Sake
Junmai Daiginjo & Daiginjo
“"Kura"
Master's Pride
純米大吟醸 蔵
Junmai Daiginjo 純米大吟醸
Kitsukura Brewery | Nagano Prefecture
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Master’s Pride is the closest to perfection that a bottle of sake can get. As the name reflects, this is a sake of supreme refinement and quality - truly an embodiment of all that a brew master could wish for in a bottle! Subtle and pristine sake aroma is followed by razor-smooth, slightly earthy yet dignified flavor.
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Body: Medium
Sake Meter Value: +3
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar
Flavor Profile:
Rich intensity, flavors of dried fruit, nuts, melon, peach, long finish; multiple layers emerge as the sake warms.Food Pairings:
Foie Gras | Grilled Yellowfin Tuna | Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Pasta | Braised Chicken Thighs with Apples -
Rice Type: Miyama-Nishiki
Milling Rate: 39%
Yeast: Nagano Kyokai #901
Alc by Vol: 16%Available Sizes: 720ml
"Yoi-no-Tsuki"
Midnight Moon
大吟醸 宵の月
Daiginjo 大吟醸
Tsukinowa Brewery | Iwate Prefecture
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Brewed from Iwate grown Ginginga sake rice, unique local yeasts and soft snow melt spring water to bring out bright round flavors and exotic tropical aromas. A small amount of in-house distilled alcohol enhances the aromas and softens the body.
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Body: Medium
Sake Meter Value: +5
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
Pure, smooth mid-palate, progresses to an edgy dry finish. Ripe honeydew melon, peach, strawberry, bamboo and anise flavors. With Tsukinowa's "Kakushi-Aji" or hidden flavors, no one profile stands out but all elements arrive in harmony.Food Pairings:
Scrambled Eggs with Sea Urchin and Lobster Sauce | Amaebi Sweet Shrimp Sashimi | Pan seared Mahi Mahi with Coconut Swiss Chard -
Rice Type: Ginginga
Milling Rate: 50%
Yeast: Giovanni no Shirabe
Alc by Vol: 16.5%Available Sizes: 720ml
"Tenka Shisei"
Divine Virtue
天下至聖
Junmai Daiginjo 純米大吟醸
Miyashita Brewery | Okayama Prefecture
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The people of Okayama Prefecture, known as the “Sunshine Country,” have been engaged in Sake production for over a 1,000 years utilzing the prominent heirloom Omachi Sake Rice. Miyashita Brewery uses this traditional rice, incorporating it in a modern production method - extremely high rice polish rate of 20%, to craft this Sake. “Divine Virtue” introduces the palate to the wonderful wisdoms of centuries old Sake masters, as well as to the incredible ingenuity of the present day Sake producers.
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Body: Light+
Sake Meter Value: +1
Serving Temp: Chilled, Cellar
Flavor Profile:
Honeydew and floral anise encompass the nose, while muscat and cantaloupe fruitiness are found on the mid-palate. The finish is a sublime rice sweetness.Food Pairings:
Lean White Fish Sashimi | Ceviche Traditional Edo-Mae Nigiri Sushi Kyoto (Kyo) Kaiseki | Grilled Trout Steamed Halibut -
Rice Type: Omachi
Milling Rate: 20%
Yeast: 1801
Alc by Vol: 16%Available Sizes: 720ml
“"Suiryu"
Sleeping Dragon
純米大吟醸生貯蔵 睡龍
Junmai Daiginjo 純米大吟醸
Kubo Honke Brewery | Nara Prefecture
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A subtly complex Sake that teases the palette with full flavors yet is crisp and light bodied. Brewed with a new perception of an old methodology; kimoto shubo starters bring to life the ancient Buddhist temples of Nara, paired with a high rice polish rate creating an incomparable Sake experience.
