Old Mountain Yamahai is a direct descendant from Japan's oldest brewing traditions. Yamahai "sour starters' require careful attention and significant additional time to develop; the resulting sake is layered and complex.
 
Tasting Notes
Body: Full
Sake Meter Value: +3
Serving Temp: Cellar | Room
Flavor Profile:
Rich, cereal rice mash flavors; Yamahai moto tang adds backbone and texture; finely polished palate feel, dry finish; softened by notes of warmed honey.
Food Pairings:
Chilled Soba Noodles | Tuna Tataki | Chicken Yakitori | Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Radicchio with Olive Oil | Capers & Lemon
 
Rice Type: Tamasakae
Milling Rate: 60%
Yeast: Kiyokai #7
Alc by Vol: 15-16%