Soto Junmai Sake Black Label 720mL

SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label 720mL

Junmai Sake | 14% ABV | 720mL | Niigata, Japan | Gohyakumangoku Rice | 65% Rice Polishing

Process & Profile

SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label 720mL is a clean, delicate, and easy-drinking Japanese sake from Niigata, Japan. Made with Gohyakumangoku rice polished to 65%, this Junmai expression delivers a smooth texture, gentle fruit notes, soft umami, and a dry clean finish.

The profile is light, balanced, and versatile, with flavors of apple, golden raisin, steamed rice, mineral, subtle earthiness, and umami. On the nose, it offers fresh apple, golden raisin, nuts, and a light mushroom note, giving the sake a refined mix of fruit, rice character, and savory depth.

At 14% ABV, SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label is approachable and food-friendly. It can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed, making it a flexible bottle for sushi nights, casual dinners, bar food, grilled vegetables, chicken, pizza, seafood, and everyday entertaining.

Tasting Notes

• Fresh apple and golden raisin
• Soft steamed rice character
• Gentle mineral notes
• Subtle umami and earthiness
• Nutty aromatics
• Light mushroom savoriness
• Delicate, soft, and smooth texture
• Dry clean finish

What Makes It Special

• Premium Junmai sake from SOTO
• Made in Niigata, Japan
• Crafted with Gohyakumangoku rice
• Rice polished to 65%
• Bottled at 14% ABV
• Delicate, light, soft, and smooth texture
• Clean fruit notes with rice, mineral, umami, and earthy depth
• Versatile sake that can be served chilled, room temperature, or warmed
• Great choice for sushi, pizza, bar food, grilled vegetables, chicken, seafood, and casual entertaining

How to Enjoy

SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label 720mL can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed. For a clean and refreshing serve, chill the bottle and pour into a sake glass, wine glass, or small ceramic cup. For a softer and rounder profile, serve gently warmed to bring out the rice, umami, and savory notes.

Pair it with sushi, sashimi, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, seafood, tempura, dumplings, noodles, pizza, fried appetizers, soft cheeses, cured meats, and bar food. Its clean finish and lower acidity make it easy to pair with a wide range of meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label taste like?
   SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label tastes clean, light, and smooth, with notes of apple, golden raisin, steamed rice, mineral, umami, subtle earthiness, nuts, and a dry clean finish.
2. What type of sake is SOTO Black Label?
   SOTO Black Label is a Junmai sake, meaning it is brewed with rice, water, koji, and yeast without added distilled alcohol.
3. What is the ABV of SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label 720mL?
   SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label is 14% ABV.
4. How should I serve SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label?
   SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label can be served chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed. It is also versatile enough for food pairings and sake cocktails.
5. Where can I buy SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label 720mL?
   You can buy SOTO Junmai Sake Black Label 720mL directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for sake, Japanese spirits, premium bottles, and specialty drinks.