The most highly regarded sake brewery in the industry right now is Shinsei Shuzo from Akita Prefecture. "Kosumosu" (Autumn Cosmos), the only sake in the Shinsei Colors series brewed using a wooden vat, stands out with its beautiful pink label. Made with 100% Akita-grown "Kairyoshinkou" rice, this Shinsei Junmai has a rice polishing ratio of 40% for both the koji and the fermenting rice. Of course, the yeast used is Association No. 6. It features a soft, rounded, and gentle umami flavor.

From ARAMASA JUNMAI KIMOTO KIOE ZIKOMI -Amazon-

"I was like, 'What is this, it's delicious!' So, I wanted to enjoy it at home again, but then I found out this 'Cosmos Series' is way more expensive than that Dassai 23 [700ml]. I'd at least love to try it again somewhere when dining out.