Sake

Like mineral water in the glass with a haze of yellow pear, Mirabelle plum, white currant, coconut cream. Rich and opulent mouthfeel with a staggering minerality and whispers of green

Tokubetsu, which simply means special, is... Read More

A fresh creation from Amabuki brewery. Strawberry flower yeast is used to give this sake a refreshing sweetness and fruitiness that is reminiscent of plump, ripe strawberries. A succulent bottle loaded with pleasing flowery aromas... Read More

This sake is a revolution in the taste, color and aroma of sake. From the moment of the first unbelievable pour, the special qualities are quite apparent - a beautiful rosé color, coming from the use of ancient black rice,... Read More

This, won the 95-point Parker point.
“A Chablis-styled SAKE but with Grand Cru quality, the Katsuyama AKATSUKI has Knock -out minerality that feels just like climbing a stony mountain. It has great complexity, providing... Read More

This traditional Yamahai-style... Read More

Revel in the excellence of premium sake with Kubota Hyakuju Honjozo sake by Asahi brewery. Part of the Kubota series, one of the finest and well-known sake brand produced in Niigata Prefecture, this particular honjozo-grade sake... Read More

This Junmai Ginjo rendition of the Kubota series' iconic Senjyu is a modern take on a classic sake. Gentle and enticing aromas of sweet pea, melon and essence of vanilla yogurt lead into soft silky sips and a short but delectable... Read More

The delicate, silky Kubota Suijyu is left unpasteurized, creating a fresh and vibrant brew with understated floral notes and an elegant semi-dry finish.

Kubota Suijyu Nama Sake offers a refreshing and refined experience, boasting... Read More

Elegant aroma with a hint of pear and honeydew melon. Fruity and well-balanced flavor with smooth and delicately clean-crisp finish.

A dynamic and dry front palate leads into soft umami undertones and a smooth clean finish in this astonishingly quaffable and sophisticated Genshu (undiluted) sake. Has hints of bosc pear, koji-rice and freshly picked mushrooms... Read More

Kubota Manju is a classic junmai daiginjo sake. While it’s slightly less aromatic than an average junmai daiginjo, it’s got all the attributes: fruity aroma, mellow easy to drink taste, balanced acidity and subdued... Read More

Kubota Manju is a classic junmai daiginjo sake. While it’s slightly less aromatic than an average junmai daiginjo, it’s got all the attributes: fruity aroma, mellow easy to drink taste, balanced acidity and subdued... Read More

The nose is a party of dried fruit, minerals, nutmeg, ripe plum, and banana cream pie. Oooooh the Kubota legend brings forth a honjozo that belts around flavors such as caramel, cotton candy and cocoa in a very dry and of course... Read More

An unsurpassable Sake brewed in small batches - very limited quantity available. The rice used is specifically contracted by the farmer, and is polished to 28% of the original grain's size. The sake is brewed with great skill... Read More

Dassai 23 blends the best ingredients with old-fashioned experience and cutting edge technology. Polished to an unprecedented 23% polish ratio (a process that takes 4 days), Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo is super-refined. The nose... Read More

Dassai 23 blends the best ingredients with old-fashioned experience and cutting edge technology. Polished to an unprecedented 23% polish ratio (a process that takes 4 days), Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo is super-refined. The nose... Read More

This Daiginjo fits in between Dassai “49” and “23” in terms of milling rates and is both similar and different to its sister brews. The nose is fruity with koji rice, apple, honeydew, and strawberry aromas.... Read More

This Daiginjo fits in between Dassai “49” and “23” in terms of milling rates and is both similar and different to its sister brews. The nose is fruity with koji rice, apple, honeydew, and strawberry aromas.... Read More

A refreshing, engaging, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 50 such a popular, well-known, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas. The graceful aroma and delicate sweetness of honey brings... Read More

A refreshing, engaging, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 50 such a popular, well-known, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas. The graceful aroma and delicate sweetness of honey brings... Read More

Wow! What a tasty Nigori that is so flavorful and feels so good in the palate. The nose is made up of rose water, cream, apple, and melon aromas. Fruity, light, buoyant, bouncy, and soft, this coarsely filtered sake drinks like... Read More

Wow! What a tasty Nigori that is so flavorful and feels so good in the palate. The nose is made up of rose water, cream, apple, and melon aromas. Fruity, light, buoyant, bouncy, and soft, this coarsely filtered sake drinks like... Read More

