Heavensake Junmai 12

By |December 17, 2020|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

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.

Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai

By |July 8, 2021|Categories: , , , |Tags: , |

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.

Fuku Chitose Yamahai Sake Pack

By |March 22, 2022|Categories: , , , , , |Tags: |

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!!

Yuki Otoko Yeti Junmai Sake cup 180ml

By |February 15, 2023|Categories: , , , |

  • 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.

Kikusui Karakuchi Honjozo Sake 300ml

By |May 12, 2023|Categories: , , |

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.

Izumo Fuji Junmai Ancient Shrine

By |July 27, 2023|Categories: , , , |Tags: , |

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.

Isojiman Tokubetsu Junmai 53 Sake Pride of the Seashore

By |August 28, 2023|Categories: , , , |

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%.

Nanbu Bijin Shinpaku Junmai Daiginjo

By |March 20, 2024|Categories: , , , , |

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.  

Tatenokawa Three Peaks Junmai Daiginjo

By |March 20, 2024|Categories: , , , |

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.  

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Sake Pack

By |April 11, 2024|Categories: , , , , , |

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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