Sake

With sweet rice aromas surrounded with floral fresh herb spiciness, this slightly dry, medium-bodied sake has mouthwatering apple flavors with an agreeable earthiness on the mid-palate. Clean and focused on the finish that accentuates its rice-like qualities. - Brewery

Tasting notes: Aromatic, slightly floral, full bodied, hints of pear & apple. Clean finish.Food pairing: White fish – raw or lightly cooked. Oysters – creamy oysters, raw or steamed.Rice: Yamada NishikiWater: On-site well water from an underground current originating at Makihata-yama. Soft water.Yeast: Kyokai #14SMV: +3 Acidity: 1.2 Amino acids: 0.8 ...

This is a rich, full flavored sake with fresh-cut green grass aromas and hints of tropical fruits with cantaloupe leading by a nose. The mouth feel is silky with mango and baked pear flavors and suggestions of creme brulee, though the sweetness is kind to the palate with excellent acidity leading the way to the finish. - Brewery

The fruity nose of lime and melon is pressed to the forefront with bold hints of fennel, white pepper and allspice. The flavors gravitate to ripe cantaloupe and black licorice while the minerality from the soft water is evident in the finish. The slightly sweet and clean mid-palate finishes dry. - Brewery

The g fifty is a Junmai Ginjo Genshu milled to 50%, a Daiginjo grade. A saké with equal parts of power and elegance, polish and panache, g fifty has subtle notes suggestive of grape, pear, and mint that are artfully melded against a backdrop of minerals and spice. This saké is complex, yet smooth and harmonious and tastes wonderful chilled on its own or enjoyed with grilled meats, seasoned veggies, rich fish, creamy pasta dishes, or hard cheeses.Alcohol: 18%SMV: 0Acidity: 2Polish/Mill Rate:...

Using select rice polished to 50% of its original size, this ultrapremium "junmai daiginjo" sake is slowly fermented at low temperatures to give it a refreshing fruit like aroma and mild flavor. Enjoy chilled or room temperature. - Brewery

Rich and sweet. Non-filtered Sake with rice flavor and mellow finish. - Brewery

So refreshingly dry and crisp, this light and smooth Junmai Draft saké has notes of melon and earns its refined taste from being aged for one month at 41 degrees Fahrenheit.* Sulfite & Gluten Free

Brewed with a 250 year old traditional technique, Hakutsuru’s Excellent Junmai saké is a classic and very versatile. It pairs well with almost any dish and can be served chilled or warmed. This is a traditional Japanese styled saké that is very mellow and rich, making it a favorite to many.Alcohol: 15%SMV: +4Acidity: 1.7Polish/Mill rate: 70%

Sayuri means “a little lily” in Japanese, containing strong connotations of delicacy, lightness and floral character. Smooth, refreshing, and approachable, Sayuri is best served chilled and pairs well with spicy food and desserts such as chocolate.Alcohol: 12.5%SMV: -11Acidity: 1.6Polish/Mill rate: 70%

Light, exhilarating and crisp with hints of citrus and earth. Everything from the ingredients to the bottling process are all USDA certified organic. Can be enjoyed slightly warm or chilled.* USDA Certified Organic* Sulfite & Gluten Free

Characterized by its plum aromas and refreshing semi-sweet and slightly tart taste, Plum Wine is perfect for enjoying as an aperitif, dessert wine, or mixing in a cocktail.Enjoy chilled.Alc: 12.5%

SHO-UNE, meaning “soaring clouds”, is a supreme Japanese saké using only the finest rice, Yamada-Nishiki, and Nada’s famed natural spring water Miyamizu. This velvety smooth saké has fruity aromas and can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. This saké pairs perfectly with rich and salty dishes.Alcohol: 15.5%SMV: +2Acidity: 1.4Polish/Mill rate: 50%

Using selected Japanese Plum, "Ume", Hakutsuru Plum Wine has been brewed with highly developed fermentation skills and technique. It is characterized by its refreshing semi-sweet, sour taste and well-matured aroma from plum fruit.Alc: 10.5%

DESCRIPTION: Using only the finest rice, and Nada’s famed natural spring water “Miyamizu”, Junmai Ginjo has been brewed with meticulous care and in the traditional method.RICE VARIETY:The finest rice and Miyamizu spring waterFOOD PAIRINGS:Matches well with slightly salty or soy sauce dishes, sauteed vegetables, baby clams steamed in Sake, Japanese pickles, Sashimi, and Yakitori (chicken cooked over charcoal).TASTING NOTES:This flowery fragrant Sake with silky, well-balanced...

