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Heavensake is a a composition by acclaimed French Cellar Master, Regis Camus, in collaboration with Japan's most respected sake breweries. Heavensake Junmai 12 has notes of salted caramel with a bright, fresh finish, this sake has 25% less alcohol and calories than classic sakes without compromising on taste. It pairs well with anything from a light snack to your favorite risotto. -
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Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is a premium Japanese sake produced by Imada Shuzo, a renowned sake brewery located in the Hiroshima prefecture in Japan. This sake is made using traditional methods, with a focus on using high-quality ingredients and a dedication to craftsmanship. Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is made from Hattanso rice, an extinct heirloom breed which is polished to 75% of its original size, resulting in the best expression of rice flavor, balance, and complexity. Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is full flavor, earthy touches and great texture with a long, persistent finish. Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is a versatile sake that pairs well with a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and other seafood dishes. It also pairs well with grilled meats, tempura, and other savory dishes. The sake can be served chilled or at room temperature, depending on the occasion and personal preference. Overall, Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is a beautifully crafted sake that showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese sake brewing. Its delicate flavors and elegant texture make it a great choice for any occasion, whether you are enjoying it with a meal or sipping it on its own. -
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Founded in 1849, the Tajima Brewery is managed by the 6th generation of the family. The brewery specializes in the production of yamahai sake. The traditional yamahai method of brewing sake takes 3 times longer than modern methods, but it gives the sake an exceptionally layered and complex flavor. The Tajima family named their sake Fuku Chitose to express their wish that their sake will always bring happiness to those who drink it. Fuku means “happiness” while chitose means “forever”.
Compare and contrast this 2 delicious YAMAHAI sakes, Fuku Chitose Yamahai Junmai and Fuku Chitose Toku Yamahai Junmai Ginjo. Kampai!! -
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- Serving temp: Chilled, at room temperature, or warm
- Tasting notes: Bone-dry. Soft & smooth with rice-laden umami. Clean finish.
- Food pairing: Kurobuta pork - grilled or simmered, Grilled salmon, Toro sashimi, Creamy oysters, raw or steamed.
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Established in 1823, in the shadow of one of Japan's largest volcanic mountains Mt. Haku. With the blessing of this dormant goddess (namely, her naturally filtered water) they brew exquisite sake. A very enjoyable dry sake from Tengumai. Full expansive flavor with a great body and enjoyable mouth feel. Light umami on the palate. This is a wonderful sake to pair with food like Miso hotpot and Stewed dishes. -
This is the Honjozo style sake with added distilled alcohol. Another popular category of standard class sake that all the sake drinker loves. The captivating smoothness and crisp dry finish pair well with grilled type of food. Enjoyable in chilled but warming it up will make it creamier and drier. -
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Izumo Fuji Junmai Ancient Shrine is made with Yamada Nishiki rice grown in Shimane prefecture. The brewery is located in the town of Izumo, home to one of Japan’s oldest and most revered Shinto shrines. Izumo Fuji Junmai Ancient Shrine has violet aroma, plum on palate; soft, relaxed, and expansive in texture. An “umami type” of sake with ricey dryness. Serve chilled, room temperature or warmed. Versatile but best with rich foods like Japanese stews, grilled steak, and briny shellfish. -
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A lively and bracing sake, full bodied and assertive. Initial fruit notes of white peach balanced by darker shades of fresh cut herbs and a definitive saline finish that makes it an ideal pairing for fresh seafood and a knockout pairing for freshly cracked oysters. Made from heirloom Bizen Omachi rice milled to 53%. -
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This very special bottle was originally conceived by the 5th generation current brewery owner Kosuke Kuji and the late legend brewmaster Hajime Yamaguchi. Nanbu Bijin 10 Years Aged Daiginjo is a well-structured Daiginjo with a silky mouthfeel and elegantly clean finish. The subtle notes of fuji apple, white peach and musk melon dance around the nose and play a lively game of contrast against the delicate grain and spice notes that are hidden on first impression. This sake is then produced using a time consuming shizuku method where drops of sake are collected through gravity versus being pressed, it is then aged in 1.8L bottles for 10 years before final bottling. Nanbu Bijin brewery makes limited releases of this sake only available to select restaurants in the U.S. and very special sake stores.
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The brewery was established in 1902, and the Nanbu Bijin brand name came to be in 1951. The Iwate area used to be called Nanbu (South), and is a place rich with nature, abundant water and fertile soil. In Japan, most breweries of the time made quite rough, inelegant, sweet sake, but this brewery wanted to make clean & beautiful sake like a fair southern maiden. Hence, the name Nanbu Bijin, or Southern Beauty.
