375 ml bottle. Pours clear. Aroma is fruity with a hint of rice. Alcohol is quite present but other flavors, such as flowers and fruit make their way through. Palate is smooth. Much better than the normal Ozeki.

Chilled bottle. Clear color with a slight yellowish tinge. Aroma is fairly light, indeed fruity with maybe a touch of anise/licorice. Alcohol is noticeable in the nose but seemingly more subdued than the jet fuel sake that I have tried in the past. Light, fruity flavors with a pleasant alcohol presence. Warming, alcohol flavors are present but not dominating for 16%. Enjoyable.

This one’s 16% abv and made with rice that’s been polished to 50%. Almost clear with maybe a hint of amber, depending on how the light hits it. Aroma and taste are full of summer fruits - melon/cantaloupe. Very smooth bodied, just a bit of alcohol warmth at the finish - that seems to go away as it warms - I think I started off with this being too cold. Thanks to Paul for saving half a bottle for me!