Selected Premium Sake and Spirits for Mid-Autumn Gatherings
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family and friends to gather, share delicious food, and exchange warm wishes. A good drink can add even more flavor to the festive table. USE offers special promotions on sake, shochu, umeshu, and other selections, providing a variety of choices for gifting and food pairing.
Mid-Autumn Gift Recommendations: Premium Spirits and Elegant Design
Share your heartfelt wishes through carefully selected gifts. Elegantly designed Japanese gin and gold leaf sweet potato shochu each offer their own distinctive character, making them suitable for family, friends, elders, or sharing at gatherings.
JIN Series Gin: A Century of Craftsmanship
Produced by Oyama Jinshichi Shoten, JIN7 Series 00 and JIN7 Series 01 reflect more than a century of craftsmanship. Originally established as a traditional kimono merchant, the brewery continues to embrace innovation while honoring its heritage.
Inspired by traditional kimono culture, the JIN7 series incorporates clothing label designs into its packaging, creatively expressing the balance of botanical ingredients used in each gin. The result is a unique combination of craftsmanship, design, and flavor.
Fukukinzan Sweet Potato Shochu with Gold Leaf
Crafted from Kagoshima-grown Kogane Sengan sweet potatoes and fermented with white koji before atmospheric distillation, this premium sweet potato shochu is bottled together with gold leaf.
It offers refreshing aromas reminiscent of apple and loquat, complemented by delicate sweet potato notes. Its smooth and crisp character delivers both elegance and drinkability. The shimmering gold leaf within the bottle adds a festive touch, making it an excellent choice for gifts, holiday visits, and special celebrations.
Mid-Autumn Food Pairing Recommendations
From charcoal-grilled dishes and fresh seafood to Japanese barbecue, crispy fried foods, mooncakes, and seasonal fruits, pairing the right beverage with festive cuisine can enhance every dining experience.
Autumn Seafood Pairing: Amanoto Junmai Daiginjo 35
Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy rich seafood such as fresh fish and crab. The natural sweetness and delicate texture of these seasonal ingredients pair beautifully with premium sake featuring elegant fruit aromas.
Amanoto Junmai Daiginjo 35, recipient of the Kura Master 2026 Gold Award, showcases refined aromatics and the delicate flavors achieved through premium Akita rice and long-term low-temperature fermentation. It complements autumn seafood while highlighting the natural umami of the ingredients.
Charcoal-Grilled and Savory Dishes: Nagahama Roman Umeshu Malt Whisky Blend
Rich grilled meats and savory barbecue dishes pair especially well with fruit-forward umeshu, whose balance of sweetness and acidity helps cut through the richness of the food.
Nagahama Roman Umeshu Malt Whisky Blend is made from fully ripened Kishu plums and matured in whisky barrels. The result is a rich and layered flavor profile that combines the fruity character of umeshu with the depth and complexity of whisky cask aging. It is equally enjoyable alongside meals or as a relaxing after-dinner drink.
Mooncakes and Seasonal Desserts: Sanran Junmai Daiginjo
After a festive feast, mooncakes, traditional sweets, and seasonal fruits provide a delightful conclusion to the celebration. Pairing them with a refined sake can further enhance their delicate flavors.
Sanran Junmai Daiginjo features a smooth texture and elegant aromatics, making it an excellent companion to lighter desserts and fresh fruit. Its gentle character harmonizes beautifully with sweet flavors, creating a lingering and enjoyable finish.
▍Mid-Autumn Festival Special Promotion
Special offers will be available at the following USE retail locations from September 4 to September 28:
- USE Sake Garden
- Far Eastern SOGO Taipei Zhongxiao Store
- Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store
- MITSUI OUTLET PARK Linkou II
- Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Taichung
- Kaohsiung Dale Shopping Center
Notes:
- Promotional items are available while supplies last. Product availability varies by location and is subject to actual store inventory.
