Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Sake

By |August 15, 2024|Categories: , , , , |Tags: |

The most intense flavours of the Yamadanishiki rice have been drawn out to achieve a highly floral, delicate sake with a salty palate and a rich and aromatic minerality. Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Sake has  aromas of melon, lemon, bitter orange, sage and subtle herbaceous. On the palate it offers a perfect balance of lemon and bitter orange to offer a long-lasting finish.

Iwanoi 7 Year Kimoto Junmai Koshu

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

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.

Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Years Junmai Daiginjo Yukimuro Sake

By |June 8, 2021|Categories: , , , |

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  

Jikon Junmai Ginjo Omachi

By |August 15, 2023|Categories: , , , |

--- 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!!

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%.

Kajikawa Junmai Daiginjo

By |July 23, 2024|Categories: , , , |

Kajikawa Junmai Daiginjo is a clean and refined sake. Combines silky and mild taste with light, gentle aromas of chestnuts, rice, toast, brown sugar and raisins. Named in honor of the majestic Kajikawa river that provides and indispensable water resource for the brewery in making premium sakes.

Yuki Otoko Yeti Honjozo Sake 1.8L

By |August 23, 2021|Categories: , , , , |

Yuki Otoko "Yeti" Honjozo Sake 1800ml

  • Serving temp: Chilled, at room temperature, or warm
  • Tasting notes: Dry, clean, & light with hints of umami and sweetness. Smooth & refreshing like melting snow.
  • Food pairing: Yakitori (skewered chicken), Simmered pork (kakuni) , Grilled salmon
  • Aoki Shuzo has been awarded gold medals at the Japan National Sake Competition in 2016, 2014,2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, etc.
 

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.

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!!
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