We're all familiar with what a Kit Kat is. How could we not? They’ve been with most of us since getting a sugar high became an option. As a candy it’s delicious yet standard. Over the years the concept changed to make them different sizes and even different flavors. Nestle Japan took this to heart and just went crazy with it, but in the best possible way.

Nestle Japan started making flavors such as strawberry, melon, dark chocolate, and even green tea matcha. To this day they are still experimenting with new flavors and I really don’t want them to stop anytime soon. I guess the real question here is why am I writing about candy when I should be talking about all things boozey? Well, I guess that’s my cue to introduce Nestle Japan’s Saké Kit Kat!

This product has been out for over a year now and you can’t really get it unless you’re in Japan (or possibly adjacent countries). I somehow stumbled onto a bag or two on Amazon while searching for wedding favors. I decided I would it give it a try myself. I didn’t waste anytime at all. I grabbed the package out of the courier’s hands like a velociraptor at feeding time.

I ripped the bag open and took out my first piece. The smell of saké was so powerful I thought I was sipping a cup in an onsen, and this was just from nicking the wrapper. The smell was so good and inviting that I had to savor it. But nothing prepared me for how much I enjoyed this kit kat. There was a beautiful symmetry of sweetness between the white chocolate and kick from the Junmai saké they used.

I was in dessert wine heaven from a tiny piece of chocolate. The company, and myself, highly recommend not giving this to children or adults who get drunk easily. Each two bar piece contains approximately .8% alcohol. Nestle is not playing around as this is made with actual saké. So if you’re going to have one, do so at home or just have one piece. I can easily see someone accidentally getting drunk on this if they eat a few.

Check out the link to the Amazon reseller page that I got it from. I would suggest you hurry and buy some since supplies are very limited (they ran out almost immediately after I bought only two packages). Maybe one day Nestle Japan will be able to make it over to the States to give us more variety on an already beloved tooth rotting staple.

Kanpai!