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HAKKAISAN YUKIMURO 3Y SAKE 八海山 雪室貯藏3年纯米大吟醸 720ml

Regular price $139.99
Regular price $139.99

Brewed by Hakkaisan Sake Brewery (八海醸造) in Niigata Prefecture, Hakkaisan Yukimuro 3 Years Junmai Daiginjo (八海山 雪室貯蔵 3年 純米大吟醸) undergoes a rare and natural ageing process inside the brewery’s “Yukimuro” (snow cellar), where pristine snow maintains a stable 3 °C environment year-round.

Aged for three years in silence and cold, this sake develops extraordinary smoothness and depth while retaining Hakkaisan’s signature light, dry style. The aroma reveals white flower, pear, and subtle vanilla, while the palate glides with soft umami, fine sweetness, and a clean, elegant finish. A masterpiece of patience and Niigata craftsmanship.

Tasting Profile:

  • 🍶 Style: Junmai Daiginjo (Aged 3 Years in Snow Cellar)

  • 🌾 Rice: Yamada Nishiki & Gohyaku Mangoku

  • 💧 Prefecture: Niigata, Japan

  • 🔹 Polishing Ratio: 50 %

  • 🔸 ABV: 15.5 %

  • 🌡️ Best Served: Lightly Chilled (8 – 12 °C)

  • 🍱 Pairing: Sashimi, grilled white fish, shellfish, or aged cheese

Why It Stands Out:

  • ❄️ Aged for 3 years in natural snow storage (Yukimuro) at 3 °C for refined maturity

  • 🏔️ Niigata style: clean, dry, and silky with gentle umami depth

  • 🇯🇵 From Hakkaisan — one of Japan’s most respected premium sake breweries

  • ✨ Delicate yet complex — the perfect balance of time, patience, and purity