We’ve introduced you protection of sake from Arkansas. Up subsequent is Virginia, the place Oishii (“scrumptious” in Japanese) produces two kinds of sake (together with some new ready-to-drink choices primarily based on sake). Whereas the operation makes use of Virginia water, it surprisingly additionally makes use of Arkansas-grown rice. Packaged in spirit-like bottles and clearly designed with low abv cocktail-making in thoughts, we tasted each varieties and provide some ideas.
Costs for 750ml bottles are proven. Half-bottles and cans are additionally out there.
Oishii Clear Junmai Sake – Constituted of 70% polished Titan rice, filtered. The nostril is genuine and refreshing, showcasing clear honeydew melon notes and a sprinkle of salt, with simply the lightest contact of soy-driven umami beneath. Refreshing on the palate, it’s very clear with notes of contemporary linens, jasmine, and sustained melon notes. Once more there’s a lightweight observe of soy on the end, nevertheless it’s altogether nice and complementary, an enticing and approachable sake. B+ / $30
Oishii Cloudy Junmai Sake – Additionally 70% polished Titan rice, however unfiltered within the nigori model. A surprisingly daring umami factor right here dominates the expertise with a brooding, soy-adjacent high quality that tempers the underlying notes of honeydew and brown banana with flavors that run to rye bread and moist mushroom. Rounded and mouth-filling in physique, it’s barely salty on the end with a reprise of soy and a barely gummy consistency that adheres to the edges of the mouth. It’s nearly weedy at occasions, making it miss out on a much-needed, cleaning fade-out. B- / $30
Oishii Clear Junmai Sake
USD30
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