Azuma Rikishi Junmai Ginjyo is brewed from Gohyakumangoku sake rice. It is a cave-aged sake that is charcoal filtered only once prior to bottling to produce a mellow, moderately fruit-forward, and exquisitely refined body. It... Read More

The nose on this American craft sake is a cool collection of pear, melon, honey, strawberry, and white flower aromas. Say hello to our first craft offering from The Other Coast. Brooklyn Kura has been making some great sake and... Read More

This sake’s luscious and crisp texture is complemented by it’s light floral flavour. Typically served chilled, it pairs well with seafood whether it’s raw, steamed or grilled. Tasting Note: This sake’s... Read More

This kijoshu has been aged for 8 years and has a similar nose to a sherry or port with a honey/nutty aroma. This very rich kijoshu is a balanced blend of dried fruits and earthy mushroom elements that has a malty aftertaste coupled... Read More

This sake is made with Senshuraku rice, a strain the brewery has helped revive. The brewers sought to make this brew representative of cherry blossoms’ soft beauty. In accordance with that goal, “Sakura Biyori”... Read More

Taste: Watery malt, malt, hazelnut, banana, and chestnut, in that order.

Finish: Cedar, malt, and chestnut.

Score: 95/100.

As the sake warmed up on the bar, the chestnut, cedar, and hazelnut flavors became more apparent. The last... Read More

Hakutsuru is a gentle and incredibly drinkable sake. Its nose is an aromatic concoction of melon, grape, and sweet rice. Each sip is balanced with a rounded-out dry finish. The meticulous care used during brewing is reflected... Read More

Sayuri means “little lily” in Japanese and the name is apt for this soft, floral noted nigori. Hints of white grape and elements of cherry blossom tie in seamlessly to create a lush, creamy sake with a deliciously... Read More

Hana fuji apple sake appeals with its fresh aroma that either straight up or on the rocks. Fulfills the palate with the crisp tartness of the fruit. Apple flavor. Its low alcohol makes it a fine apertif the lovely lingering finish... Read More

This super dry junmai was created to complement the trend of richer foods in Japan. There’s a delightful lightness and umami to this sake, which happens to be the brewery chairman’s favorite since 1985. Flavors of... Read More

This sake exhibits a soft mouth feel and offers sharp acidity that is well balanced with the gentle umami of sake rice to match beautifully with the summer season. Brewed using the soft and clean spring water of Wakayama Prefecture,... Read More

This usunigori (slightly cloudy) Junmai Ginjo sake is dry, but has a soft and gentle quality that suggests the sweetness of rice and ripe orchard fruits. This is the least cloudy of all the nigori in my collection, holding only... Read More

This saké is floral on the palate with a nice quality of pear and rice on the mid palate. Always a great choice for large parties.

This saké is floral on the palate with a nice quality of pear and rice on the mid palate. Always a great choice for large parties.

This saké is floral on the palate with a nice quality of pear and rice on the mid palate. Always a great choice for large parties.

This elegant daiginjo is made by the Nakao Brewery, using a proprietary apple yeast the brewery cultivated in the 1940s. This daiginjo is delicate, soft and clean, showing hints of green apple. It should be served chilled and... Read More

Joto Nigori is brewed by the Nakao Brewery, which was founded in 1871and is now managed by the 6th generation of the family. The brewery has pioneered revolutionary techniques and ingredients in the sake industry. Unlike most... Read More

Subtle aromas of coconut and steamed rice. Silky soft texture with a gentle sweetness. Kinushiro, or “White Silk”, is a refreshing and versatile nigori that goes well with a wide variety of foods. Bottled in beautiful... Read More

“Taru” sake is stored in barrels, which is often reserved for special occasions, but the brewers think it’s so good they decided to produce this sake to be enjoyed anytime. This sake is stored in cedar barrels... Read More

Funaguchi is a genuine sake (unpasteurized). It is a rich, dense sake that is absolutely delicious. With a hing of sweetness combined with being full-bodied, this all-time favorite pairs well with numerous rich dishes, and especially... Read More

This is a light and comfortably dry premium Sake with the aroma of fresh cantaloupe and banana followed by medium body bringing refreshing Mandarin orange like overtones. With just the right amount of body and a comfortable dryness... Read More

This is a light and comfortably dry premium Sake with the aroma of fresh cantaloupe and banana followed by medium body bringing refreshing Mandarin orange like overtones. With just the right amount of body and a comfortable dryness... Read More

