Because the honey yeast is not as robust as certain sake yeasts, the resulting sake has a lower alcohol content of 8%. Balancing the sweetness with acidity, this sake drinks like a vermouth. Kayoko says it reminded her of Lillet Blanc and made a delicious cocktail combining 1 oz of this sake with 1 oz of gin and a twist of lemon. It was a delightful aperitif! With earthy of notes of honey complemented with aromas of tart orange and yogurt, you can enjoy a complexity of flavors in each sip. However, because of the lower alcohol and crisp acidity, this sake ends clean and light. That light ending was a great pairing with grilled zucchini and squash. Have this sake chilled in a wine glass.

Read our interview with the brewer of this sake, Takaki Matsumoto, where we discuss this special sake!

Features

• Brewed in Niigata, Japan by Shirataki Shuzo
• Junmai 
  
• Seimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Koshi Ibuki 60%, SMV: -70, Acidity: 2.0, Yeast: Honey-derived
• ABV:15%
• 24 fl oz (720ml)