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Senkin Immortal Wing Modern Muku Junmai Daiginjo

By 305|2024-03-20T16:00:20+00:00March 14, 2022|Categories: $30-$50, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, Vegan|

Senkin Modern Muku is the brewery’s flagship brand, brewed 100% with local Sakura city Yamada Nishiki rice. Part of their “modern” series (meaning that it was brewed with modern methods), the brewery touts this as their daily drinking sake - one that fits in your class as comfortably as wearing a clean white shirt. Muku, meaning pure or innocent, refers to a lack of excessive embellishment in the sake. It has a sharp, vibrantly fruity flavor with a well-balanced umami heft, and the brewery encourages drinkers to try enjoying their sake out of Boudreaux wine glasses to maximize the sensory potential of the brew. Food Pairings: Scallop with grapefruit salad, mozzarella and tomato salad, insalata di mare (Italian Seafood Salad), seafood aspic, sea urchin mousse, poached white asparagus, sashimi of thinly sliced white flesh fish with ponzu, shrimp cake with lemon garnish

Tatenokawa Tatenyan Junmai Daiginjo Sake

By 305|2024-08-31T20:40:56+00:00November 10, 2021|Categories: $30-$50, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake|

Tatenyan (who is a modeled after an actual cat who lives at the brewery) is the Tatenokawa's official mascot. One day she snuck into the brewery as a stray and has lived there ever since.

With a reserved aroma, well balanced rice umami and a round flavor, Tatenyan Junmai Daiginjo is great served chilled or at room temperature with sushi, sashimi, or grilled fish. This sake also pairs well with sparsely seasoned meat dishes like pork shabu shabu and yakitori with salt.

Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake

By 305|2024-08-28T18:04:01+00:00June 28, 2021|Categories: $30-$50, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake|Tags: Asahishuzo, Dassai|

Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese sake produced by the Asahi Shuzo Brewery, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its delicate and refined flavor profile, and is considered one of the finest examples of Junmai Daiginjo sake. Junmai refers to sake that is made purely from rice, water, yeast, and koji. Daiginjo is a classification of sake that indicates it is made from highly polished rice (at least 50% of the outer layer of the rice grain is removed) and fermented at low temperatures for an extended period of time. Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo is made using Yamada Nishiki rice, which is widely regarded as one of the best sake rice varieties in Japan. The rice is polished to a ratio of 39%. This polishing process removes impurities and results in a clean and crisp flavor profile with a delicate aroma. The sake is characterized by a mild sweetness and a smooth, refreshing finish. It is often served chilled and pairs well with a variety of Japanese cuisine, particularly seafood dishes. Overall, Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo is a highly-regarded sake that is prized for its exceptional quality and refined flavor profile. It is often considered a premium sake and is frequently served on special occasions or given as a gift to those who appreciate fine sake.

Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo Sake

By 305|2024-09-06T00:30:43+00:00July 16, 2021|Categories: $30-$50, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Kosher, Natural Wines, Sake|

Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese sake produced by the Katoukichibee Brewery, located in the Fukui Prefecture in Japan. It is made using the traditional brewing method and only the finest ingredients, including high-quality rice, water, yeast, and koji. Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo is an unpasteurized (nama) and undiluted (genshu) sake, which means it is bottled directly after fermentation without any additional processing. This gives the sake a more full-bodied and intense flavor profile, with a higher alcohol content than most sakes and also gives it a slightly fruity and floral aroma, with notes of pear, melon, and honeysuckle. Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo is best served chilled and pairs well with a variety of Japanese cuisine, particularly rich and flavorful dishes. It is also a popular sake for sipping on its own, as it is a full-bodied and complex sake with a smooth and lingering finish. Overall, Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo is a highly sought-after sake that is often served as a special occasion drink or paired with fine cuisine. The unique unpasteurized and undiluted nature of the sake, along with its use of high-quality Yamada Nishiki rice, makes it a favorite among sake enthusiasts.

Oze x Rose Junmai Daiginjo Sake

By 305|2024-02-14T19:08:17+00:00October 26, 2021|Categories: $30-$50, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake|

The Oze x Rose Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese sake produced in Gunma prefecture by Ryujin Shuzo Ryujin Shuzo's underground water is very soft and feminine, lending to their brewers the power to draw out the hidden flavors in their rice. Their aim is to create flavorful, mellow, high quality sake that warms the heart upon drinking. They like to combine their traditional skills and methods with the brewer's heart. To this end, they work hard to improve their skills every day to work towards the next challenge, and brew excellent beer in the off season. A lovely rose-colored sake that exists within a sphere of balance between sweet and tart, and has a flavor that resembles wild strawberries. Brewed with the exceedingly difficult-to-use red yeast, it has been said that if a Junmai Daiginjo is the most difficult grade of sake to brew, this Rose Junmai Daiginjo was 10 times as difficult, so many brewers are unable to work with it. Keep refrigerated.

Tatenokawa Three Peaks Junmai Daiginjo

By 305|2024-07-11T21:39:34+00:00March 20, 2024|Categories: $80 And Above, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake|

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.

Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Sake

By 305|2024-09-19T17:22:06+00:00August 15, 2024|Categories: $50-$80, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, Vegan|Tags: Sake|

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.

Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Years Junmai Daiginjo Yukimuro Sake

By 305|2024-09-20T14:00:50+00:00June 8, 2021|Categories: $50-$80, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake|

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

Kajikawa Junmai Daiginjo

By 305|2024-09-19T17:22:42+00:00July 23, 2024|Categories: $50-$80, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake|

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.

Suigei Sake Pack

By 305|2024-09-13T16:05:42+00:00March 5, 2024|Categories: $50-$80, Japan, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, Sake Packs|

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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