This is a light and comfortably dry premium Sake with the aroma of fresh cantaloupe and banana followed by medium body bringing refreshing Mandarin orange like overtones. With just the right amount of body and a comfortable dryness... Read More

Honeydew melon and lemon zest create a fruity yet clean and delicate set of aromas. This sake is gentle and elegant on the palate with flavors of ripe golden apple and tart pear skin. You can taste the rice in the sake: it is... Read More

Clear with straw-hued glints in the glass, this fragrant sake is full of ripe yellow apple and lychee aromas. In the mouth, it’s fleshy yet bright, showing yellow pear and cantaloupe character, with a distinct umami quality.... Read More

Kitaya is a pure sake made from high quality rice amidst the natural beauty of the Tsukushi Plains in the Yame Region.

Silvery, crystal clear glow from this sake, with aromas of damp slate, apricot skins and white flowers. It... Read More

Grassy, floral aromas with green apple and melon. The finish is soft and smooth. An excellent pairing with teriyaki salmon, sauteed snow pea shoots or maple glazed ham

Exquisite nose of lime blossom, almond, guava mochi, and almond skin. Dry and light on its feet with ample minerality and a smooth, creamy texture that shows honeydew melon and citrus before finishing long and mineral.... Read More

Brewed in the same way with the same ingredients as Pearls of Simplicity but with a touch of distilled alcohol to open up aromatics and lighten the overall impact. Konteki means “dew drops of the earth” while Higashiyama... Read More

A perfect balance of tartness and dryness with a hint of fruit aroma evoking ripe green bananas and apples. Delight in the gentle rice flavor of this mellow tanrei-karakuchi sake.

Rice Polishing Ratio
55% for Koji (Niigata-produced... Read More

Elegant floral aroma with apple, pineapple, vanilla. Soft mouth-feel with facets of white flowers, cracked pepper, stone fruit, malt, linden berry, mandarin, and saline minerality. Mild acidity coasts you to the dry, medium long... Read More

Delicate aromas of poached pears in cream and banana pastry with a silky dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tangy dried pineapple and apple, whipped honey, white pepper and chestnut accented finish. Elegant and stylish.... Read More

This sake boasts a natural Kimoto flavor, which is full-bodied and earthy, yet light. Exquisitely balanced and masterfully brewed, KUROSAWA Junmai exhibits a rich and enjoyable quality whether served hot, cold or at room temperature.... Read More

This sake boasts a natural Kimoto flavor, which is full-bodied and earthy, yet light. Exquisitely balanced and masterfully brewed, KUROSAWA Junmai exhibits a rich and enjoyable quality whether served hot, cold or at room temperature.... Read More

This sake boasts a natural Kimoto flavor, which is full-bodied and earthy, yet light. Exquisitely balanced and masterfully brewed, KUROSAWA Junmai exhibits a rich and enjoyable quality whether served hot, cold or at room temperature.... Read More

The first whiff is one of fruity sweetness, and the marble-white color hints at what’s to come. The medium-to-full body of this sake delivers as promised; the flavor is an alluring mix of sweet fruit and creamy umami. This... Read More

The first whiff is one of fruity sweetness, and the marble-white color hints at what’s to come. The medium-to-full body of this sake delivers as promised; the flavor is an alluring mix of sweet fruit and creamy umami. This... Read More

Rice: Gohyaku Mangoku milled to 50% • Sake Meter Value: +3 • Acidity: 1.7 • ABV: 15%

A classic bright and fruity Junmai Daiginjo with notes of melon, underripe banana and anise.... Read More

Rice: Gohyaku Mangoku milled to 50% • Sake Meter Value: +3 • Acidity: 1.7 • ABV: 15%

A classic bright and fruity Junmai Daiginjo with notes of melon, underripe banana and anise.... Read More

Hyogo sake is known for balance and this is no exception: soft and light, creamy and smooth, not overly sweet or dry, plenty of flavor and character. While an unusual format in the US the sake pack is very common in Japan, a lightweight... Read More

This junmai ginjo shows green apple fruit. It also reflects the Hiroshima style, which is described as “kirei,” a Japanese word meaning both “clean” and “pretty.” Overall a light and delicate... Read More

Delicate & refreshingly sweet with flavors of honeydew, lemongrass & peaches. Great with spicy or sweet fare - rolls made with hot peppers or chile oils, or those with fruit - a great finisher - refreshing - not too sweet!... Read More

Delicate & refreshingly sweet with flavors of honeydew, lemongrass & peaches. Great with spicy or sweet fare - rolls made with hot peppers or chile oils, or those with fruit - a great finisher - refreshing - not too sweet!... Read More

Sake-based sparkling jelly drink that is unlike other sake beverages. The flavor of mixed berries is a pure delight and the jelly texture makes for a fun mouth feel.