Made from 100% Yamada Nishiki rice, the label was designed to evoke the image of a single grain of this pure white Sakamai (sake rice). Has an elegant Ginjo aroma, an a pillowy mouthfeel. Splendidly balanced. -
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Tatenokawa was the first Sake Brewery in Yamagata who decided to brew exclusively Junmai Daiginjo class sake, and hope to continue to do so while providing their high quality merchandise at an affordable price. Nearly all of the rice they use to brew is locally grown Miyama Nishiki and Dewasansan. In 2014, ANA International picked this sake for their First Class and Business Class sake. Using the locally grown Dewasansan sake rice and only native Yamagata Kobo, Tatenokawa achieves an elegant sake with surprising complexity and energy. Relatively high acidity with a grapefruit peel-like aroma and flavor. Just the right amount of sweetness offers balance and leads every sip into a refreshing finish. -
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Compare and contrast this 2 Junmai Daiginho from Yamagata- Tatenokawa Three Peaks Junmai Daiginjo
- Tatenokawa 18 Nakadori Junmai Daiginjo
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6 bottles of Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo 720ml Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese sake that is highly regarded for its exceptional quality and complex flavor profile. It is produced by the Asahi Shuzo Brewery, located in the Yamaguchi Prefecture of Japan, using only the finest rice and water. Junmai refers to sake that is made purely from rice, water, yeast, and koji (a type of fungus that converts starch to sugar). Daiginjo is a classification of sake that indicates it is made from highly polished rice (at least 50% of the outer layer of the rice grain is removed) and fermented at low temperatures for an extended period of time. Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo is made using Yamada Nishiki rice, which is considered one of the best sake rice varieties in Japan. It has a polished ratio of 23%, meaning that 77% of the outer layer of the rice grain has been removed. This allows for a pure and delicate flavor profile with a subtle sweetness and floral aroma. Overall, Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo is a highly sought-after sake that is often served as a special occasion drink or as a gift to those who appreciate fine sake. -
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Along the Tosa Sea, where whales swim and seafood is abundant, lies Kochi Prefecture. Suigei Brewing, founded in Kochi Prefecture, is in the center of the rich food culture of the Tosa area, as they are committed to brewing a “sake that pairs well with food.” Suigei’s sake has a mild aroma and rich umami, with a crisp aftertaste and light acidity that brings out the deliciousness of food. Their brewing technique focuses on making the most of the characteristics of the sake rice they use, with the main production method being Junmai-zukuri. They offer a variety of sakes from Junmai to Junmai Daiginjo. Compare and contrast these 3 delicious bottles. -
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Product will be shipped in 5 working days.Most aged sake (koshu) is sweet but this is bone dry from the nutrient rich fermentation. There’s nice acidity even on the nose. Look for salted key lime pie amid the caramel and nuts. The palate features complex amino acids from the cold lactic fermentation (Kimoto). Adding to the fun is cult Aramasa yeast #6 and 7 years aging in 1800ml bottles. On the dry finish you can really taste the ocean water. Iwanoi 7 Year Kimoto Junmai Koshu should be served just below or above room temperature with yakitori, goose, sturgeon nitsuke, mackerel, salted nuts, dark chocolate. -
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Compare and contrast these 2 super premium Japanese sake that is highly regarded for its exceptional quality and complex flavor profile. It is produced by the Asahi Shuzo Brewery, located in the Yamaguchi Prefecture of Japan, using only the finest rice and water. Junmai refers to sake that is made purely from rice, water, yeast, and koji. Daiginjo is a classification of sake that indicates it is made from highly polished rice (at least 50% of the outer layer of the rice grain is removed) and fermented at low temperatures for an extended period of time. You will receive 2 bottles of 720ml each- Dassai Beyond
- Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo
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Believing that good sake is made with good rice, Izumibashi is one of the few breweries in Japan that polish and grow their own sake-rice with their own hands. The name Izumibashi comes from the Izumi river which used to irrigate their fields, and Hashi their family name - together Izumibashi means Izumi Bridge. This luxurious junmai daiginjo is ready for an evening of elegance! Rich aromas of ripe apple and melon envelop the senses, with whispers of anise and coconut milk. Juicy fruit and rice flavors dance on the palate dressed in an unforgettable silky smoothness. Made using the unique and rare Rakufumai sake rice polished to 35% paired with traditional kimoto production methods create a brew of the highest caliber. -
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Established in 1688, Katsuyama is a sake brewery with traditions lasting well over three century. They were established to brew the upscale sake enjoyed exclusively by the feudal lords of the Sendai domain, where was founded by Japan's Most famous samurai & military commander Date Masamune. To this day, Katsuyama carries on the reputation and tradition of its origins as a brewery for the lords.Brewed with a traditional sake brewing method, Den features a fruity aroma and distinct rich flavors. This sake has the true characteristics of a Junmai Daiginjo. Its crisp and clean umami stands out clearly and lingers as a distinctly mouthwatering aftertaste. It is an excellent choice to pair with tuna and salmon sushi/sashimi. It also goes well with meat and meat dishes prepared in both Japanese and western style.