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Body: Light
Sake Meter Value: +7
Serving Temp: Chilled | Warmed
Flavor Profile:
This Nama Chozo balances light fruit flavors of cantaloupe and red apple skins with a hint of fresh yogurt and shishito pepper sharpness.Food Pairings:
Foie Gras | Grilled Yellowfin Tuna | Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Pasta | Braised Chicken Thighs with Apples -
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki
Milling Rate: 40%
Yeast: Kyokai #9
Alc by Vol: 15%Available Sizes: 720ml
“"Okutamba"
Harvest Waves
純米大吟醸 奥丹波
Junmai Daiginjo 純米大吟醸
Yamana Brewery | Hyogo Prefecture
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The word Tamba represents “rice fields,” resembling waves rolling in the soft autumn winds, inspiring this Sake’s name. Harvest Waves is a true masterpiece brewed in accordance with centuries-old authentic Tamba Toji brewing guild methodologies. It is brewed from Yamada Nishiki Sake rice grown from original Hyogo seeds, crafting a heavenly
Junmai Daiginjo. -
Body: Medium
Sake Meter Value: -2
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
Rich and complex, layered with notes of crème caramel, banana, papaya, and musk melon. Silky smooth on the palate with a crisp,
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Rice Type: Hyogo Yamada Nishiki
Milling Rate: 40%
Yeast: Meiri Ogawa #10
Alc by Vol: 16.5%Available Sizes: 720ml
Junmai Ginjo & Ginjo
"Hakuyou"
White Sun
純米吟醸 白陽
Junmai Ginjo 純米吟醸
Hakuyou Brewery | Fukushima Prefecture
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One of Japan's smallest breweries and survivor of the 2011 Fukushima earthquake, their three-man crew is focused on small-batch sake of extremely high-quality and style. They are connected to Japan’s culinary scene, commited to learning and sharing with top chefs.
Their dignified sake provide a sense of presence, impact and refinement.
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Body: Medium+
Sake Meter Value: +4
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar
Flavor Profile:
Smooth, lush, creamy rich texture, mild graininess, almond flower, layers of ripe peach and pear, razor-smooth finish with deep spicy warmthFood Pairings:
Ankimono Monkfish | Maine Lobster Rolls | Vegetarian Tempura | Simmered Daikon with Pork Miso Sauce -
Rice Type: Chiyo-Nishiki
Milling Rate: 55%
Yeast: # F-7
Alc by Vol: 16%Available Sizes: 300ml | 720ml | 1800ml
"Takara Fune"
Treasure Ship
純米吟醸 宝船
Junmai Ginjo 純米吟醸
Miyashita Brewery | Okayama Prefecture
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Miyashita Brewery est 1909 is located in Okayama City, Okayama Pref., one of Japan's finest agricultural areas. Celebrated for its mild weather, soft water, oysters, melons and ultra-high quality sake rice, Treasure Ship is a refined, modern-style Ginjo sake for everyday drinking.
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Body: Medium-
Sake Meter Value: +3
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile: Aromas of ripe melon, cherry blossom, bamboo leaf, steamed white rice; graceful, mildly dry flavors complimented by smooth, refreshing hints of alcohol.Food Pairings: Sashimi | Grilled Whitefish | Tofu | Prosciutto and Melon
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Rice Type: Yamada-Nishiki
Milling Rate: 60%
Yeast: Kiyokai #9
Alc by Vol: 15-16%Available Sizes: 300ml
"Kansan Jungin"
Hide and Seek
純米吟醸 福寿海 甘酸純吟
Junmai Ginjo
Nakagawa Brewery | Tottori Prefecture
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A collision of rice sweetness with moromi sourness; a game of hide and seek between Ginjo-ka characters and tart muscat, yuzu, and orange rind acidity. The lower rice mill rate and unique yeast create this playful, new-concept Sake, which echoes the undulating waves of the Sea of Japan.
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Body: Light
Sake Meter Value: -5
Serving Temp: Chilled | On The Rocks
Flavor Profile:
Crisp and vibrantly tart flavors with hints of muscat, yuzu, lemon and racing acidity. Aromas reminiscent of citrusy orange rind. -
Rice Type: Tottori Tamasakae
Milling Rate: 60%
Yeast: #77
Alc by Vol: 15%Available Sizes: 720ml
"Inabazuru Gouriki"
Field Crane
純米吟醸 いなば鶴 強力
Junmai Ginjo 純米吟醸
Nakagawa Brewery | Tottori Prefecture
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Field Crane presents razor-sharp smoothness combined with a hidden sweetness of hearty wild grains. Field Crane, milled to Daiginjo Grade but respectfully offered as Junmai Ginjo, has been winning Gold Medals since it was first released in 2008.