Shake well, serve chilled... Read More

A descendent of the founding Ozeki family named this product IKEZO, which is Ozeki spelled backwards
The jelly texture is from plant-based jelling agent. Refreshing and mouthwatering jelly sparkling sake with a hint of peach flavor... Read More

The Ozeki Ikezo Sparkling Yuzu Jelly Sake is a sake-based sparkling jelly drink, with a relaxing taste and the pleasant aroma of natural yuzu juice. It also contains a natural moisturising element derived during sake fermentation,... Read More

Textured and layered, smoky and sweet, with a cleansing acidity at the end. Simply constructed rice notes with malt-like flavor, and dry on the finish thanks to the prominent acidity.... Read More

This off-dry, rich, creamy, and complex Nama shows a funky side that is attributed to the Omachi rice, Japan’s oldest-known pure rice strand. Yeasty with a light sweetness that goes beyond any traditional sake experience.... Read More

A bright and beaming brew with a light-body, hints of wet stone and a super dry finish - good for Muscadat lovers. One of the most easy and enjoyable Sake to pair with food.... Read More

Opens with soft peach and mango aromas, this sake's tart and juicy sweetness finishes clean and sharp. A fresh and satisfying treat that is great as an aperitif, and excellent to pair with food, and even spicy dishes.... Read More

Bright flavors evocative of lychee and cranberry simply pour out of it, lending a crisp and refreshing character to this 100% Sakura city Yamada Nishiki sake but still allowing room for balance and depth. Part of Senkin's... Read More

In the autumn, delicate golden stalks growing in hand-cultivated paddies ripple with the movement of the head-heavy treasure. These fields are filled with Kame No O, a finicky plant, and one of the few pure strains of sake rice... Read More

The full-bodied flavor of Sho Chiku Bai is deliciously enhanced when It is served warm. Sake type & character: Type: Junmai-shu. Sake meter: Medium Dry (+3). Body: Full. Aroma: Mild. Food pairing: Mildly seasoned. Grilled or poached... Read More

NIGORI is coarsely-filtered and the sweetest of all our types of sake. It is especially delicious with very spicy foods. The bottle should be shaken each time before pouring due to the high rice content that settles in the bottom... Read More

NIGORI is the way sake first appeared when it was brewed for the Imperial Court in Kyoto as well as for most of its 2,000 year history. It is coarsely-filtered and the sweetest of all our types of sake. It is especially delicious... Read More

Brewed using the Kochi prefecture's original rice, Gin-no Yume, this sake has an umami-rich taste. The savory tones are enhanced by slightly citrusy flavors that yield a clean, refreshing finish. The moderate aroma blends... Read More

This Sake contains complex aromas of white grape, anise and a hint of sweet rice. These same flavors come rushing through followed by a hint of white pepper and fresh herbal notes. The long, clean finish make this Sake a great... Read More

This famous brand, called “Demon Slayer,” tastes nothing like its name, unless you can slay demons with sweetness. It is a clear Junmai Daiginjo with a delicate aroma of ripe fruits, velvety texture, and finishes on... Read More

This famous brand, called “Demon Slayer,” tastes nothing like its name, unless you can slay demons with sweetness. It is a clear Junmai Daiginjo with a delicate aroma of ripe fruits, velvety texture, and finishes on... Read More

In two words, fruity and juicy. Has a bright and lively apple-like aroma, and a casual, lingering sweetness that harmonizes perfectly with the soft and smooth flavor.... Read More

This aromatic and fresh Junmai Ginjo sake smells like green melons and is vibrantly crisp and textured on the palate. Umami-rice flavors give way to a long, lingering finish that is perfect when served with food.... Read More

Snow Angel is a delicate, silky, unfiltered nigori that represents the soft powder of Hokkaido snow. Although winter activities are seasonal, one can enjoy Snow Angel all year round. Snow Angel is refreshing, creamy and resembles... Read More

This spectacularly dry Niigata staple has notes of cooked rice, pepper, and a touch of vanilla. Round, supple, and crisp at the same time, this can be paired easily with fatty meats and fish like pork or salmon, and is an excellent... Read More