One of our longest-running and most popular sakes, Hokusetsu Daiginjo YK35 has been a client favorite for years, and we just secured our first allocation after almost an entire year. Produced by the Hazu family on remote Sado Island, where Hokusetsu has been making sake since 1871, YK35 represents one of the brewery’s highest expressions and has become especially sought after through its long association with Nobu restaurants, making retail allocations increasingly difficult to find. It is crafted from prized Yamada Nishiki rice polished to just 35% of its original size, using Kyokai No. 9 yeast and a slow, precise fermentation to build purity and aromatic complexity. The finished sake is filtered using a traditional drip method, helping preserve its delicate texture and finesse. Aromatically, it is beautifully expressive, with white flowers, banana, lychee, and kumquat, while the palate is remarkably balanced, combining depth, focus, and subtle sweetness with the polish and refinement that almost recall Champagne. This is an exceptional sake for pairing with Japanese cuisine or enjoying on its own, and one we recommend equally to experienced sake drinkers and anyone looking to explore something truly special without stepping into the highest price tiers. A long-time favorite and much cheaper than buying it off the list at Nobu!
Nobu Daiginjo Sake YK35 720ml
Nobu Daiginjo Sake YK35 720ml
One of our longest-running and most popular sakes, Hokusetsu Daiginjo YK35 has been a client favorite for years, and we just secured our first allocation after almost an entire year. Produced by the Hazu family on remote Sado Island, where Hokusetsu has been making sake since 1871, YK35 represents one of the brewery’s highest expressions and has become especially sought after through its long association with Nobu restaurants, making retail allocations increasingly difficult to find. It is crafted from prized Yamada Nishiki rice polished to just 35% of its original size, using Kyokai No. 9 yeast and a slow, precise fermentation to build purity and aromatic complexity. The finished sake is filtered using a traditional drip method, helping preserve its delicate texture and finesse. Aromatically, it is beautifully expressive, with white flowers, banana, lychee, and kumquat, while the palate is remarkably balanced, combining depth, focus, and subtle sweetness with the polish and refinement that almost recall Champagne. This is an exceptional sake for pairing with Japanese cuisine or enjoying on its own, and one we recommend equally to experienced sake drinkers and anyone looking to explore something truly special without stepping into the highest price tiers. A long-time favorite and much cheaper than buying it off the list at Nobu!
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