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Body: Medium +
Sake Meter Value: +4
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar
Flavor Profile: Full-bodied character, deeply complex; modest grainy aromas; rich Gouriki Rice flavors add malty depth. Long savory finish.Food Pairings: Yosenabe Hot Pot | Fried Tofu in Tempura Sauce | Butter-Sauteed Button Mushrooms with Lemon
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Rice Type: Gouriki Heirloom
Milling Rate: 50%
Alc by Vol: 16%Available Sizes: 720ml
"Makura No Yume"
Floating Dreams
吟醸 福寿海 まくらのゆめ
Ginjo
Nakagawa Brewery | Tottori Prefecture
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This Sake represents a changing of the guard from father to son, from the rich and full-bodied Junmai using established ancient techniques, to modern refined Ginjo utilizing contemporary brewing methodologies producing Sake with eye-appealing bottle aesthetics. This Sake expresses Ginjo-ka flavors that the “new” Nakagawa is now bringing to life.
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Body: Light
Sake Meter Value: +3
Serving Temp: Chilled | Room
Flavor Profile:
Bright Ginjo-Ka aromas: notes of fresh lime, baked apples, and cinnamon fritters followed by soft mouthfeel of polished richness and
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Rice Type: Gohyaku Mangoku
Milling Rate: 50%
Yeast: #1801
Alc by Vol: 15%Available Sizes: 720ml
Junmai & Tokubetsu Junmai
"Housui"
Fragrant Water
特別純米 芳水
Tokubetsu Junmai 特別純米
Housui Brewery | Tokushima Prefecture
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Fragrant Water is brewed with depth of flavor in mind. Their subterranean aquifer provides mineral water with a subtle saline character. Refined high-quality sake rice and traditional brewing methods create sake rich with irresistible grainy sweetness. Umami!
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Body: Full
Sake Meter Value: +4
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar | Room
Flavor Profile:
Mineral, stone fruit flavors balanced with nutty, rice mash character; subtle fruit and acidity extend long into the finish. Simultaneously refined and hearty.Food Pairings:
Udon Noodles with Sesame | Shiso & Broth | Shabu Shabu | Shrimp Zucchini Fritters -
Rice Type: Yamada-Nishiki
Milling Rate: 60%
Yeast: Kiyokai #7
Alc by Vol: 15-16%Available Sizes: 300ml | 720ml | 1800ml
"Tsukinowa"
Moon Ring
特別純米 月の輪
Tokubetsu Junmai 特別純米
Tsukinowa Brewery | Iwate Prefecture
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Moon Ring is a style of Tokubetsu Junmai that aims to capture a more modern fruit forward taste profile. Brewed using locally grown Iwate Ginotome sake rice and soft snow-fed spring water, Moon Ring is both refreshing and rich; fruity with a full body and sweet grainy malty character.
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Body: Medium +
Sake Meter Value: +5
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar
Flavor Profile:
Full, clear, complex, round, smooth, grainy umami richness. Tree and vine fruit aromas are balanced by more serious character of junmai. Long finish closes with grainy rice mash cut.Food Pairings:
Baked Ginger-Crusted Branzino with Watermelon Mango Chutney | Jasmine Rice with Garlic Sautéed Bok Choy | Pork Curry -
Rice Type: Ginotome
Milling Rate: 55%
Yeast: Yuko no Omoi
Alc by Vol: 16.5%Available Sizes: 720ml | 1800ml
"Toryu"
Rising Dragon
特別純米 登龍
Tokubetsu Junmai 特別純米
Hakuyou Brewery | Fukushima Prefecture
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Hakuyou is among Japan's smallest sake breweriers. Today the Ohya family carries on the family tradition after more than a century. Now brewing small batches of styish, awarding winning sake, Rising Dragon lives up to its name. offering an immediate scent of wild and flourishing sweet mash with a hint of dryness. Rich on the palate.
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Body: Medium
Sake Meter Value: +4
Serving Temp: Cellar | Room
Flavor Profile:
Aromas of apple, lychee fruit and steamed rice mash. Notes of ethanol alcohol. smooth mouth feel at +17 ABV, mango, melon, sweet mash flavors, long spicy finishFood Pairings:
Pork Shrimp Sliders with Spicy Sweet Mayo | Duck Confit | Grilled Ribeye Steak | Sushi -
Rice Type: Chiyo-Nishki
Milling Rate: 55%
Yeast: # F-7
Alc by Vol: 17%Available Sizes: 720ml | 1800ml
"Housui Yamahai Jikomi"
Old Mountain
特別純米 芳水 山廃仕込
Yamahai Tokubetsu Junmai 特別純米
Housui Brewery | Tokushima Prefecture
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Old Mountain Yamahai is a direct descendant from Japan's oldest brewing traditions. Yamahai "sour starters' require careful attention and significant additional time to develop; the resulting sake is layered and complex.
