Takara Sho Chiku Bai Sake Nigori Silky Mild NV 750ml

Nigori Silky Mild emits the fruity aromas and flavors of ripe banana, vanilla, melon, strawberry, and creamy sweet rice custard. Slightly sweeter than Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Crème de Sake, its milky-white appearance previews the characteristically full, smooth palate of the nigori sake type.
Nigori Silky Mild is great on its own or as a softly sweet after-dinner drink: Its bold, sweet, fruity flavors balance spicy and salty foods and can serve as a counterpoint to grilled cuisine. Good choices include Unagi, grilled chicken and pork (for example, sweet and tangy BBQ sauce), as well as hot Thai, Chinese, or Indian dishes. At breakfast it can also accompany unsweetened, savory waffles.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Size: 750ml
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.5%

Varietal

Sake

Sake is a Japanese rice wine made from fermented rice, water, yeast, and koji mold (Aspergillus oryzae), which converts starch into fermentable sugars. Unlike beer, which undergoes sequential fermentation, sake is brewed using multiple parallel fermentation, where saccharification and fermentation occur simultaneously. It typically ranges from 13-16% ABV and is classified based on rice polishing ratio and whether brewer’s alcohol is added. Sake styles vary widely. Junmai sakes, made without added alcohol, tend to have a rich, umami-driven character, while Ginjo and Daiginjo sakes—brewed with highly polished rice—offer delicate, aromatic profiles with notes of melon, pear, and floral elegance. Futsushu, an everyday table sake, is less refined but widely consumed. Sake can be enjoyed chilled, warm, or at room temperature, depending on the variety. With a smooth texture and balanced acidity, it pairs well with sushi, tempura, grilled fish, and a variety of Japanese dishes.