Cowboy “Yamahai”
Niigata Prefecture
$39.00
Sake that’s not just for sushi
This sake is undeniably big and bold, perfect for challenging the opinion that sake is just for sushi! Perfect balance of umami, acidity, and intensity. The brewery atmosphere contributes to amplify the traditional yamahai notes, adding a woody, smoky quality that some people even mistake for taru aging! A sake truly fit for a cowboy - mesquite wood smoke, cocoa, and a richness that can be equated with a rich red wineCHARACTERISTICS
Category
Ginjo
Subcategories
Genshu, Yamahai
Taste Profile
Rich & Dry
Alcohol
16.9%
RPR?
60%
SMV?
+3.5
Acidity?
2.0
Values listed are at the time of production.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Recommended
Not Recommended
REGION
Cowboy is brewed in Niigata Prefecture in the Hokuriku region.
TASTE METRICS
TASTING NOTES
- Smoke
- White Pepper
- Cocoa
RECOMMENDED PAIRING
- Meat
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