Today's Sip

July 20, 2021

Day #201 of the year.

Joto Sake Daiginjo “The One with the Clocks”

It’s hard to miss this sake when you see it on shelves, because its rows and rows of clocks remind you…it’s time to drink sake! This specific Joto Sake is Daiginjo grade, which is the highest level of quality. To qualify as a daiginjo, the rice must be polished to 50% or less of its original size; in other words, sake brewers will have to discard at least half of the raw ingredients they started with. This makes Joto Sake Daiginjo “The One with the Clocks” elegant, refined, and perfectly delicious when chilled.

ORIGIN

Hiroshima, Japan

Rice Type

Hattan Nishiki

Tasting Notes

Hints of crushed sage on the nose, spiced apple on the palate, finishes with a supple satin texture.

Food Match

Serve chilled with elegant foods like fatty tuna, butter sauces, oysters, and custards.

AUTHOR:

Diana Zahuranec

Diana studied Anthropology at Penn State and Food Culture & Communications at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. After living la bella vita in Italy for six years, she returned to the U.S. and landed in NYC. She has been working in wine since 2012 and holds WSET 2. Loves Nebbiolo and amaro. Talk to her about Italy.