Sho Chiku Bai Sake (75cl, 15%)

Sho Chiku Bai Sake is a junmai sake brewed in Berkeley, California by Takara Sake USA Inc. As a junmai sake, it is brewed exclusively from rice, water, koji mold and yeast, with no distilled alcohol added. The water is sourced from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the rice includes Japanese varieties. It is bottled at 15% ABV in a 750ml format. Chilled, the aroma shows light floral scents, pear and apple, with macadamia nut, vanilla and freshly sliced bread becoming more pronounced. The palate reveals fine texture with Chai spice, heavy cream and macadamia, shifting at room temperature toward mineral, crème fraîche, sourdough bread, custard and gentle umami. The finish is clean and balanced, with natural sweetness receding gracefully.