Tenko 35 Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo "Heavenly Grace"

The nose on this extremely limited "for restaurant only" masterpiece sake is an outstanding collection of strawberry mousse, peaches and cream, shiso, chive, pineapple, lemon sorbet, green apple, honeysuckle, papaya, and crème fraîche aromas. Where do we begin with this incredible sake made with Yamadanishiki milled to 35%? The aroma field, which is perhaps one of the most gorgeous noses in the world? Or do we start with the fact that this premium sake shows perhaps the best "effect" of using the Shizuku, or gravity drip pressing, method. It's labor intensive, but they use "Shizuku" for a reason, and this sake best captures that with only 120 bottles produced. Your bottle will have a number between 1 and 120. Velvety, slippery, and supremely smooth, this full-bodied and rich brew actually lets you feel the Shizuku method in each sip. But there's more: look for strawberry jam, pear juice, papaya, lychee, green apple sorbet, cream, nougat, biscotti, creamsicle, and crème brûlée flavors with an incredible milky finish that leaves the palate fresh and clean. A flavorful education in the glass. WORD: Superb WINE: Round Reds / Creamy Whites BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, and all luxury foods available to mankind.