The favorable California climate, specially selected top-quality California rice, and clean water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains have produced an excellent, mellow flavor. With its savory and complex flavor, this sake can be served cold or warmed, making it the perfect sake for a mealtime drink. When drunk chilled, it has an aroma and sweetness reminiscent of macadamia nuts, chai spices (cardamom and nutmeg), vanilla, and whipped cream. When drunk at room temperature, notes of sourdough bread, custard, and apple appear. When warmed to around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the flavors are further enhanced and a richer umami flavor is brought out.