This sake was a gift from my cousin who lives in Niigata, about ten years ago, around the time I first got into sake. Until then, I thought I had a grasp of Niigata’s sake style through well-known names like Koshinokanbai, Kubota, and Hakkaisan—but this one completely changed my perspective. It had a calm, mellow sweetness, yet the finish was clean and never cloying—something I believe would appeal to a wide range of people. It paired beautifully with rich foods like pizza and BBQ, making it a perfect match for hearty meals.