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Body: Full
Sake Meter Value: +3
Serving Temp: Cellar | Room
Flavor Profile:
Rich, cereal rice mash flavors; Yamahai moto tang adds backbone and texture; finely polished palate feel, dry finish; softened by notes of warmed honey.Food Pairings:
Chilled Soba Noodles | Tuna Tataki | Chicken Yakitori | Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Radicchio with Olive Oil | Capers & Lemon -
Rice Type: Tamasakae
Milling Rate: 60%
Yeast: Kiyokai #7
Alc by Vol: 15-16%Available Sizes: 180ml | 720ml
"Fukujukai Komedake"
Pure Grain
純米 福寿海 米だけ
Junmai 純米
Nakagawa Brewery | Tottori Prefecture
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Nakagawa Brewery is located on Tottori Prefecture's rugged Sea of Japan coastline. With few sake brewers in Tottori, supporting local sake rice strains and farmers is important to maintaining Nakagawa's traditional style, long enjoyed by the locals.
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Body: Medium +
Sake Meter Value: +4
Serving Temp: Cellar | Warm
Flavor Profile:
Rich palate, medium full-bodied with grainy malty notes; sweet clover and honey aromas at room temperatureFood Pairings:
Snow Crab Shabu Shabu | Miso Ramen | Grillled Oysters | Steamed Clams | Yakitori | Mushroom Pizza -
Rice Type: Tamasakae
Milling Rate: 65%
Alc by Vol: 17%Available Sizes: 180ml | 720ml | 1800ml
"Tsukinowa"
Moon Ring
特別純米 月の輪
Tokubetsu Junmai 特別純米
Tsukinowa Brewery | Iwate Prefecture
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Moon Ring is a style of Tokubetsu Junmai that aims to capture a more modern fruit forward taste profile. Brewed using locally grown Iwate Ginotome sake rice and soft snow-fed spring water, Moon Ring is both refreshing and rich; fruity with a full body and sweet grainy malty character.
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Body: Medium +
Sake Meter Value: +5
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar
Flavor Profile:
Full, clear, complex, round, smooth, grainy umami richness. Tree and vine fruit aromas are balanced by more serious character of junmai. Long finish closes with grainy rice mash cut.Food Pairings:
Baked Ginger-Crusted Branzino with Watermelon Mango Chutney | Jasmine Rice with Garlic Sautéed Bok Choy | Pork Curry -
Rice Type: Ginotome
Milling Rate: 55%
Yeast: Yuko no Omoi
Alc by Vol: 16.5%Available Sizes: 720ml | 1800ml
"Gouriki Rokumaru"
Six Circles
純米 強力六◯
Junmai 純米
Nakagawa Brewery | Tottori Prefecture
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Tottori Prefecture's cold wet winters are ideal for brewing Gouriki Rice Junmai. Six Circles Junmai Sake is the culmination of a 30 year quest by Nakagawa Brewery to resurect Tottori's unique Gouriki Rice. This lost-but-not-forgotten heirloom rice truly represents the heart of the Tottori people: warm, generous, hearty, tenacious.
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Body: Full
Sake Meter Value: +5
Serving Temp: Cellar | Room
Flavor Profile:
Rich, hearty, wildrice complexity with sweet malty smoothness. Aromas of roasted nuts, baked brown bread, yeast and soy. Solid, full-bodied on the palate, flavors linger in the finish.Food Pairings:
Miso-Glazed Black Cod | Barbecued Spareribs | Sukiyaki | Charcoal-Grilled Salmon | Mashed Potato Salad With Garlic Mayonnaise -
Rice Type: Gouriki Heirloom
Milling Rate: 60%
Alc by Vol: 15%Available Sizes: 720ml | 1800ml
"Hare-no-Kuni Okayama" Sunshine Country
純米 晴れの国 岡山
Junmai 純米
Miyashita Brewery | Okayama Prefecture
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Sunshine Country Junmai is subtle and deceiving. Brewed using local Akebono Rice, this perfectly balanced sake is extremely "mild and quiet". With little initial aroma, its layers of richer flavors only emerge as it warms. The patient consumer will be well-rewarded for taking time to know this easy-to-miss Junmai.
