Sugi no Tsuyu

Sugi no Tsuyu (Dew from the Cedar) is the flagship brand of Hayashi Shuzojo, imaging a single drop of pure dew dripping from a cedar grove. Brewed using traditional 'Kanzukuri,' this sake features a simple yet stout, mellow flavor, where the rice umami polished to 60% is brought out through the power of lactic acid.
The exquisite balance between the rich sweetness that spreads the moment it enters the mouth and the gentle acidity that tightens it, followed by a surprisingly clean finish, is remarkable. This is the essence of honest Echigo local sake, loved for many years in local evening drink scenes without pretense.