Kamikokoro Junmai Ginjo Genshu Umakuchi Hiyaoroshi 2026

The nose on this classic fall draft sake is a classic collection of cherry, steamed rice, white peach, grape, sour cream, candied yam, fig, pear, milk bread, custard, buttered popcorn, root beer, and Hershey bar aromas. Wow, what a sake! If you’re a fan of umami, then this brew is for you. Made with Akebono rice milled to 58% and using their famous Hakuto White Peach yeast, this single pasteurized seasonally released brew should not be missed. Soft, round, creamy, savory, velvety, lush, plush, rich, and full-bodied with a dry crisp finish, this umami-rich brew drinks you as much as you drink it. Look for graham cracker, cooked apple, rice pudding, grilled white peach, brown sugar, dark miso, raisin, chocolate malted milk, pumpkin, sea salt, shiitake, konbu, nutmeg, barley tea, caramel, and white pepper flavors that ooze through the palate and make you smack your lips! Serve slightly chilled, room temp, or warm. WORD: Umami WINE: Complex Reds/Deep Whites BEER: Creamy Belgians FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, dim sum, roast chicken, venison, beef stew, turkey, foie gras, sautéed salmon, scallops, omelette, pasta bolognese, and roast duck. (2026)

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The nose on this seasonal single-pasteurized sake is a very cool collection of marshmallow, sweet tomato, milk chocolate, maple, chestnut, dry fig, mochi, 9-grain bread, and sarsaparilla aromas. Made with locally famous Akebono rice milled to 58% and Shimizu Hakuto white peach yeast, this is a super flavorful Fall Draft brew with lots of umami goodness. Round, velvety, medium-bodied, chewy, and crisp, this sake has a touch of astringency (Shibumi) and a peppery finish that speaks to wine drinkers who like a tickle of acidity with their long finish. Look for cocoa powder, caramelized pecan, toffee, juniper, cinnamon, almond milk, sarsaparilla, dark chocolate, and earthy flavors that make this more on the classical savory side of Hiyaoroshi sake. WORD: Umami WINE: Sharp Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOOD: American sushi, red meat sashimi, roast chicken, lamb steak, beef stew, roast duck, sautéed salmon, chicken and mushrooms in a cream sauce, omelette, and pasta Bolognese. (2025)