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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. -
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Product will be shipped in 5 working days.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. -
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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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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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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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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. -
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The Hojo Biden Yamahai Junmai is a bold sake designed to match the rich flavors of the local Fukuoka cuisine. Brewed a touch sweeter than a common sake, the off dry flavor is balanced by a stronger alcohol presence of 16-17% and higher than average acid from the yamahai brewing process. Aged for 2 years in bottle before release to allow the flavors to mellow and harmonize. It has notes of honey, almonds, and vanilla lead to a balanced palate. The sweetness and acidity give this Sake body and depth, which make it the perfect match for rich cuisines like grilled mackerel, miso marinated pork loin, or spicy hot pot. -
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Subtle hint of umami rich kombu dashi with slight pepperiness ending in warm aroma freshly cooked rice. Dry and bright acidity reminiscent of a Gruner Veltliner or Sancerre followed by rich savoriness with a slight hint of ripe banana in the finish. Savory finish that cleanses the pallet for the next bite. -
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The Junmai sake is stored at low temperatures for more than a year for maturation. All of flavors and aromas are in harmony with each other. Top flight producer of clean, pristine, connoisseur sake. Midorikawa Shuzo won gold medals at Japan National Sake Competition in 2015, 2008, etc. Serving temp.: Serve chilled, at room temp., or luke-warm (nuru-kan). Tasting note: Clean, smooth, and gracious. Mild and refreshing acidity. Elegant aroma. Subtle nose of melon and ginger. All of the elements are well-balanced. -
Fukucho Seaside Junmai Sparkling Sake is a unique and refreshing Japanese sparkling sake produced by Imada Shuzo, a renowned brewery located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. This sake is made using traditional methods, with a focus on using local ingredients and a dedication to quality. Fukucho Seaside Junmai Sparkling Sake is made from high-quality Nakase Shinsenbon rice. The rice is polished to 70% of its original size. The sake is then brewed using natural spring water from the local area, which adds a unique mineral quality to the finished product. One of the most distinctive features of Fukucho Seaside Junmai Sparkling Sake is its effervescence. This sake is carbonated using a secondary fermentation process, which creates a fine and persistent bubble that adds a refreshing and lively texture to the drink. On the nose, Fukucho Seaside Junmai Sparkling Sake offers delicate and fruity aromas, with notes of lemon-lime and apple aromas with a soft, frothy finish This sparkling sake is versatile and pairs well with a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and other seafood dishes. It is also a great option for toasting or enjoying on its own as an aperitif. Overall, Fukucho Seaside Junmai Sparkling Sake is a beautifully crafted sake that offers a unique and refreshing drinking experience. Its delicate flavors and effervescence make it a great choice for any occasion. Sparkling sake made through secondary fermentation in bottle. Toji Miho Imada uses a little white koji in this sake, resulting in citrus notes and refreshing finish. Fukucho Seaside Sparkling Junmai Sake has crisp notes of lemon-lime and apple aromas with a soft, frothy finish. Pairs well with seafood. Try with West Coast oysters, spicy shellfish dishes or fruit-based desserts. -
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Abe Shuzo, located in Niigata, underwent a revival when the 6th-generation ABE, the current Toji, took over the brewery in 2015. Mr. Yuta Abe and his highly enthusiastic team place a strong emphasis on flavor and prioritize it over efficiency, with the guiding principle of "Enjoy Fermentation." ABE Junmai displays a striking umami flavor at the start, accompanied by melon notes, and finishes with a grapefruit-like bitterness. A standard junmai sake in the Abe series. This sake has a good balance of rice flavor and acidity.
