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This is a wonderful and unique Yuzu sake of the highest quality. What makes this particularly special (besides just simply tasting refreshing, deep, and gorgeous) is the way that it's made: Yamahai. Yamahai-style sake are brewed by cultivating natural lactic acid from ambient microbes present in the brewery. It's a difficult technique, but when done right it pays off by boosting the sake with depth and umami. This round and rich body is a wonderful match for the addition of tart and fragrant yuzu juice. I've never before encountered a yuzu sake that has been made with Yamahai-style sake as a base. This is a new favorite of mine.

Miyako-Bijin is a tiny brewery on the island of Awaji in the Seto Inland Sea. They specialize in hand-crafted brews made with local rice. This yuzu sake is a collaboration with the importer Yoigokochi.