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Body: Medium
Sake Meter Value: +5
Serving Temp: Chilled | Room
Flavor Profile:
Round, delicate aromas of rice. Mild flavors of creamy steamed grains, pastry dough. Honey and fresh melons spread across palate when sipped. A relaxing sake.Food Pairings:
Agadashi Tofu; Sushi | Tempura Vegetables | Fresh Oysters | Shrimp au Gratin | Brie or Triple Crème Cheese -
Rice Type: Akebono Rice
Milling Rate: 65%
Yeast: Kiyokai #7
Alc by Vol: 15-16%Available Sizes: 300ml | 720ml
"Kikuhide"
Royal Glory
純米 菊秀
Junmai 純米
Kitsukura Brewery | Nagano Prefecture
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Royal Glory has been the sake of choice in the Saku Region of Nagano Prefecture for over 330 years. This classic Junmai is now an old standard, a straight-talking sake of tremendous character and smooth goodness.
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Body: Medium +
Sake Meter Value: +1
Serving Temp: Cellar | Room
Flavor Profile:
Round, sweet, deeply layered with malty rice mash flavors and umami richness. Earthy licorice aromas add style and definition.Food Pairings:
Rockfish Fava Bean Risotto | Marinaded Korean Short Ribs | Roasted Salmon with Fennel -
Rice Type: Miyama-Nishiki
Milling Rate: 65%
Yeast: Nagano Kyokai #901
Alc by Vol: 16%Available Sizes: 720ml
Honjozo
"Taru Sake"
Barrel-Aged Taruzake
本醸造 樽酒
Honjozo 本醸造
Kitsukura Brewery | Nagano Prefecture
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This delicate honjozo is matured in small, hand-made cedar barrels for 3-6 months. A small "dosage" of older sake is added at completion to refine and ensure continuity of character. Kitsukura taruzake continues a centuries old tradition that precedes glass, ceramic or stainless steel aging.
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Body: Light
Sake Meter Value: +3
Serving Temp: Chilled | Warm
Flavor Profile:
Medium light-bodied, clear, woodsy, subtle brown spice, distinctive mellow aroma of Yoshino Cedar.Food Pairings:
Seafood Paella | Black and Blue Steaks | Hamachi Kama | Roasted Gamebird with Sweet Potato -
Rice Type: Miyama-Nishiki
Milling Rate: 65%
Yeast: Nagano Kyokai #901
Alc by Vol: 16.5%Available Sizes: 720ml
"Tsukinowa Kinen"
Blue Hue
本醸造 月の輪記念ラベル
Honjozo 本醸造
Tsukinowa Brewery | Iwate Prefecture
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This is the beloved day-to-day sake of the locals in Iwate Prefecture. Eminently drinkable, always delicious with a wide variety of food types and cuisines. Brewed with the flavorful, locally grown, Hitomibori sake rice.
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Body: Medium
Sake Meter Value: +4
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar | Warm
Flavor Profile:
Clean, crisp, apple fresh aroma and fruitiness on the palate; mild, ricey graininess adds balance, complexity and length to the finish.Food Pairings:
Shrimp Wakame-Udon | Tempura Softshell Crab Burgers with Curried Mayo | Margherita Pizza | Chickpea Hummus and Pita -
Rice Type: Ginotome
Milling Rate: 55%
Yeast: Yuko no Omoi
Alc by Vol: 16.5%Available Sizes: 720ml | 1800ml
"Housui Tokubetsu Honjozo" Four Nations
特別本醸造 芳水
Tokubetsu Honjozo 特別本醸造
Housui Brewery | Tokushima Prefecture
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"Four Nations" is hand-crafted by Housui Brewery in the heart of Shikoku Island in the western mountain region of Tokushima Prefecture. The locals call this mellow Tokubetsu Honjozo "a Sake that you can rely on everyday, and can have a long-term relationship with." This unwavering Sake will bring pleasure to the palate all seasons of the year.
