• Prefecture: Akita

• Rice & polishing: Polished to 60%

• Style: Super-dry Junmai Ginjo (chokarakuchi)

• Food pairings: Salt-grilled fish, oden, chicken karaage, satay

• Taste: Super dry, crisp, sharp, savoury

• Alc.: 15%

A super-dry Junmai Ginjo with a sharp finish and an SMV of +10. For all its crisp, lively character, the umami of the rice still comes through clearly, so it is far more than simply dry. It is very much an Akita sake, and very much in the Azakura house style. It drinks well chilled or gently warmed, so it can be enjoyed whatever the season, and its clean edge suits fried and grilled dishes.

SMV: +10