Daina - Tokubetsu Junmaishu "Hiyaoroshi" [720ml,1,800ml]

"Daina" brand sake is produced by Kikunosato Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Let us introduce you to Daina's sake, which is made in a land rich in nature and blessed with high-quality water and sake rice.

Price of Daina Tokubetsu Junmaishu "Hiyaoroshi": 720ml 4,000JPY , 1800ml 7,000JPY

What is the Daina Tokubetsu Junmaishu "Hiyaoroshi" ?

This Tokubetsu Junmaishu, which Daina is proud of, is made using the locally grown sake rice "Nasu Gohyakumangoku," and is a limited edition "Hiyaoroshi" version that will be released in the fall.

"Hiyaoroshi" is sake that is pressed in the winter, pasteurized in the early spring, stored, and aged in the fall before being shipped. You can enjoy the mild, calm aroma and rich flavor that are characteristic of "Hiyaoroshi."

Characteristics of the taste of Daina Tokubetsu Junmaishu "Hiyaoroshi" (sweetness, sourness, depth of flavor, aroma, suitable temperature)

It has a gentle fruity aroma reminiscent of pears. When you put it in your mouth, a mellow flavor spreads, and it changes into a deep flavor that is gentle yet well-structured.

It's delicious chilled, but the rice flavor really stands out when served at a slightly higher temperature, between room temperature and warm sake.

Characteristics of the brewery

The Daina brand sake brewery is Kikunosato Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (official website: https://kikunosato-sake.com/ Instagram: kikunosato_shuzo) located in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture. The brewery has been in operation since the end of the Edo period, and the current eighth-generation head brewer, Mr. Makoto Akutsu, is in charge of sake brewing as the chief brewer.

Nasunohara, which includes Otawara City, is a land rich in nature, blessed with high-quality water and sake rice. The brewery aims to make "fun sake, sake that makes you happy" in this area. They are particular about local sake, and about 95% of the rice they use is grown by local contract farmers with reduced use of pesticides.

Based on the principle that "sake brewing starts with rice cultivation," we are proud of the history and tradition of our brewery and are constantly challenging ourselves with new things.

Recommended dishes that go well with Daina Tokubetsu Junmaishu "Hiyaoroshi"

As is typical of Daina sake, it pairs well with any meal, but it also pairs particularly well with autumn ingredients, which is when the sake is released.

・Grilled salted pacific saury

・Mushroom and chicken stew

・Salmon and eggplant lasagna

・Chicken wings and chestnut stew

Review of Daina Tokubetsu Junmaishu "Hiyaoroshi"

"It has a fruity, rich flavor and full body, typical of Hiyaoroshi sake. At lower temperatures, it had a strong alcoholic and dry taste, but when served warm, it was smoothed out and the sweetness, full body, and rice flavor increased. Warm was the best." (Man/30s)

"The aroma is mild. The taste is gentle and slightly milky. It is a deep-flavored sake with a gentle yet rich flavor. It was delicious."(Woman/40s)