Assemblage, where new flavors are created through blending.
While this term is well known among wine lovers, a sake that pursues its allure through sake assemblage has made its debut.
That is the 3rd blended nigori sake: "Snow Blue Yukiao Silky."
Let's take a look at the details.
Pursuing Appeal Through Sake Assemblage
"Snow Blue Yukiao Silky" is the third installment in the blended sake series produced by Kajiya Co., Ltd.
Supervised by a SAKE DIPLOMA sake sommelier, the series released its 1st edition Daiginjo in April 2021 and its 2nd edition Junmai Daiginjo in November of the same year, becoming a hit series with cumulative sales reaching around 4,000 bottles.
Blending different sakes together as traditionally practiced in the sake industry has mostly been a process to stabilize product quality.
However, in other fields such as wine assemblage and coffee blending, blending gives rise to new flavors, forming a key part of their appeal.
Taking this into consideration, the shop leveraged the SAKE DIPLOMA qualification held by its owner, Fuminori Miyazaki.
Taking on the challenge of sake blending in 2021, the blended nigori sake series was born.
About "Snow Blue Yukiao Silky"
The name "Snow Blue Yukiao Silky" was reportedly chosen by combining the sensation of the sake's mouthfeel with the imagery of snow associated with Ayumasamune Shuzo, which brews sake in a region of heavy snowfall.
Unlike traditional doburoku, which is enjoyed for its rich and deeply savory flavor, or the heavy-bodied nature typical of general nigori sake, this sake is finished to have a pleasant mouthfeel and crisp flavor, making it easy to drink and easy to pair with meals.
When you bring the glass to your nose, you are greeted by a refreshing aroma reminiscent of a lactic acid beverage, followed by a smoothness that coats the tongue upon taking a sip, and an acidity in the aftertaste, achieving an ideally balanced flavor profile.
Regarding food pairings, white stew and macaroni gratin are recommended, as well as pairing with spicy dishes such as medium-spicy keema curry.
A blended sake that also catches the eye of wine fans.
Why not take this opportunity to try a bottle?
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Sales Information
○ Release Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
○ Retail Price: 720ml, 2,090 yen (tax included, reference price)
○ Available at: Physical shop and online shopping sites
○ Shop Address: 1502 Shimonaka, Sanwa-ku, Joetsu-shi, Niigata 943-0222
○ Online Shopping Pages
Main Store Website (Product Page): https://kajiyanet.com/products/snowblue-silky
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CR5V8RBM
Yahoo! Shopping: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/kajiya-niigata/snb-slk-720.html