澤姫 ひやおろし

Sawahime Hiyaoroshi

澤姫 ひやおろし

Sawahime — Inoue Seikichi Shoten, Tochigi

Made for the autumn appetite, this seasonal sake is meant to be enjoyed with hearty dishes such as nabe hot pot.

  • Hiyaoroshi (autumn)
  • Namazume

Specifications

Type
Junmai Ginjo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
50%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15%

Official website

Flavor profile Juku-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake

DrySweet
LightFull

A junmai ginjo polished to 50% that the description says has grown more robust after a summer of aging points to a moderate ginjo aroma, a fuller body and medium-dry sweetness. The 15% alcohol and namazume character suggest a lively, food-friendly richness.

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

Sake is alive. This sake, born from winter into spring, has matured through a full summer and grown more robust.

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