Aged in oak barrels used for whisky Akashi, sour and full-bodied, with an aroma of amontillado and Shaoxing wine.
Yamatodamashii Junmai Mizuhashi Special II, stored in French oak barrels "Mizuhashi Special II" is made with part white malted rice to bring out citric acidity, fire-brewed, and aged for two years in French oak barrels.
Sold by weight at Okinaya in Kyoto. Sake-like aroma, fresh but not light, sourness and umami.
The following is from the brewer.
Rice that can take advantage of the softness of the brewing water is used. Gently and carefully brewed. It has a gentle mouthfeel and a calm aroma.
Bottled straight from the tank, no heat treatment. Keep in a refrigerator for at least 3 days after opening. Drink as soon as possible, either cold or on the rocks.