Kimoto Classic Sake
$57.99
Made by Daishichi Sake Brewery, which was established in 1752 and resides in Nihommatsu, Fukushima, Japan.
From The Producer
"Our Junmai Kimoto was first released more than 35 years ago, in 1983, at the time that thanks to the jizake boom finally sakes like ginjo and junmai were acknowledged by the market. However, our activities leading to Junmai Kimoto started already more than two decades before that, from about 1955. That was when the 8th Shichiuemon Ohta, who was then president, finally succeeded in restoring the kimoto method, which had sustained severe damage from the controlled economy during the war as well as the devastation after the war. From the mid-1950s, he took on the at that time unprecedented challenge to produce a junmai sake. But as there were limits to rice polishing and cooling equipment was not yet available, he found difficulties on his path that are today unimaginable. These were later solved by polishing the rice to a further degree and enabling low temperature fermentation by the use of cooling equipment. Our Junmai Kimoto came into existence thanks to many years of efforts by our ancestor."
- Rice polishing rate: 69%
- Alcohol Level: 15%
- Rice type: Gohyakumangoku
Handa-Go 1801 Junmai Ginjo Sake
$26.99
Handa-Go Sake is made by the Kunizakari Sake Brewery in Handa City within the Aichi Prefecture. The sake brewery was founded in 1844.
Description from Blue Note Sake
"Handago Junmai Ginjo is an exemplary example of how Ginjo style shines with Yeast No. 1801. The Wakamizu rice variety is ideal Aichi Prefecture Sakés. This beautiful saké flows from its gorgeous aromas to its rich, flavourful taste. It is a saké that is loved by locals.
Food: Vegetable Tempura, Grilled Mackerel, Pickled Onions"
- Rice polishing rate: 55%
- Alcohol level: 15.5%
- Rice Variety: Wakamizu
Kozaemon Tokujun Miyama Sake
$49.99
This sake is made from Miyama Nishiki rice, one of the three main rice varieties used for Japanese sake. Refreshing, fruity, with notes of apple. Light and clean on the palate, with very present flavours of rice. Suitable for all types of kitchens.
- Rice polishing ratio: 55%
- Alcohol level: 15.5%
- Rice used: Miyama Nishiki
Dewazakura Dewano Sato Junmai Sake
$35.99
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
Taiheizan Kimoto Junmai Sake
$38.99
Brewed with the brewery’s own Kimono technique; this sake is welcoming and rich with a big, creamy nose of banana and vanilla. Full of flavour, with hints of nuts and a subtle fruitiness.
- Rice polishing rate: 59%
- Alcohol level: 15.2%
- Rice Variety: Miyama Nishiki
Dassai 45 Junmai Sake
$58.99
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
Masumi Aka Junmai Ginjo
$49.99
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
Shichiken Yama no Kasumi Sparkling Sake
$32.99
Produced by Yamanashi Meijō Brewery. The brewery was founed in 1750 and resides in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. This Sparkling Sake is called Yama no Kasumi, and it was first produced in 2015. The sake undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which results in the sake becoming sparkling in style.
- Rice polishing rate: 40%
- Alcohol Level: 11%
- Rice variety: 国産米 Kokusan kome (Domestic rice)
Producer Description
"Particles of rice dance in the glass like droplets of snow with tiny bubbles – reminiscent of the mists that adorn the peak of the nearby Mt. Kaikoma, the inspiration for this cloudy sake."