Soto is an award winning, Super Premium Junmai Daigingo sake from Niigata Japan Soto IS ALL NATURAL, GLUTEN FREE and has NO ADDITIVES, NO PRESERVATIVES, and NO ADDED SUGAR. Soto has an elegant aroma and a smooth taste of fresh apple, cucumber and hint of lime zest, with a medium dry finish Soto means 'OUTSIDE' in Japanese and the name is a celebration of the earth's purest elements - the finely polished rice and pristine mountain water Multiple awards at key tasting competitions, including a Gold from the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition, a Platinum Award (SIP Awards), Best in Show (MicroLiquor Competition), 93 (Tastings World Sake Challenge ) and 91 (Ultimate Wine Challenge)