fine sake; high-quality alcohol
Refers to excellent sake or, more broadly, any fine alcoholic drink. Often used in literary or appreciative contexts.
He loves fine sake above all else.
この地方は美酒の産地として知られている。
This region is known as a producer of fine sake.
fine wines and prized delicacies
Compound of 美 (beautiful, fine) and 酒 (sake, alcohol). The reading びしゅ is the on'yomi of both characters.