Ohmine 3Grain Pasteurized Omachi 720ml (Seasonal)

Ohmine 3 Grain Pasteurized Omachi is a seasonal Japanese sake from Ohmine Shuzou in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, brewed exclusively with 100% Omachi rice polished to 50%.

Omachi’s naturally soft texture and generous rice character are expressed through Ohmine’s modern brewing style. The aroma opens with vivid notes reminiscent of fresh yellow peach and lychee, followed by concentrated sweetness resembling ripe Pione grapes.

Refreshing acidity provides contrast to the fruit sweetness, creating a juicy yet balanced palate. As the temperature rises, the sake develops greater depth, revealing fuller rice-derived umami and richness.

Ohmine uses Benten spring water for brewing, and its mineral character helps bring freshness and definition to the sake’s concentrated fruit profile.

What Does Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi Taste Like?

Primary Flavours: Yellow Peach • Lychee • Pione Grape

Aroma: Fresh Yellow Peach • Lychee • Ripe Fruit

Palate: Juicy • Concentrated Sweetness • Soft Texture • Rice Umami

Finish: Refreshing Acidity • Mineral • Smooth • Lingering

The official tasting comment specifically describes freshly picked yellow peach and lychee aromas, concentrated Pione-grape-like sweetness and a refreshing acidic finish.

What Is Omachi Rice?

Omachi (雄町) is one of Japan’s historic sake-rice varieties and is particularly associated with sake showing depth, softness and generous rice character.

Ohmine uses 100% Omachi for this expression and polishes it to 50%.

The resulting sake combines Omachi’s soft texture and depth with Ohmine’s characteristic fruit-forward and mineral-driven brewing style.

What Does Pasteurized / Hiire Mean?

This expression is Hiire (火入れ), or pasteurized sake.

Pasteurization stabilizes the sake while allowing Ohmine to retain its fruit-driven character. This distinguishes it from seasonal Nama or Kasumi Nama Omachi releases, which are separate products.

Food Pairing

The combination of fruit sweetness, refreshing acidity and Omachi umami makes this more versatile than a very delicate Ginjo-style sake.

Recommended pairings include grilled pork, yakitori, teriyaki chicken, roast duck, tempura, grilled fish, mushroom dishes, richer seafood, soft cheese and lightly glazed meat dishes.

The sake’s acidity can refresh the palate after richer foods, while the Omachi-derived umami has enough depth to accompany savoury dishes.

Recommended Serving Temperature

This bottle is interesting because it can be enjoyed at more than one temperature.

Chilled: 8–12°C — emphasizes peach, lychee and refreshing acidity

Slightly warmer / Nurukan: around 35–40°C — increases the rice umami, richness and depth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi?

Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi is a pasteurized Japanese sake from Ohmine Shuzou in Yamaguchi, brewed with 100% Omachi rice polished to 50%.

What does Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi taste like?

It has vivid yellow-peach and lychee aromas, concentrated Pione-grape-like sweetness and refreshing acidity. Warming the sake reveals additional rice umami and richness.

Is Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi sweet or dry?

It has a distinctly fruit-forward and sweet impression, particularly Pione-grape-like concentrated sweetness, but refreshing acidity prevents it from feeling overly heavy. Ohmine does not publish an SMV.

What rice is used?

It is made with 100% Omachi rice.

What is the rice polishing ratio?

The Omachi rice is polished to 50%.

What is the alcohol percentage?

The current official release contains 13% ABV. Check your physical bottle if your imported inventory carries a different vintage.

Is Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi pasteurized?

Yes. It is a Hiire (火入れ), or pasteurized, sake.

Can Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi be served warm?

Yes. Ohmine specifically recommends gently warming it during colder months, which increases the perception of rice umami and richness.

What food pairs well with Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi?

Its fruit sweetness, acidity and Omachi richness make it suitable with grilled meat, yakitori, tempura, grilled fish, mushrooms and richer seafood dishes.