N by Hidetoshi Nakata

N’s elegant expression is the result of the harmony that is created between the fresh, fruity aroma and full-bodied flavour imparted by Yamada Nishiki rice and the refined sweetness of the rare Aiyama sake rice.

When gently chilled, sumptuous aromas of cantaloupe melon, Fuji apple, La France pear, white peach, citrus peel, and white flowers emanate from the glass, before cascading into a smooth, well structured flavour which spreads widely across the palate, then departs with a well defined, clean finish.

As N gently warms in the glass the aroma and flavour gracefully deepens, bringing notes of ripe melon, juicy apple, luscious fruit, rose water and anise to the fore. In the mid-palate the flavour develops a rich umami taste and luxurious complexity which swells, expands and then elegantly recedes into a long and graceful finish.

N can be enjoyed during the current vintage year, or, like a grand cru wine, it can be carefully matured. Aging at minus temperatures will allow N to develop depth and draw out more flavours in a variety of cuisines.

Yokawa, Hyogo Prefecture grown Special A Grade Yamada Nishiki rice & Aiyama rice
Alcohol 15%｜750ml

Serve at 10°C in a Bordeaux glass

"Shizuku-shibori" cloth bag drip-pressed. Bottle matured at minus eight degrees. Once pasteurised to retain a fresh expression and maintain stability. Only 1000 bottles of this limited edition sake are produced each vintage.