Aroma (less-more): ★☆☆☆☆
Complexity/Body (light-full):★★☆☆☆
Sweetness (sweet-dry):★★☆☆☆☆
Texture (soft-hard):★☆☆☆☆
After-flavor (short-long):★★★☆☆
Finish/Kire (short-long):★★★☆☆
 
Prefecture: Niigata
Rice: Yamadanishiki, Gohyakumangoku, Yukinosei
SMV: +1.0
Polishing ratio: 50%
Alcohol: 15%
Amino: 1.4
Acidity: 1.6
Yeast: K1001, M310
Filtered: Yes
Pasteurized: Yes
Adding Water: Yes
Fermentation Method: Sokujo
Catergory: Junmai Daiginjo
 
The difference between "Hakkaisan Yukimuro 8-year Storage" and "Hakkaisan Yukimuro 3-year Storage" lies in the duration of aging. "Hakkaisan Yukimuro 8-year Storage" is a daiginjo sake aged for eight years at -3 degrees Celsius, while "Hakkaisan Yukimuro 3-year Storage" is a daiginjo sake aged for three years at the same temperature. Hakkaisan Yukimuro utilizes the natural power of Niigata Prefecture's snowy region in Uonuma City, where large quantities of snow, reaching up to a thousand tons, are stored in a low-temperature warehouse. The extended cold storage period imparts a high-quality aged sake with a smooth and elegant flavor, preserving a delicate taste profile while achieving a refined and mellow complexity.