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Ohmine 3Grain Yamadanishiki is Ohmine's entry level Junmai Daiginjo, having a sweet and rich aroma of white peaches, and is created with layers of minerality. The aroma is that of greenery, like when you stand in the Akiyoshidai grassland of Yamaguchi. Tastes of muscat and pineapple are well balanced with minerality, giving way to a finish that is both bitter like Matcha, and sweet, like coconut.
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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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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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Hakurakusei Junmai Ginjo Sake The Connoisseur is clean and zippy sake and remarkably food friendly. Enjoying this out of glassware with plenty of room to breathe can really unlock its nuances, once you catch a touch of grapefruit or melon it disappears. Just full enough to stand up to richer and sweeter foods like simmered Japanese nimono dishes or to cut through chicken liver mousse. And if you’ve never tried the heavenly combination of sake and caviar, this is the place to start. Made from lesser known varietal Kura no Hana rice milled to 55%. -
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Using their naturally Dried Yamada Nishiki rice from Arata Kousaku's organically fertilized farm, they are able to reach the highest level of quality. The aroma is modest yet fruity, and the first sip conveys an incredible roundness of flavor, both contributing to the balance of this canvas of character. -
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Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo is made from Dewasansan rice, a descendant of the iconic Omachi heirloom strain. This rice is exclusively grown in Yamagata prefecture and helped to pave the way for Yamagata to receive the first geographical indication (GI), or appellation, in all of Japan. Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo has some grassy, floral aromas with green apple and melon notes. The finish is soft and smooth. It is an excellent pairing with teriyaki salmon, sautéed snow pea shoots or maple glazed ham. -
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Tentaka Organaka Junmai is one of the few organic sakes produced in Japan and made with the intention of creating a completely natural product with nothing added. The area’s natural underground springs provide Tentaka with a pure, fresh water source, which is also triple-filtered. Tentaka Organaka Junmai is a sake with clean, dry, and straightforward, with bright banana and mild melon aromas and soft, subdued rice flavors. Try to pair it with brussels sprouts, butternut squash, shiitake mushrooms, or pork loin. Kampai!! -
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A beautifully dense and complex sake, the Toyo Bijin Ichiban Matoi Junmai Daiginjo contains notes of fresh tropical fruit like melon, papaya and strawberry. Gorgeous aromatics, the sake itself is soft with a pleasant off dry flavor, but balanced by a light acidity. A bracing, lively and racy example of the Daiginjo category. Enjoyable on its own or with lighter fare like fluke or salted and grilled vegetables, this also makes for a pleasantly surprising pairing with fresh fruit. Drink it chilled, Kampai!! -
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The Hojo Biden Yamahai Junmai is a bold sake designed to match the rich flavors of the local Fukuoka cuisine. Brewed a touch sweeter than a common sake, the off dry flavor is balanced by a stronger alcohol presence of 16-17% and higher than average acid from the yamahai brewing process. Aged for 2 years in bottle before release to allow the flavors to mellow and harmonize. It has notes of honey, almonds, and vanilla lead to a balanced palate. The sweetness and acidity give this Sake body and depth, which make it the perfect match for rich cuisines like grilled mackerel, miso marinated pork loin, or spicy hot pot. -
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--- Limited Availability --- Jikon (now or never) is a sake that lives up to its name. Bright, bracing and full of energy and elegance this is a sake that seizes the moment. Made by Tadayoshi Onishi in his family's traditional brewery in small batches using traditional methods and equipments. Drink it chilled, Kampai!! -
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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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Founded in the 1540’s, the Tomita Brewery is one of the oldest breweries in Japan and is now managed by the 15th generation of the family, Yasunobu Tomita, who is also the brewmaster. The Tomita’s named their sake Shichi Hon Yari, or “Seven Spearsmen,” after the leaders of the historic Battle of Shizugatake which was fought just outside their town of Kinomoto. Shichi Hon Yari Junmai is the classic representation of the brewery’s style with its traditional and modern dimensions. Earthy and rich aromatics and flavors meet elegance and softness in the finish. The bright acidity makes this a fun sake to pair with dishes outside of traditional Japanese cuisine, including Duck a l’orange and Yukhoe, Korean Steak Tartare.
