Notes from the expert: "This Junmai Ginjo sake is aged for 3 years in tank at the Hakkaisan “Yuki Muro” building. This is a large snow storage cellar at the Hakkaisan brewery. Using 1,000 tons of snow, the sake tanks sit along side the snow pile in a large insulated room. The cold from the snow alone chills the tanks to 3˚C for 3 years, with no electricity used to refrigerate the room. The aging at such cold temperatures ensures the sake remains crystal clear but the flavor becomes more layered and rich, with distinct umami on the palate. In addition to traditional Japanese dishes, try pairing with steak or other rich, non-Japanese dishes. It really is delicious."

Notes from the expert: "Aged for 1 year at freezing temps, this sake is rich and perfume-y. Also, a great value for a Junmai Daiginjo"

Notes from the expert: "I get hints of a lactic character (think cream, butter) on the palate, but overall smooth and lightly, lightly off-dry. Still clean and still very much a Hakkaisan sake. I enjoy drinking this sake very well chilled to bring out a crisp finish."

Notes from the expert: "Rich and really high octane nama using the best packaging in show business… sake in the can. This stuff will turn your cheeks red, but has a fantastic thick texture and sweet taste that just screams springtime picnic."