This convenient, single-serve sake offers traditioanl junmai aromas of Asian pear, salted melon, banana, and cream. The silky palate has a satisfying weight and is gently mouthwatering. Flavors include fruity notes from the nose-pear, melon and banana-but also wonderfully savory aspects, including custard, cocoa, banana bread, and baking spices. The palate becomes more intense and rich in umami. Flacors include salty dried beef and banana bread with walnuts.
Bright aroma of premium Ginjo and fresh draft character in one bottle.
NIGORI is the way sake first appeared when it was brewed for the Imperial Court in Kyoto as well as for most of its 2,000 year history. It is coarsely-filtered and the sweetest of all our types of sake. It is especially delicious with very spicy foods. The bottle should be shaken each time before pouring due to the high rice content that settles in the bottom of the bottle.
Sho Chiku Bai is Takara's main brand of Sake in Berkeley as well as Japan, and it is the best-selling Sake in the United States. Its high quality and superior taste has made it America's favorite Sake.