December brings our most festive release yet - Evergreen Solstice: a Junmai Ginjo that captures the essence of the holiday season in every sip. Brewed from Arkansas Titan rice polished to Junmai Ginjo standards, this sake is infused with bright citrus, golden honey, rich maple, and wild spruce tips — a quartet that evokes snowy forests, cozy firesides, and the magic of winter gatherings.
The citrus offers a lively, refreshing brightness reminiscent of Japan's winter solstice yuzu baths, believed to bring good fortune and ward off the cold. Honey and maple add layers of natural sweetness that echo holiday traditions and bring a luxurious, silky texture to each sip. Spruce tips — foraged from Colorado's evergreen landscape — bring a resinous, piney complexity that's unlike anything you've tasted in sake before.
Served cold, this release balances botanical intrigue with elegant drinkability. It's a sake that honors both Japanese craftsmanship and American terroir, perfect for holiday toasts, festive meals, or quiet moments of seasonal reflection. With an ABV of 15-16%, it's robust enough to stand up to rich winter fare while remaining refreshingly nuanced.
Highlights
- Style: Junmai Ginjo
- Rice: Titan Rice from Arkansas, Junmai Ginjo polish
- ABV: 15–16%
- Serving temp: Cold (40–50°F)
- Pairings: Honey-glazed ham, roasted duck or goose, maple-glazed root vegetables, aged cheddar or gruyere, citrus desserts, spiced holiday cookies, blue cheese with honeycomb
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Bright citrus zest and fresh evergreen, with golden honey and maple sweetness beneath
- Palate: Lively citrus (orange peel, yuzu) followed by honey and maple layers, finished with resinous spruce tips
- Texture: Medium-bodied and velvety smooth with silky richness from honey
- Finish: Clean and refreshing with lingering honey sweetness, forest notes, and gentle citrus brightness