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Body: Medium-
Sake Meter Value: +6
Serving Temp: Cellar | Warm
Flavor Profile: Flavors of steamed rice, bamboo, apple, pastry dough; sweet ethanol notes lift and lighten the sake. Light, clear dry finish.Food Pairings: Chicken or Pork Donburi | Crab Cakes | Baked Mashed Potato and Yogurt w ith Chili and Ginger | Fajitas
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Rice Type: Yamada-Nishiki & Gohayku-Mangoku
Milling Rate: 60%
Yeast: Kiyokai #7
Alc by Vol: 15.6%Available Sizes: 1800ml
"Yotaru-Jukusei - Sherry Barrel"
East Meets West: Sherry Edition
洋樽熟成 本醸造原酒 シェリー樽
Honjozo Genshu
Miyashita Brewery | Okayama Prefecture
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Miyashita Brewery has been producing award-winning Sake for over a century (since 1915) while recently opening Okayama Distillery in 2015, congruently releasing gold medal genuine Japanese Whisky. To commemorate this progression from traditional Sake to authentic Whisky, Miyashita Brewery produces this western spirit barrel-aged Sake; a true culmination of their 100-year history and tireless ingenuity.
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Body: Full
Sake Meter Value: +5
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar | Room
Flavor Profile:
Subtle raisin and prune flavors from the Oloroso Sherry casks peek through the rice sweetness.
Rich, nutty, and fig-like notes indicative of a classic Sherry.Food Pairings:
Seafood Paella | Wood-Plank Salmon | Charcuterie Board -
Rice Type: Akebono
Milling Rate: 70%
Yeast: #701
Alc by Vol: 17-18%Available Sizes: 720ml
Nigori, Sparkling & Umeshu
"Tamayura"
Rhythmic Droplets
純米スパークリング 玉響
Sparkling Junmai 純米スパークリング
Kitsukura Brewery | Nagano Prefecture
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Tamayura Sparkling is created by capturing the naturally occurring carbonation of fermentation. Its crisp citrus acidity and pinpoint bubbles lift the sake to a palate refreshing new level. Perfect for dessert or served in a flute with a lemon twist.
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Body: Light
Sake Meter Value: -20
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
Aromas of Yuzu, White Grapefruit, Peach, Yogurt; Junmai grade creates richness and underlying sweetness; streams of lively bubbles accent creamy citrus flavors, refresh the palate.Food Pairings:
Savory Crepes | Prosciutto Wrapped Melon | Lemon Ricotta Cake | Bruschetta with Blueberries -
Rice Type: Miyama-Nishiki
Milling Rate: 70%
Yeast: Nagano Kyokai #901
Alc by Vol: 8%Available Sizes: 300ml
"Kimoto No Dobu"
Ancient Clouds
生酛純米にごり 生酛のどぶ
Kimoto Junmai Nigori
Kubo Honke Brewery | Nara Prefecture
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“Doburoku” is a traditional Japanese Sake brewed from rice, koji rice, natural lactic flora, and fresh water. This throw-back Sake takes us to a time when rustic Kimoto and unpressed Sake styles were prevalent; a tribute to the ancestors of the Nigori Sake and a true testament to the ingenuity of ancient Sake brewing techniques.
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Body: Full
Sake Meter Value: +16
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
A rustic Nigori Sake with subtle notes of mint and young bamboo; its firm acidity and bone-dry finish compliment its hearty richness. -
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki, Nihonbare
Milling Rate: 65%
Yeast: Kyokai #7
Alc by Vol: 15%Available Sizes: 720ml
"Kiwami Hijiri Nigori"
Sacred Mist
本醸造 極聖 にごり酒
Honjozo Nigori 本醸造にごり酒
Miyashita Brewery | Okayama Prefecture
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Sacred Mist from Miyashita Brewery is produced the traditional way where the raw, unfiltered sake is pressed through only a very rough filter. This method plus the addition of a small amount of jozo alcohol creates a more flavorful brew.
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Body: Full
Sake Meter Value: -5
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
Rich palate, mildly-sweet, slightly acidic, smooth texture of finely-milled chocolate, flavors of coconut, mango, sweet confections, yoghurtFood Pairings:
Korean Barbecue | Szechuan-style Spicy Foods | Japanese Curry | Red Bean Paste Dessert -
Rice Type: Akebono Rice
Milling Rate: 70%
Yeast: Kiyokai #7
Alc by Vol: 15.8%Available Sizes: 300ml | 720ml
"Momo Nigori"
White Peach
純米 桃濁り酒
Junmai Nigori
Miyashita Brewery | Okayama Prefecture
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Junmai Momo Nigori “White Peach Nigori” is a culmination of the rich Sake brewing history paired with local agricultural traditions. This Sake is produced in Okayama Prefecture, known as the “Sunshine Country,” and famous for their 120-year-old history of growing white peaches. Miyashita Brewery uses local Okayama White Peach yeast to capture the fresh aromas and ripe sweetness of the fruit for which it is named.
