Intro to Sake Tasting Set
Intro to Sake Tasting Set
Size: 3 x 300ml or 3 x 720ml | ABV: 14-16%
In 3 words: Perfect sake gift
A great starter set of interesting and delicious sake that showcases the variety this category has to offer. Including award-winning premium Daiginjo and Junmai styles and a plum sake (Umeshu) for contrast. An ideal gift for the sake curious.
Grades: Junmai Daiginjo, Tokubetsu Junmai, Umeshu (Plum)
Awards: IWC Gold
Included in this set:
Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai
In 3 words: Fruity, clean & drinkable
Great value, award-winning sake, great for both sake newbies and experts. A subtle whiff of banana penny sweets on the beak makes you want to dive right in. Then it's beautiful soft and clean junmai with melon and pear flavours, a moderate acidity and umami taste that emerges as the bottle warms from chilled to room temperature. This is a must try.
Product Details
Grade: Tokubetsu, Junmai
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice variety: Ginotome
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.5
Sake Meter Value +2
Food Pairing: Sashimi, Steak, Yakitori, Cheese
Serving temp: Chilled to warm
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Dassai 45
In 3 words: Clean, soft and fruity
Clean, soft and silky, this best-selling sake has dreamy honeydew melon on the nose. Supremely balanced with mild acidity and a tropical party on the tongue with special guests pineapple and mango dancing on the tables.
Product Details
Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Brewery: Asahi
Region: Yamaguchi
Rice polishing: 45%
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Body: Full
Acidity: -
Sake Meter Value -
Food Pairing: Grilled seafood, BBQ skewers, karaage chicken, gyoza, tempura vegetables, Calamari and onion rings
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Nanbu Bijin Umeshu (Plum) Sake
In 3 words: Plum, peachy, light
This all-koji sake infused with Ume plum is beautiful, light and naturally pink in color. Pronounced aroma of Ume plum and chestnuts with a kick of bitterness with clean cherry and plum flavors. A touch off-dry, this Umeshu is all natural and from added sugar or any artificial sweetener. Enjoy straight, on the rocks or experiment as a cocktail mixer.
Product Details
Style: Umeshu
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 65%
Rice variety : N/A
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Body: Full
Acidity: 3.5
Sake Meter Value -60
Food Pairing: Ice cream, cheesecake, fruit salad
Serving temp: On the rocks or chilled
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan