{"product_id":"usturouosake","title":"Changing Sake, Torotto Umeshu | A bittersweet, once-in-a-lifetime sake","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSake Born from the History and Culture of Yoshino: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"うつろうお酒とsghr菅原硝子工芸のKIKINO唎乃の深shin\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/1080x1080__0208_1024x1024.jpg?v=1669600306\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taste that never changes, no matter when you drink it. In today's world, where stability and efficiency are prioritized, this might be commonplace. That's precisely why the emotion of a once-in-a-lifetime encounter is irreplaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest characteristic of \"Utsurou Sake\" (Shifting Sake) is that it is made in wooden vats crafted solely from Yoshino cedar over 100 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/1080x1080_20200122_IMG_8439_NK_atari_1024x1024.jpg?v=1669601174\" alt=\"うつろう日本酒の吉野杉の木樽\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn modern Japan, sake brewing in enamel tanks is common in order to efficiently produce sake with the exact same taste every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, \"Utsurou Sake\" intentionally challenges this trend by using wooden vats, a method that is gradually disappearing due to the difficulty of managing temperature and yeast fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake made in wooden vats cannot be mechanically controlled. It is a unique masterpiece, a once-in-a-lifetime product born from that specific year and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINT ① Elegant Woody Aroma of Yoshino Cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/1080x1080__t5ORiGRk_1024x1024.jpg?v=1669601174\" alt=\"うつろう日本酒を吉野杉の木樽で仕込む様子\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is brewed in Yoshino cedar vats, the sake takes on the faint woody aroma of Yoshino cedar. You can perceive the elegant and gentle aroma characteristic of cedar wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it chilled during hot summer days for a smooth finish, or gently warmed in winter to bring out its aroma and savor it over time. Enjoy its delicate woody aroma by changing how you drink it with the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINT ② Character Changes with Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"日本酒うつろうお酒と美味しそうな鯛の刺し身とお猪口を持ち上げている手の様子\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/7309641_1024x1024.jpg?v=1670812742\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impression of the taste changes completely depending on the food it's paired with. It becomes mellow when paired with cheese, and a little sharper with smoked food. It also pairs excellently with main dishes like meat and fish. While enhancing the deliciousness of the food, it also deepens the flavor of the sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother pleasure is discovering which food, such as raw fish or dried foods, creates your favorite flavor combination. This chameleon-like charm is also the origin of the name \"Utsurou Sake.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINT ③ Flavor Changes Over Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/7309678_1024x1024.jpg?v=1670812503\" alt=\"うつろう日本酒を注いだお猪口で乾杯する様子\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter opening, maturation progresses as it comes into contact with air. Immediately after opening, it has a crisp sake-like taste, but as it matures, it develops a mellow mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time passes, its color and flavor change, allowing you to encounter a new taste every time you drink it. Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime taste that you will never experience again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlum Wine with a Richness as if Eating a Whole Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/7309773_1024x1024.jpg?v=1670812583\" alt=\"とろっと梅酒のロックグラスとおつまみ\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Torotto Umeshu\" (Thick Plum Wine) is plum wine made using \"Utsurou Sake\" as its base. Compared to liqueur-based plum wines generally sold, it has the mellow mouthfeel characteristic of sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a generous amount of high-quality plums from Oindo, a producer on the Kii Peninsula. The sweet and sour fruit blends in, creating a rich, thick flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/7309713_1024x1024.jpg?v=1670824155\" alt=\"とろっと梅酒のソーダ割りグラスとチーズと鴨のハムとオリーブのおつまみ\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to drinking it chilled straight, it can also be enjoyed with water or soda. Due to its rich fruitiness, the aroma and taste can still be clearly felt even when diluted, making it an enjoyable drink even for those who are not strong drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur staff, who love plum wine, highly recommend it, saying, \"It's so delicious I can't help but tell people about it!\" If you love plum wine, please try it at least once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomewhat Poignant, Yet Cherished.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the shifting flavors while reflecting on the changing times of Yoshino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poignant yet cherished sake is perfect for special moments with loved ones or as a gift. A dedicated gift box is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/7309611_1024x1024.jpg?v=1670812451\" alt=\"うつろう日本酒ととろっと梅酒の2本セットのギフトボックス\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SiKiTO","offers":[{"title":"Changing sake","offer_id":42161934631087,"sku":"setre4589623182332","price":3190.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thick Plum Wine","offer_id":42161934663855,"sku":"setre4589623182349","price":3630.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 2 (in a dedicated box)","offer_id":42162015207599,"sku":"setre-umeshu-sake-set","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/products\/1080x1080_0208.jpg?v=1670827360","url":"https:\/\/sikito.com\/en\/products\/usturouosake","provider":"SiKiTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}