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Body: Light+
Sake Meter Value: -43
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
Aromas of strawberry, cream and hints of cotton candy with tropical peach flavors on the palate. The finish is slightly acidic subduing the sweetness.Food Pairings:
Duck Pate Sauteed Coconut | Chicken White Peach with Mascarpone -
Rice Type: Akebono Rice
Milling Rate: 65%
Yeast: Okayama White Peach &Red Sake Yeast
Alc by Vol: 12%Available Sizes: 300ml
"Kimoto Junmai Umeshu"
Sleeping Dragon
生酛純米梅酒 睡龍
Kimoto Junmai Umeshu
Kubo Honke Brewery | Nara Prefecture
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An Umeshu crafted with nature in mind; brewed in the traditional Kimoto-style and made with a carefully selected honey that Junpei Kubo painstakingly sourced to provide the exact richness needed to pair with the Yoshino plums. This Umeshu is sophisticated, luxuriously rich, and is characterized by an immense depth of flavor that drinks like a high-end Madeira.
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Body: Medium
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
Made with juicy, sweet Yoshino Plums and carefully sourced golden-rich honey; flavors of fresh nectar, wild mushrooms, and sweet grass with a mirin softness.. -
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki, Nihonbare
Milling Rate: 65%
Yeast: Kyokai #7
Alc by Vol: 8%Available Sizes: 500ml
"Junmai Umeshu"
Harvest Waves Nectar
純米梅酒 奥丹波うめ
Okutamba Umeshu
Yamana Brewery | Hyogo Prefecture
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This Umeshu is created from a blend of “Okutamba” Junmai Sake, Japanese sugar beets, and Ume plum juice from Wakayama Prefecture, known for their centuries-old plum agriculture. A dessert Sake created by the Tamba Toji for the princesses and lords of the region, this nectar of the gods is a unique but natural extension to the incredibly refined Sake from Yamana Sake Brewery.
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Body: Light
Serving Temp: Chilled
Flavor Profile:
A blend of “Okutamba” Junmai Nihon-shu, Japanese sugar beets, and plum juice from Wakayama. Ume plums’ vibrant acidity balances the lip-coating honey-like sweetness. Hints of persimmon, dried fruits, figs, and nuts add complexity that rivals the finest dessert wines. -
Milling Rate: 70%
Alc by Vol: 8%Available Sizes: 500ml
Shochu
"Hotaru"
Firefly
本格焼酎(芋) 蛍
Honkaku IMO Shochu
Chiran Distillery | Kagoshima Prefecture
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Firefly commemorates the beautiful fireflies of the Chiran area in Satsuma. Created from freshly harvested, locally grown Kogane Sengan sweet potatoes, using single batch, decompression distillation, Firefly embodies the silky-smooth flavors, fresh ocean breezes, and rich volcanic soil that is Satsuma’s special terroir.
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Best Served:
On the Rocks | Chilled | Warmed
Flavor Profile:
Subtle sweetness with clear smooth flavor, light floral aroma, and slightly smokey finish. -
Ingredients: 83% Kogane Sengan Sweet Potato & 17% Rice
Distilling: Atmospheric
Koji: Black
Aging: Minimum 6 months in ceramic tanks
Alc by Vol: 25%
Qualities: Honkaku, Additive-Free, Gluten-FreeAvailable Sizes: 750ml
"Bukeyashiki"
Samurai Villa
本格焼酎 (芋) 武家屋敷
Honkaku IMO Shochu
Chiran Distillery | Kagoshima Prefecture
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Samurai Villa is Chiran’s homage to the Last Samurai, the site of Lord Saigo’s final stand. Nearby, Chiran Distillery is located on the southern tip of Kyushu Island. Bukeyashiki has the depth of a fine spirit with flavors of vanilla bean, nectarine and the distinctive, signature aroma of Kogane Sengan sweet potato.
