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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 2 delicious bottles. -
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Product will be shipped in 5 working days.Located at the foot of Mt. Kakuda in the Echigo Plain, Mine no Hakubai has over 400 years of history. Instead of the classic Niigata style of dry and short, they aim to create a “new” sake, centered on aroma, mellowness and deliciousness. A proprietary yeast lends herbs and acidity. While this is polished to 60% and using Yamagata rice, it’s more fascinating than your typical Ginjo. The nose is freshly expressed lemon skin oils. So fragrant! Then the herbs take over before it finally finishes with drying minerals. -
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Product will be shipped in 5 working days. Takeda Shuzo is located in the coastal fishing village of Joetsu in Niigata Prefecture. Takeda Black Skull Tokubetsu Honjozo MNG is made to highlight the local rice, you’ll get giant aromas that change on every revisit. There’s some Ginjo fruit plus a rich caramel leaping from the glass due to the Honjozo (brewer’s alcohol) used to extract extra aroma and texture. Late on the finish, look for cocoa powder. Enjoy as an aperitif with creamy cow’s milk cheeses, pastas like Carbonara and Primavera, foie gras or pizza. Serve at any temperature. -
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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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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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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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--- 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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Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Years Junmai Daiginjo Yukimuro Sake is a premium sake produced by Hakkaisan Brewery, located in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. This sake is unique in that it has been aged for three years in a yukimuro, a traditional snow storage room. The cold, consistent temperature of the yukimuro during the winter months allows the sake to mature slowly and develop a rich and complex flavor profile. The aroma of Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Years Junmai Daiginjo Yukimuro Sake is elegant and floral, with notes of white peach, apricot, and plum. On the palate, it is smooth and full-bodied, with a rich and layered taste that is both sweet and savory, with a hint of umami. It has a clean and refreshing finish, with a subtle and lingering aftertaste. The snow-aged sake is made from high-quality rice, which is polished to a ratio of 50%, resulting in a refined and delicate flavor. The sake is brewed using traditional methods, including a long fermentation period and careful filtration to remove impurities. Pairs well with Mediterranean seafood, washed cheese, or dry-aged beef such as short ribs. Overall, Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Years Junmai Daiginjo Yukimuro Sake is a rare and luxurious sake that is perfect for those who appreciate the complex and nuanced flavors of traditional Japanese beverage. The yukimuro aging process adds a unique depth and character to the sake, making it a truly special and unforgettable experience. Gluteen Free | No Preservatives | No additives | Vegan Friendly -
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Kakurei Daiginjo Sake is aromatic, slightly floral, full bodied, hints of pear & apple. Clean finish. It pairs with white fish – raw or lightly cooked. Oysters – creamy oysters, raw or steamed. -
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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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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.
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Yamagata prefecture has established itself as one of the top Ginjo and Daiginjo producing region of Japan and backs up the claim with locally developed rice strains best suited for the terroir. Yamagata is the first to implement Geographic Indication (GI). Sawane is currently in review process. The Gokujo has already been approved. Sawane means harmoniously brewed in Yamagata.Using locally developed Dewanosato rice and Yamagata Ginjo yeast, Sawane opens with a bright and fruity aroma of fresh pear and finishes with a crisp but fruity finish. This sake’s namesake is Benten, the beautiful goddess of wisdom, music and good fortune. May she bring you the best of luck.
