Made with the heirloom rice Kumamoto Shinriki which was revitalized after being out of use for 50-100 years. Chiyonosono is among the very few breweries who have revived rice strains after being out of use. Shinriki literally... Read More
Steeped in centuries of tradition, Fukucho sake brewery is located in the port town of Akitsu, renowned for its pristine waters and mild climate ideal for sake brewing. Founded on the pioneering soft water brewing method discovered... Read More
This remarkably clear sake has a soft, delicate approach on the palate, leading to a light, spritzy citrus finish. Though typically drier and lighter in body than most junmai daiginjo sakes, this one surprises with an unexpected... Read More
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Tokubetsu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, drinks light and fresh. Sake from Kochi is typically dry and lean, and while Bijofu has a definitive dry... Read More
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Tokubetsu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, drinks light and fresh. Sake from Kochi is typically dry and lean, and while Bijofu has a definitive dry... Read More
The epitome of purity, this sake is more subtle and nuanced than most highly aromatic Junmai Daiginjos. It is based on the ideals of Zen Buddhism and wabi-sabi, the belief that beauty within the arts should be as understated and... Read More
This savory sake is inspired by local legends of Niigata's annual fox-bride festival. Local lore tells of mysterious lights that appeared on nearby Mt. Kirin in the distant past, which are claimed to be the lanterns carried... Read More
This savory sake is inspired by local legends of Niigata's annual fox-bride festival. Local lore tells of mysterious lights that appeared on nearby Mt. Kirin in the distant past, which are claimed to be the lanterns carried... Read More
Yuho is produced at the Mioya Brewery. Unapologetically unconventional, Yuho experiments with brewing components and techniques to produce sake that have a wild, gamey characteristic with pronounced acidity and remarkable texture.... Read More
Dreamy Clouds is a remarkable sake that stands out from other nigori (cloudy) sakes due to its impressive milling rate of 59%, which technically qualifies it as Junmai Ginjo grade. This rare quality level for a nigori sake presents... Read More
Dreamy Clouds is a remarkable sake that stands out from other nigori (cloudy) sakes due to its impressive milling rate of 59%, which technically qualifies it as Junmai Ginjo grade. This rare quality level for a nigori sake presents... Read More
Kan no Mai, a newly developed rice that thrives in cold climates, is the foundation of this unique sake. The rice's name is derived from the Japanese characters Kan, meaning God, and Mai, which translates to dance or stage.... Read More
This Junmai Ginjo sake, named after the renowned Chinese poet Li Po, is crafted using Yamada Nishiki rice, which is considered the pinnacle of quality for sake rice. Legend has it that Li Po would drink a bottle of sake and then... Read More
From the historic brewing region of Akita prefecture, where pristine waters converge at three rivers, Takashimizu's Pure Dusk represents the pinnacle of sake craftsmanship. This exceptional Junmai Daiginjo is distinguished... Read More
From the historic brewing region of Akita prefecture, where pristine waters converge at three rivers, Takashimizu's Pure Dusk represents the pinnacle of sake craftsmanship. This exceptional Junmai Daiginjo is distinguished... Read More
Shimizu-no-mai, meaning dance of spring water, carries a fascinating heritage that began as a cocktail creation in Tokyo's Hotel New Otani in 1997 before becoming Takashimizu Brewery's celebrated brand name. This Junmai... Read More
Aged for an impressive three years in a tank, this sake offers a unique and captivating experience. The prolonged aging process, combined with precise fermentation techniques and the influence of mineral-rich water, results in... Read More
Tentaka, a small sake brewery, firmly believes that the key to crafting exceptional sake lies in using the finest ingredients. They meticulously select the best rice varieties and production locations for their sake brewing. In... Read More
