BLUE PURITY is Shimane prefecture's world famous premium brewery Rihaku's high standard Junmai sake. Shimane prefecture used to be called Izumonokuni and the region is famous for a strong Shinto relation where over 800 Shinto gods gather from all over Japan for the annual conference in Oct. Rihaku Junmai Blue Purity is made from Shimane prefectures original invented local grown rice called Kannomai, that is cross bled of Gohyakumangoku rice & Miyamanishiki rice, they both have a light, smooth & dry flavour profile. Kannomai means God Dancing and you can imagine how Shinto Gods enjoy this sake together and they may end up with a god dancing party. Rihaku Junmai BLUE PURITY has a quite complicated flavour such as a combination of Matsu pine resin, roasted chestnut and a touch of honey & bitter cacao. Dryness & Umami of Shimane local rice Kannomai is perfectly balanced, you could keep on drinking this sake one after another easily. Drink chilled or slightly warm.