Hana white Peach appeals with gentle and fresh aroma. The lovely sweet lingering finish continues the appealing taste of ripe fruit. Its low alcohol makes it a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks. - Brewery

Rich type.This is a true Nigori??�Cloudy or Milky white) Sake. Clean and round aroma of dairy products. Mild and savory flavors are nicely balanced. Round taste with soft texture. - Brewery SMV: +4Acidity: 1.4

Enjoy intense aromas of grilled nuts, pistachio, and a hint of white chocolate Flavors of nuts and ripe honeydew explode at the front and finishes crisp with a hint of lingering sweetness. - Brewery

Tasting note: Rich aromas, complex flavors, and elegant clean finish.Food Pairing: Full flavored or rich dishes. Tempura. Grilled seafood with rich sauce.Rice: Gohyaku-man-gokuWater: On-site well water. Soft waterYeast: Kyokai #10SMV: +2 Acidity: 1.6 Amino acids: 1.5 ...

Tasting Notes: Elegant, refined, citrusy on the palate. Reminiscent of a clean mountain stream.Food pairing: White fish & shellfish – raw, steamed or grilled. Chicken - roasted or grilled.Rice: Gohyaku-man-gokuWater: soft waterYeast: G901(SMV): +3 Acidity: 1.3 Amino acids: 1.2

A bouquet of bright floral aromas is the perfect beginning for this crisp Junmai Daiginjo. Clean flavors of honeydew and lemon dominate but a subtle hint of licorice sneaks up once you get to the long and elegant finish. This is a great sipping sake but also a wonderful companion to a scallops, pork and other light meats. - Brewery

The aromas of anise, banana, and a hint of sweet rice are quite complex. These same flavors come rushing through the full-bodied palate followed by such a pleasantly long and clean finish that you'll hurry back for more! - Brewery

Soft, honey-laced nose with just a tad of fruitiness. Dry overall, but with a sweet element creeping out of the background. Good richness and overall balance in a slightly dry profile. - Brewery

The brand name "Sanka" ("mountain flowers") is taken from a poem by the famous Chinese poet, LiBai: mountain flowers come out when two people drink together. It is also an homage to the elegant flowers on Mt. Yatsugatake in early spring.Flavorful type.Complex aroma of flowers, fruits and herbs. Fine balance of sourness and bitterness that give it a subtle taste.Brewery: Miyasaka Shuzo Co., Ltd.Rice type: Yamada-NishikiSeimaibuai: 45%SMV: +2Acidity: 1.4Alc: 16%-17% ...

Tasting note: Delicate nose. Clean, crisp, and refreshing taste. Distinctive flavor. All of the elements are well-balanced, a trademark of this kura.Rice: Gohyaku-man-goku, Hokuriku # 12, etcWater: Soft water from the 50-meter deep on-site well.Yeast: #74SMV: +4 Acidity: 1.6 Amino acids: 1.3

Undiluted and unpasteurized, this bold semi-sweet sake has intense yeasty aromas with strong notes of mushroom. Its robust flavors allow it to pair with heartier foods, such as steak and barbecued meats. It can also be poured as an after dinner sake. - Brewery ** Only 5 in Stock **

Off-dry with melon and tropical fruit with hints of spice and mineral. A clean traditional saké crafted to complement any meal.

Partially filtered leaving a rich creamy character with hints of banana, coconut and cream. Pairs with spicy favorites and BBQ.

Crisp and dry. Hints of mineral and steel with green apple and pear. Pairs with fresh seafood and gorgonzola stuffed chicken breasts.

Like eating a freshly picked pear on a crisp fall day. The balance of fruit and saké perfected.Pairing:Mustard-crusted pork tenderloin, blue cheeses, grilled balsamic chicken, ginger beef and broccoli stir-fry.SMV: -8 ALC: 12%

Rich and ripe plum flavor accented with a hint of almond, and just the right amount of sweetness.Pairing:Smoky BBQ, cucumber jalapeño salsa, soft cheeses drizzled with honey, fruit compote with vanilla ice cream.SMV: -88ALC: 7%

This mellow and round sake reveals cacao powder notes and sandalwood bouquet on the nose. Soft on the palate with gentle acidity that puts the accent on the light spice of white pepper and cedar-like flavors, the finish is clean but encompassing. The overall dryness of this sake calls for food. - Brewery

The finest imported nigorizaké available. Smooth and creamy with confectionery aromas, sweet rice flavors, hints of cream, pineapple, coconut and vanilla. This is a bold and hearty saké that is sure to reward the exploring palate.Enjoyment: Because it hasn’t been diluted this saké is a powerhouse of complex tropical flavors making it perfect for spicy cuisine like Thai curries and dense chocolate cakes.Rice: Mutsuhomare Polish: 75%SMV: -22 ABV: 19.9% ...

Hints of fresh fallen rain, unique wood tones and gentle fruit notes lure you into this seductively light, yet intriguingly complex brew. The Murai Family heir’s personal favorite, and one we guarantee you’ll fall in love with too.Enjoyment: Enjoy with classic Japanese fare or saffron laced rice and a medium-spicy vindaloo.Rice: Gohyakumangoku Polish: 60%SMV: +2ABV: 14.5% ...

