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Tasting Note

The sake is smooth and silky, with notes of honeydew melon and milk punch. Finishing with a sparkly acidity that makes this sake easy to pair with many dishes from ceviche to cheeseburgers. Best served chilled. 

Points of Distinction
  • Origarami method, a lighter style of nigori (cloudy sake) that is only slightly hazy with well incorporated sake lees
  • Made with Miyama Nishiki rice, a cool climate cultivar grown in the Northern regions of Japan, admired for making balanced yet elegant sake, with a light and refreshing character
  • Genshu (undiluted) and pasteurized just once in the bottle before shipping
  • Made by the Eiko Fuji Brewing Company, established in 1778 and now run by the 13th generation
Tasting Note

On the palate find notes of dried apricot, sea salt and cedar. Elegant layers of umami unfold with each sip. Enjoy chilled, room temperature or gently warmed, and pair with grilled fish, roasted meat or flavorful cheese.

Points of Distinction
  • Made in a unique solera-like system that blends new and 3-8 years’ aged sake
  • 100% homegrown Yamada Nishiki rice, grown by the brewers
  • Located in Okayama, known as the “Land of Sunshine” for having the highest number of clear days in Japan, which makes it great for growing region for high-quality rice and also researching and observing deep space
Tasting Note

Creamy lush texture, vibrant aromas of papaya, cherry and grape. Notes of ripe cantaloupe and fig, a juicy namazake.

Points of Distinction
  • Made by the "Farmers Brewery", which grows all their own Yamada Nishiki rice
  • Marumoto Brewery is a National Historic Landmark, est. 1867
  • Nicknamed "Otoro" a nod to the luxurious and creamy mouthfeel of this sake
Tasting Note

Bright, rich plum notes with deep sweetness and powerful acidity in the finish. Excellent with club soda on the rocks. Exceptional mixed in a creative, Asian-inspired cocktail.

Points of Distinction
  • Joto Umeshu is made with locally grown and hand-harvested Ume fruit
  • It is made in a traditional method of macerating ume in sake.
Tasting Note

Overall, this sake shows a wonderful balance between elegance and strength. It is clean and delicate, especially on the nose, but it is also layered, and solid. On the nose, it is delicately floral, with hints of winter spice. On the palate, it shows white pear, maple syrup, and browned butter. It finishes with a delicate, crisp acidity.

Points of Distinction
  • Husband and wife team, Kiichi and Akiko Hakuto
  • Elegant, layered, sophisticated style
  • Remote, artisanal town
Tasting Note

It is aromatic like a perfume, shows blood orange and peach on the palate, and finishes with long, elegant honey notes.

Points of Distinction
  • The brew master, Mr. Takakashi, is one of the most esteemed in Japan.
  • Highly limited, competition sake that has won gold medal 19 times at the Japanese National Sake Competition
Tasting Note

It shows white lilies on the nose and hints white grape and cotton candy on the palate. Quintessential competition grade junmai daiginjo, it has a long, elegant, and complex finish.

Points of Distinction
  • The brew master, Mr. Takakashi, is one of the most esteemed in Japan.
  • Highly limited, competition sake that has won a mark of Excellence at the regional Tohoku Sake Awards 19 times since 1991
Tasting Note

Herbal and nutty on the nose, this sake reveals green apple on the palate. It shows the classic Shichi Hon Yari style with a light and clean angle.

Points of Distinction
  • Made at the 3rd oldest brewery in Japan, the Tomita Brewery, founded in the 1540's
  • Managed by the 15th generation of the family
  • Featuring a new sake rice called Ginfubuki, registered in Shiga prefecture
Tasting Note

On the nose, it shows pineapple, candied sugar, and pear. On the palate it is juicy, soft and melting.

Points of Distinction
  • This junmai ginjo is made with Yamada Nishiki rice grown in Shimane prefecture
  • The brewery is located in the town of Izumo, home to one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.
Tasting Note

On the nose, this sake shows banana and toffee. On the palate, it is fruity with notes of pear and lychee.

Points of Distinction
  • Founded in 1849, the Tajima Brewery specializes in the production of yamahai sake.
  • The traditional yamahai method takes 30 days instead of 10 days as in the modern method, but it gives the sake a layered and complex flavor and style.
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