Another vintage-dated sake, this number, crafted from a small brewery in Yamagata, is named after a famous sword forged in the region to reflect its sharp, clean finish. 10 tanks of the sake are brewed, but only the single best one is bottled as vintage. With a polish ratio of 50%, it’s squarely in the daijinjo classification. Rich, silky, off-dry and complex, and a super match with a classic braised pork belly in a dark vinegar reduction.