Eight straight years of Gold Medals from the U.S. National Saké Appraisals, combined with multiple awards in Japan, stands as a measure of quality and high expectations in this saké. With nationally acclaimed Master Toji Yoshio Koizumi at the helm of brewing, we’d expect nothing less.Murai Family Tanrei Junmai provides a classic style and flavor profile that pairs easily with traditional Japanese fare including sushi and light profile Izakaya flavors like Agedashi Tofu.Prefecture: AomoriWater:...

Layered herbal notes with anise and caramel highlights set the tone for this dynamic honjozo. It’s clean and complex with an incredible amount of aroma and flavor to explore. The Murai family has stated that this is one of their personal favorites, and it’s taken multiple awards in the honjozo category at Japan’s National Saké Contest.Enjoyment: Perfect for rich, meaty ragout or smoked lamb and mushroom kabobs.Rice: Miyamanishiki Polish: 60%SMV: +2ABV: 15.5% ...

Tasting note: Dry, mild, clean, medium bodied, and lightly aromatic.Food Paring: Tuna and salmon sashimi, roasted duck or chicken, prosciutto.Rice: Koshi Tanrei, a local specialty sake rice.Water: Soft water. 100% sourced from natural spring water in Maki district of Joetsu, NiigataYeast: Kyokai #9SMV: +5 Acidity: 1.6 Amino acids: 1.0 ...

The explosive nose of this medium-bodied sake exhibits a slight wood spice and floral aromas that quickly move towards apple compote and lively citrus notes akin to lime rind. From green fruit flavors upfront to a creamy mid-palate with some super ripe cantaloupe and honeydew, the mild acidity allows the minerality to exert itself on the finish. - Brewery ** Only 2 in Stock **

Light and smooth type.Well-balanced aroma of pear, marshmallow and flower. Elegant sweetness with fine acidity makes this sake very refreshing. - BrewerySeimaibuai: 55%SMV: +3.0Acidity: 1.5Alc: 15.5%

Light and smooth type.Very dry unfiltered sake, with pear and apple aromas. Clean taste with fresh and expansive flavors and steamed rice finish.SMV: +6Acidity: 1.3Alc: 14%-14.9%

Tasting Notes:Clear with a nickel cast and a fine mousse. Aromas of white chocolate, on nut ume plum, and apple jelly with a fruity, frothy light body and a breezy, spiced apple and radish finish.Recommended dishes:Matches perfectly with dishes that highlight its fresh ingredients. Also recommended as an aperitif for palate cleanser. Polishing Rate: 50%Rice Grain: Tohoku RiceSMV: -25Acidity: 1.3 ...

TASTING NOTES:Clear. Mild aromas suggest anise, nuts, papaya and cream with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a vanilla bark, cayenne on jicama, and grassy earth finish. Solid.Recommended Dishes:This sake can support and harmonize with a wide variety of foods, and also work as a palate cleanser.Polishing Rate: 60%Rice Grain: Tohoku RiceSMV: 0Acidity: 1.4 ...

Flavorful type.Purely elegant, harmonious aromas with a long finish. Finely balanced, velvety smooth texture. Very refreshing, subtle and delicate flavors.It has been honored at the international Liquor Competition awards for 28 consecutive years and won the gold prize every year since 1977. SMV: +5Acidity:1.6Alc: 16%-17% ** Only 8 in Stock **

The nose is led by steamed rice, fresh red plums, and suggestions of roasted peanuts. Bright and lean in the mouth, unlike many Nigori, and the impact is chewy with sweet rice flavors intermingling with the nutty and slightly fruity characteristics of the sake. - Brewery

Rihaku is proud to boast the highest average rice milling rate of all any other brewery in its prefecture (Shimane). This sake also proudly honors famous Chinese poet, Li Po (Rihaku in Japanese). This well-rounded sake with notes of banana and very-ripe honeydew aroma has clean, crisp acidity that highlights its light-to-medium body. The lingering finish moves from juicy fruitiness to green, herbal notes making it a great food companion. - Brewery

Imported from Japan and created by a brewer with over 270 years of experience, SakéMoto Junmai Saké delivers quality and value in a taste profile that is finely tuned to the American palate. Upfront fruit in the nose, a clean texture, and a long finish that will appeal to both new and seasoned saké drinkers.Enjoyment: Easy on it's own, but when paired with something salty like pecorino romano cheese or prosciutto it develops a lovely fruitiness.Polish: 70% SMV: +3.9ABV: 14.7% ...

Light and smooth type.Aromas of ripe lemons and fresh almonds. An excellent choice for rich seafood dishes like clam chowder.SMV: +3Acidity: 1.5Alc: 15-16%

Flavorful and smooth type.Medium dry with nice body. Ripen fruits harmonize with floral and earthy aromas.Well-balanced, clean acidic flavor with a touch of sweetness.SMV : +3Acidity: 1.4Rice type: gohyakumangoku; Miyama NishikiSeimaibuai: 55%SMV: +3Acidity: 1.4