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sōtō, meaning 'outside' in japanese, is a celebration of the earth's purest elements brought together to make this premium quality all-natural product. tasting notes: clean and light on the palate, apple, soft rice, touch of umami all natural | gluten free | no additives | no preservatives | no added sugar | no sulfites -
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Kikusui Perfect Snow – The king of Nigori Sake. Perfect Snow is a white, cloudy sake reminiscent of pure snow, with a crisp, dynamic flavor despite its sweet, full-bodied palate. By tasting the sake, the first thing you will notice is the full-bodied sweetness. The subtle texture of the “moromi” granules, created by carefully fermenting only the finest quality rice, leaves a striking impression. Although you are hit with a full-bodied flavor as the sake passes over your palate, you are left with a crisp, dynamic flavor. With an alcohol content of 21%, Perfect Snow will leave an impression. Best taken well-chilled on its own or on the rocks, or you can mix it with soda or milk to draw out the flavors. -
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. -
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- 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.
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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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Hiro Junmai Sake Red, 300ml- Inspired by the ancient recipe of Hiroemon Takeda, the renowned Samurai and Japanese Sake connoisseur, Hiro is crafted by our own Toji (Master Brewer) using only specially polished rice from the Murakami plain in the Niigata Region.
- nose: very inviting earthy notes, creamy vanilla nougat with peppered pear and banana aromas
- palate: delicate, light and smooth with a subtle sweetness and a complex silky, dry-yet-fruity with melon, tapioca, and white pepper accents
- finish: long and well rounded, with a medium body elegant finish
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Hiro Blue Junmai Ginjo Sake, 300ml- Inspired by the ancient recipe of Hiroemon Takeda, the renowned Samurai and Japanese Sake connoisseur, Hiro is crafted by our own Toji (Master Brewer) using only specially polished rice from the Murakami plain in the Niigata Region.
- nose: delicate vanilla maple nut fudge and spicy pear custard aromas; fruity and fresh, with banana undertones
- palate: crisp and smooth, with hints of fruits and vanilla, and a savory sweet potato bread, white mushroom, tart cherry and jicama subtle nuances
- finish: smooth, medium body-to-full body for a very well balanced finish
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sōtō, meaning 'outside' in japanese, is a celebration of the earth's purest elements brought together to make this premium quality all-natural product. tasting notes: clean and light on the palate, apple, soft rice, touch of umami all natural | gluten free | no additives | no preservatives | no added sugar | no sulfites -
Created by the Marumoto brewery in 2001, this sparkling sake is bottle fermented. Made like Champagne, the first of its type in Japan and the highest quality sparkling sake imported into the USA. The complexity and layers of flavor in this sake are widely loved among both Japanese and American consumers. Each bottle is hand bottled with utmost care; highest quality of this type is a core value for the Marumoto brewery.
Tasting Note: Soft and creamy with delicate carbonation, showing notes of peach yogurt and cream soda.
Food Pairing: Serve chilled with berry desserts.
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Moderately aromatic, lightly floral, hints of banana & pear. Soft clean finish. Aoki Shuzo is located in the Minami-Uonuma district, which is well know as the best appellation for the cultivation of the most popular table rice Koshi Hikari. Aoki has awarded gold medals at the Japan National Sake Competition many times such as in 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010 etc. Kakurei Junmai Ginjo was awarded Gold at “Joy of Sake” US National Sale Appraisal in 2015 and 2019. -
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Authentically-brewed Dry Junmai Sake is sealed into New Casks of Yoshino Cedar, and is only broken open for bottling once the sake reaches Kiku Masamune’s standard of excellence. We invite you to experience the invigorating cedar aroma and soft yet bright flavors. A nod to the Edo Period of Japan, when sake first started being produced on an industrial level, and was stored and transported in large wooden barrels by ship -
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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.
