Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf" Umeshu (Plum Sake) Say hello to a sake

Say hello to a sake that we know the brewers had fun making

Dry fruit tones mixed with a tender acidity makes for an elegant and refreshing sake that feels good in the mouth

and dry style sakes

and do all the wonderful things that “super dry” sakes do

and lime aromas

Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf" Umeshu (Plum Sake) Say hello to a sakeThe nose on this perennial cloudy sake favorite is a nice collection of steamed rice, vanilla, raisin, yogurt, and yeasty aromas. Basically, this is an old school Nigori that has been popular for decades, and for good reason. Its one of the drier unfiltered sakes that drinks smooth, light, watery, grainy, and milky, with a very nice slippery texture. Look for lots of vanilla, white bread, dried coconut flakes, and steamed rice flavors on a tannin like