We won't lie, this austere labeling of this sake caught our eye first. Just one belt adorns the neck of this bottle, proving that simple makes a statement. Enjoy aromas of rice, caramel, banana pudding, and mushrooms. The flavors are surprisingly refrshing with a kiss of lemon, dry spice, and crisp acidity. Have ice cold with a basket of fries, or warm with a cozy bowl of oden.

Ippyo means one gourd in Japanese and is a play on words for both the traditional vessel in which sake was bottled (dried hollow gourds) and a famous saying by Confucius where "even a humble amount of drink can bring joy to oneself."

Features

• Brewed in Nagano, Japan by Miyajima Shuzo
• Style: Tokubetsu Junmai
• Seimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Miyama Nishiki 61%
• SMV: +10, Acidity: 2.1
• ABV 16%
• 24fl oz (720ml)