Elegant, thoughtful and delicious sake defines Hakutsuru, but tireless innovation places it in a class of its own. Whether it’s understanding water sources at the molecular level, building a facility to create one-of-a-kind yeast, or developing its own sake-specific rice, Hakutsuru Nishiki, it’s the deep dive into research and development that explains Hakutsuru’s ascension to the top of a centuries-old craft.

Smooth and refreshing from start to finish. Light bodied and slightly dry with light aromas of honey and sugarcane, layered with roasted almond and cashews on the nose. Subtle hints of pear, grapefruit, aniseed and dark chocolate, with a short and easy finish.

Founded in 1743 in the Nada district of Kobe, Hakutsuru is one of the biggest sake breweries in Japan. Elegant, thoughtful and delicious sake defines Hakutsuru, but tireless innovation places it in a class of its own. Whether it’s understanding water sources at the molecular level, building a facility to create one-of-a-kind yeast, or developing its own sake-specific rice, Hakutsuru Nishiki, it’s the deep dive into research and development that explains Hakutsuru’s ascension to the top of a centuries-old craft.

Proof/ABV: 13.5