Type: Junmai / Tarusake
Alcohol content: 15.3%
Sake Meter Value: 3 (slightly dry)
Moisture content: 60% (refined)
Service temperature: from 12° C
Ingredients: water, rice, koji
DESCRIPTION
Taruzake means "barrel-aged sake" (taru=barrel, zake=sake). This sake, in fact, spends several days in a cedar barrel, which imparts wood and smoky aromas to it. It is produced with Sasanishiki rice from Yamagata Prefecture, which has a pleasantly savory taste, but wrapped in great sweetness. The aging in barrels gives it a golden color and a pleasant woody and fragrant aftertaste.
FOOD PAIRING
The slightly smoky taste makes it suitable to accompany flavorful dishes, such as grilled eel with teriyaki sauce or grilled meat. Also excellent for pairing with desserts or aged cheeses.
