Dassai 45 Junmai Sake
$54.99
The popular Dassai “50” was replaced by Dassai “45” in 2019 by polishing the rice a bit more. And even though it is the most affordable of their lineup, it belongs to the highest premium sake category with no brewer's alcohol added.
Delicate, fruity & aromatic. This premium saké is semi-dry with a suble sweetness and creamy mouthfeel. It is easy to drink and extremely popular among both aficionados and those new to saké.
The "45" in its name refers to the rice polishing ratio, which means that the rice used in making this sake has been polished down to 45% of its original size. Clean and Crisp, Smooth and Well-Balanced: One of the hallmarks of Dassai 45 is its smooth and well-balanced taste. Love its harmony between sweetness, acidity, and umami, which makes it enjoyable on its own or as a complement to various dishes.
- Rice polishing rate: 45%
- Alcohol Level: 16%
- Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Hakkaisan Sparkling Nigori Sake
$30.99
This sake is lightly sweet, yet crisp and refreshing with a bright acidity. With a refreshing acidity and gorgeous aroma, Hakkaisan Sparkling Nigori is certainly enjoyable as an aperitif, but this popular sake can be enjoyed in many ways. Try pairing with rich or spicy dishes as well as fruits and desserts. There is no better way to celebrate than with a toast using this dazzling sparkling Nigori sake.
- Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%
- Alcohol Level: 15%
- Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Dewazakura Yukimegami 48 Sake
$54.99
It is a premium sake brewed with one of the most well-known sake rice, "Yamada Nishiki". The undiluted sake was aged at ice temperature (-5 ° C) in the ice temperature storage "Shumingura" to further bring out its well-rounded taste. Enjoy its gorgeous scent and deep taste that is typical of Yamada Nishiki rice.
Fruity notes of melon, stonefruit, nectarine, strawberry and ripe fruit. The palate is very smooth and clean. It has a medium body and intensity, and also has a nice lingering Ginjo finish. Pairs well with soft cheese like burrata, salad, carpaccio and sashimi.
- Rice polishing ratio: 48%
- Alcohol level: 16 degrees
- Rice Variety: Yukimegami
Masumi Aka Junmai Ginjo
$46.99
Masumi Sake is a well-known premium Japanese sake brand produced by the Miyasaka family in Suwa, Nagano, Japan. Miyasaka Brewing Company has been producing sake for over 350 years, and its Masumi brand has become one of the most well-regarded in the industry.
Masumi is famous for its excellent "Number Seven" yeast variety, which was discovered at the brewery over 70 years ago and is still the most commonly used sake yeast in the world. “Masumi Number 7” yeast has won many domestic and international awards for the highest quality, and it is also well known for producing sake with delicate floral and fruity aromas and a smooth, well-rounded flavour.
- Rice polishing rate: 55%
- Alcohol Level: 15%
- Rice type: Yamada Nishiki
Fukumasamune Tradition Junmai Sake
$37.99
Fukumasamune (福正宗) is produced by Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest sake brewery operating in the city and was founded in 1625. The Fukumasamune Tradition It is a well-structured sake that balances acidity with elegant sweetness. Finishes clean with subtle nutty notes. Highly fragrant and easy to drink, this sake is a great accompaniment to a variety of foods.
- Rice polishing ratio: 75%
- Alcohol level 13%
- Rice Used: Fukunohana
Dewazakura Dewano Sato Junmai Sake
$34.99
Dewa no Sato, a world-recognized Junmai sake, was awarded Champion Sake out of 1282 brands in the SAKE category of the International Wine Challenge. This pure rice sake is brewed with 100% Dewa no Sato, Yamagata Prefecture's original rice suitable for sake brewing.
A soft texture, a beautiful taste, and a slightly gorgeous aroma.
- Rice polishing ratio: 60%
- Alcohol level : 15 degrees
- Rice used : Dewa no Sato
Raifuku Junmai Ginjo Aiyama
$49.99
Raifuku Aiyama crafts this sake with a balanced combination of mellowness and sharpness. It has a delicate, elegant scent reminiscent of pears, and a gentle finish on the palate, Its bright aromas of pineapple, passionfruit and yogurt lead to a high-impact palate with a subtle lemon finish. It's brewed by the small Raifuku Sake Brewery in Chikusei City, Ibaraki and is made with 40% polished Aiyama rice.
Ume Plum Wine
$15.99
Plum Wine or Umeshu (梅酒) is a Japanese liqueur made by steeping fresh Japanese plum (ume) in shochu/white liquor and sugar.
Kokuryu Jungin Sake
$68.99
Fresh with a good balance of aroma and flavours, this Junmai-ginjo is brewed with the local "Gohyakumangoku" of Fukui Prefecture. It showcases the rich taste of rice with its essence fully extracted through sophisticated craftsmanship.
Full-bodied and rich with a good balance, this Junmai-ginjo shows a slight bitterness from rice with long-lasting umami.
- Rice Polishing Ratio 55%
- Alcohol Percentage 15%
- Rice used Gohyakumangoku