TASTE/PALATE: Clean and light on the palate, flavors of apples, touch of umami. The highest grade of sake available in the world. SŌTŌ, meaning "outside" in Japanese is a celebration of the earth's purest elements, brought together to make this super premium, all natural sake. ALL NATURAL, GLUTEN FREE, NO PRESERVATIVES, NO SULFITES. AWARDS: Gold Medal at San Francisco International Wine Competition, Gold Medal at Asia International Spirits Competition, 93 points at Sommelier’s Choice Awards