SHO CHIKU BAI NIGORI SAKE +14 375ML

Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Sake 375 mL

• Tasting / Profile
   • A coarsely filtered (nigori) junmai‐style sake from Sho Chiku Bai, brewed with Calrose rice at ~70% polishing. 
   • ABV: ~15.0%. 
   • Flavor profile: creamy milky appearance, aromas/flavors of ripe banana, vanilla, melon, strawberry, sweet rice custard. 
   • Style note: Because this is nigori (unfiltered), rice solids remain — requires gentle mixing/ shaking before service to incorporate sediments. 

• Menu Versatility
   • Serve chilled (45-50 °F / 7-10 °C) in a white wine glass or chilled sake glass to highlight the sweet, creamy texture — ideal for desserts or as a transition to nightcap.
   • Also works well with spicy or richly flavored cuisine — the sweetness and texture help balance heat (e.g., Thai curry, BBQ, bold Asian stir-fry). 
   • Position as a dessert‐offering sake, or a sweet alternative to port/late harvest wine — useful on a sake list or wine list wanting diversity.

• Operational Efficiency
   • Format: 375 mL bottle — manageable size for by-the-glass service or smaller pours; minimizes waste if consumption is uncertain.
   • Recognised mainstream sake brand with wide distribution — staff training burden is low; easy to sell to guests unfamiliar with sake.
   • Shelf‐stable in typical cooler/wine display; doesn’t require special cellar conditions beyond standard sake handling (cool, dark).
   • Because it is a sweeter style, pour profiles may differ (e.g., smaller pour size to control cost/margin) but still fits existing glassware lines.

• Profit Potential
   • Opportunity to upsell: guests may view this as “premium sake dessert option” and be willing to pay a little more than generic wine dessert pour.
   • Use narrative: “creamy, sweet Japanese nigori sake — banana, vanilla & sweet rice custard” to differentiate and justify price.
   • Good for pairing promotions: e.g., “nigori & dessert flight”, or menu suggestion: “spicy entrée + chilled nigori sake”.
   • Because it’s smaller format (375 mL) the cost risk per bottle is lower, enabling entry into premium sake without large inventory outlay.

Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Sake 375 mL — 15% ABV; creamy, milky sake with banana, vanilla and sweet-rice custard notes; serve chilled as dessert alternative or with spicy cuisine.