai. A small amount of distilled alcohol is added to enhance aroma and refine texture. Traditional methods include handmade koji and slow low-temperature fermentation. Bottled at 15.5% ABV in a 72cl bottle. Nose: koji rice, sandalwood and a subtle mushroom note. Palate: soft, almost creamy, with ripe mango sweetness, honey and umami. Finish: clear and structured, with umami and a fine woody note.