Ohkagura [1 Koku - 85 ]

This is a futsushu - a non-premium sake or "regular" sake, from the Shiragiku Shuzo in Okayama Prefecture, apparently made from a local rice variety called akebono. SMV +1, acidity 1.1, 15% abv. Quite a mild nose, rice sweetness, on the palate, rich, full-bodied, and lightly sweet, not terribly complex, but quite clean, with a lightly bitter edge once it comes to room temperature. Performs best with a nice chill though, and very easy drinking. Proof that non-premium sake can provide good, clean drinking. Must say though that an imported futsushu is rather a rarity in the U.S.