Sado Gold Mine Aged Sake takes its name from the historic Sado gold mine on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. This 2018 vintage has been aged — unusual in sake, where freshness is typically prized — developing a deeper, more complex and slightly oxidative character. Honey, dried fruit, walnut and gentle acidity. A thoughtful aged sake for those interested in the category beyond its youthful, fresh form.