Den means "tradition," referring to the traditional way this sake is brewed.
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Hiro Junmai Sake Red, 300ml- Inspired by the ancient recipe of Hiroemon Takeda, the renowned Samurai and Japanese Sake connoisseur, Hiro is crafted by our own Toji (Master Brewer) using only specially polished rice from the Murakami plain in the Niigata Region.
- nose: very inviting earthy notes, creamy vanilla nougat with peppered pear and banana aromas
- palate: delicate, light and smooth with a subtle sweetness and a complex silky, dry-yet-fruity with melon, tapioca, and white pepper accents
- finish: long and well rounded, with a medium body elegant finish
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A classic Gohyakumangoku smooth sake by Niigata Meiji. The Silver-label Junmai is a feat of delicate fruit aromas. This soft, pleasant sake is a major crowd pleaser with hints of banana and citrus beneath a gentle rice flavor, followed by cleansing finish. Pairing with both eastern and western dishes, and excellent at every temperature. -
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Founded in 1849, the Tajima Brewery is managed by the 6th generation of the family. The brewery specializes in the production of yamahai sake. The traditional yamahai method of brewing sake takes 3 times longer than modern methods, but it gives the sake an exceptionally layered and complex flavor. The Tajima family named their sake Fuku Chitose to express their wish that their sake will always bring happiness to those who drink it. Fuku means “happiness” while chitose means “forever”.
Tasting Note: Savory aromas of pumpkin and spices with complex earthy flavors. The finish is dry and long lasting.
Food Pairing: Serve at room temperature or warmed with slow-cooked pork belly, braised short rib, and nutty cheese.
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Yoi-no-Tsuki Midnight Moon Daiginjo Sake is a premium Japanese sake produced by Yoi Shuzo, a sake brewery located in the Shimane prefecture. This sake is made using high-quality Ginginga rice, which is polished to a ratio of 50% and a small amount of in-house distilled alcohol enhances the aromas and softens the body.resulting in a refined and delicate flavor. The tasting notes of Yoi-no-Tsuki Midnight Moon Daiginjo Sake is ripe honeydew melon, peach, strawberry, bamboo and anise flavors. The brewing process of Yoi-no-Tsuki Midnight Moon Daiginjo Sake is carefully controlled to ensure the highest quality. The rice is milled, washed, and steamed before being fermented with yeast and koji mold. The sake is then carefully filtered and bottled to preserve its delicate flavor and aroma. Overall, Yoi-no-Tsuki Midnight Moon Daiginjo Sake is a premium sake that is highly valued by sake enthusiasts for its complex and nuanced flavor profile. It is best served chilled and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and tempura. -
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Dry, clean, light-bodied and well-refined. This is a representative of the TanreiKarakuchi sake made in Niigata, the heartland of Japanese premium sake production. Kirinzan Shuzo is located near Mt. Kirin (= Kirin-zan) in Tsugawa, Niigata. Kirin is a mythical creature much like a flying unicorn, is believed to bring about happiness and luck. Food pairing:- Matches well with most of Japanese dishes, especially when served room temp or lukewarm, including raw/lightly grilled fish and shrimps, tofu, simmered vegetable, and sunomono.
- Bacon-wrapped Scallops - “The Classic” is paired with the soft, rich, nuttiness of the seared Sea Scallop because of the ricey, nutty aromas of the sake. The crispy, salty outer rim of seared bacon needs the strong more intensely forward flavors that the sake provides.
- Other recommendations: Trout Amandine, Roasted chestnuts, Terrine of foie-gras, Sea urchin carbonara, Pear and frangipane tart.