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Best Served:
On the Rocks | Chilled | Room
Flavor Profile:
Deep fruity aromatics, rich earthy flavors, lingering but silky smooth finish. -
Ingredients: 83% Kogane Sengan Sweet Potato & 17% Rice
Distilling: Atmospheric
Koji: White
Aging: Minimum 6 months in ceramic tanks
Alc by Vol: 25%
Qualities: Honkaku, Additive-Free, Gluten-FreeAvailable Sizes: 750ml
"Nadeshiko"
True Beauty
本格焼酎 (麦) なでしこ
Honkaku Mugi Shochu
Ikinokura Distillery | Nagasaki Prefecture
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True Beauty Barley Shochu is a modern variation on a 400 year-old Ikijima distilling tradition. Using prized local ingredients of barley, rice, wildflower yeast, white koji and refined vacuum distillation True Beauty delivers the famous Iki Island barley shochu polish with a sweet flourish of cherry essence.
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Best Served: On the Rocks | Chilled | In a Cocktail
Flavor Profile: Flavors of steamed rice, bamboo, apple, and pastry dough; sweet ethanol notes lift and lighten the sake. Light, clear dry finish. -
Ingredients: 67% Iki Island Barley & 33% Rice
Distilling: Vacuum Decompression
Koji: White
Aging: Minimum 6 months in ceramic tanks
Alc by Vol: 25%
Qualities: Honkaku, Additive-Free, Gluten-FreeAvailable Sizes: 750ml
"Taiso"
Ancient Greatness
本格焼酎（麦）太祖
Honkaku Mugi Shochu
Ikinokura Distillery | Nagasaki Prefecture
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Ancient Greatness barley shochu represents the very root of Iki Honkaku Shochu and its 400 year-old production tradition. It develops its depth and smoothness from atmospheric distillation, Iki grown rice and barley, black koji and pure volcanic well-water. Iki Honkaku Shochu was awarded a World Trade Organization designation elevating their Shochu to a status shared by Champagne, Bordeaux, Scotch Whiskey, etc.
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Best Served:
Cellar | On the Rocks | Warmed
Flavor Profile:
Refined notes of barley, toasted cereal grains and koji umami, long deep finish. -
Ingredients: 67% Iki Island Barley & 33% Rice
Distilling: Vacuum / Decompression
Koji: White
Aging: Minimum 6 months in ceramic tanks
Alc by Vol: 25%
Qualities: Honkaku, Additive-Free, Gluten-FreeAvailable Sizes: 750ml
"Touge"
Ridge
本格焼酎 (蕎麦) 峠
Honkaku Soba Shochu
Kitsukura Distillery | Nagano Prefecture
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Distilled in the Nagano Alps, “Roof of Japan,” Ridge Soba Shochu is a culmination of the distillation traditions of Kyushu in the southwest and the fine Shinshu Buckwheat grown in Nagano. This Shochu embodies the understated, homey, earthy flavor of buckwheat (soba).
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Best Served:
On the Rocks | Chilled | Cellar
Flavor Profile:
Earthy and deep but smooth, satisfying, hearty “homey” soba flavors. -
Ingredients: Single Distillation of 80% Nagano Shinshu Soba (Buckwheat) & 20% Rice
Distilling: Atmospheric
Koji: Yellow
Aging: Minimum 6 months in ceramic tanks
Alc by Vol: 25%
Qualities: Honkaku, Additive-Free, Gluten-FreeAvailable Sizes: 750ml
"Namahage"
Devil’s Mask
本格焼酎 (酒粕) な ま は げ
Honkaku Kome Shochu
Akita Seishu Distillery | Akita Prefecture
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Namahage “Devil’s Mask” shochu was first created in 1983 after the decision was made to save and distill the Sake kasu cake (pressed lees) that remained from brewing Sake. The ginjo yeast used in the Sake kasu gives this shochu a uniquely smooth and elegant fruit character. Devil’s Mask Shochu is the famed sister product of the Sake by the same name.
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Best Served:
On the Rocks | Chilled | In a Cocktail
Flavor Profile:
Vibrant Ginjo-like ricey cereal sweetness of Sake Kasu (lees) with a tropical lightly fruity nose. -
Ingredients: Kasu-Tori “Sake Press Cake” (Sake Kasu)
Distilling: Vacuum Decompression
Koji: Yellow
Aging: Minimum 6 months in ceramic tanks
Alc by Vol: 25%
Qualities: Honkaku, Additive-Free, Gluten-FreeAvailable Sizes: 750ml
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