Eiko Fuji Honkara Sake

By |June 7, 2021|Categories: , , , |

Honkara is an abbreviation for “Honjozo Karakuchi”, which is a classic type of sake. Honjozo’s are rich and robust. “Karakuchi” means it is dry. This Honkara is a wonderful representation of the style. It has a light and silky mouthfeel, some marshmallow sweetness, melon, and a crisp dry finish. It can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature or gently warmed. Food Pairing: Serve chilled. Great with yakitori, mushrooms or other grilled meats.

Konteki Tears of Dawn Daiginjo Sake

By |September 5, 2024|Categories: , , , |

Brewed in the same way with the same ingredients as Pearls of Simplicity but with a touch of distilled alcohol to open up aromatics and lighten the overall impact. Konteki means “dew drops of the earth” while Higashiyama (the brewery name) translates to “eastern hill.“ Brewery workers have been known to start their days watching the sun rise over the mountains until the dew drops glisten as if they were the Tears of Dawn. Konteki Tears of Dawn Daiginjo Sake has notes of tropical banana, anise seed, and truffle. These same flavors come rushing through the full-bodied palate followed by a velvety and dangerously smooth finish. Try with braised pork ribs, fresh oysters or smoked gouda cheese.

Heavensake Pack

By |May 6, 2024|Categories: , , , , , , |Tags: , , , |

Heavensake is a a composition by acclaimed French Cellar Master, Regis Camus, in collaboration with Japan's most respected sake breweries. Compare and contrast these 3 premium Japanese sake. Heavensake Junmai Daiginjo Noir is delicately floral with a vibrant early summer fruits flavor. Heavensake Junmai Ginjo Azur has notes of milk chocolate, sweet nuts, rice pudding. Perfect sake for red wine/dry white wine drinkers. 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.

Afuri Ohana Kimoto Junmai Ohanasake Namazume

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

Made with yeast derived from a rose flower. It looks cherry colored from the yeast but it smells like cherries too. It’s creamy and packed with umami from the cold lactic fermentation (Kimoto) and the super geeky Hyogo grown Aiyama rice only polished to 90%. Then the rose flower yeast adds a layer of refreshing acidity and a hint of sweetness. Afuri Ohana Kimoto Junmai Muroka Nama can be served chilled or room temperature, try it with grilled pork, seared steak or as you begin your afternoon.

Suigei Sake Pack

By |March 5, 2024|Categories: , , , , |

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.

Imayo Tsukasa IMA Junmai Sake

By |February 5, 2024|Categories: , , , |

Imayo Tsukasa IMA Junmai Sake has refreshing fruity aroma upfront with cleansing acidity with a slight briny and mineral finish. It was also special brewed to pair well with oysters. The sake is gentle sweet with sour tones. It's made with a special yeast that cultivates manic acid, which enhance the body's ability to absorb the oysters nutrients.

Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo

By |August 19, 2023|Categories: , , , , |

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.

Tentaka Organaka Junmai

By |August 19, 2023|Categories: , , , |

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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