Nishinoseki Tokubetsu Junmai “Akiagari” 2026

The nose on this twice pasteurized Fall release brew is a legendary collection of pralines and cream, almond, grain, salted caramel, fresh cream, marshmallow, roasted nuts, maple syrup, and raisin aromas. True Sake is the only place that you can get this terrific autumn brew that was made for fall food flavors and feelings, and is all things umami. Plush, chewy, soft, round, velvety, rich-lite, elegant, and very balanced, this sake feels great on the palate. Look for caramel, butter cream, vanilla icing, maple syrup on pancakes with butter, chestnut, custard, almond, hazelnut, soy sauce, button mushroom, dark chocolate, and honey flavors that drink savory, with a creamy soft umami underbelly. WORD: Smooth WINE: Soft Reds/Creamy Whites BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, yakitori, shiitake tempura, beef stew, shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, chicken teriyaki, burgers, fried chicken, pork chops, and mushroom pasta. (2026)

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This seasonally released autumn “akiagari” sake was brought from Japan specifically for True Sake and when you taste it you will know why! With a glorious collection of aromas such as almond, sugar cookie, butter, caramel, cypress, marshmallow, green grape, biscuit, and custard cream, this brew is one of “those” sakes that is so much in each and every sip. Smooth, round, lush, plush, silky, slippery, and soft, with so much mouthfeel that it does well warmed too. Look for French vanilla ice cream, milk bread, mochi, oatmeal, whipped cream, cashew butter, chestnut, and steamed rice flavors that are savory and attached to an umami bomb. Classic Namazume sake that walks-the-walk and lets you talk-the-talk. WORD: Smooth WINE: Pinot Noir/Butter Chard BEER: Creamy Belgians FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, Thanksgiving turkey and fixins, yakitori, chicken teriyaki, fried mushrooms, shiitake tempura, fried chicken, beef stew, shabu-shabu, and burgers. (2025)