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TASTING NOTE: 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 pure as a simple strand of pearls.  Aromas of white flower, Asian pear & steamed rice. Finishes elegantly with rich minerality and rice texture. Serve slightly chilled.

Region: Shimane

Grade: Junmai Daiginjo

Seimaibuai: 50%

Nihonshu-Do: +2

ABV: 15.5% 

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

The nose on this “once in a lifetime” masterpiece is an amazing collection of rose petals, cream, raisins, bananas, and cotton candy aromas. This sake wasn’t built; it evolved into a superb Daiginjo standing on the shoulders of both the Kimoto and Shizuku style of sake brewing. Throw in 4 years of aging, and you get a complexity not found in most sake. Fruit-forward, full-bodied, rich, and complex, it drinks you more than you drink it. Look for ripe persimmon, raisin, marshmallow, nougat, and woody elements that grow in a wine glass, and feel more aged as the fluid warms. "Heavenly Flower" drinks like rich liquid umami, especially in a white wine glass. This is not your dainty and elegant Daiginjo sake. It is a brew that is in the upper stratosphere of the sake-drinking world. Not to be missed in your lifetime!

From one of the most famous and sought after Sake breweries in Japan!

TASTING NOTES: A soft sake with complex flavors of honeycomb, pear, cream, roasted almonds and nougat, softer aromas of pear blossom will emerge as the sake opens in the glass.

Region: Ishikawa Prefecture

Quality Grade: Junmai 

Seimaibuai: 65%

Nihonshu-Do: -4.0

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

Alcohol: 15.5%

TASTING NOTES: Aromas of green melon rind and kaffir lime leaves. Creamy, luxurious mid palate with a spearmint-driven herbal finish.

Region: Yamaguchi

Quality Grade: Tokubetsu Junmai

Seimaibuai: 60%

Nihonshu-Do: +6.0

Rice: Yamada Nishiki & Hattan Nishiki

Alcohol: 15.5%

With the small amounts produced, the years of aging needed to produce each bottle and the centuries of experience crafting sake, Kikuhime has become one of the most renowned and sought after sake in the world, prized by chefs and restaurants for its nuanced pairings, and by collectors who enjoy the subtleties that develop over the years. 

BY or “Brew Year” references that unlike the extended aging for most Kikuhime this Daiginjo is released in the same year it was brewed to showcase its vibrancy. A complex, bold and dry sake. Has the fresh melon notes associated with highly polished sake, but contrasted by a big structure and chewy texture that broaden the flavor and make it exceedingly complex. Pairs beautifully with a broad range of food, excellent with simple preparations of white fish and vegetables but bold enough to pair with fatty tuna, pork and richer flavors.Can be consumed now to enjoy vibrant fruit or if aged will continue to develop earthy tones.

Region: Ishikawa Prefecture

Quality Grade: Daiginjo

Seimaibuai: 50%

Nihonshu-Do: N/A

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

Alcohol: 17.5%

This undiluted natural drip junmai daiginjo made with the kimoto method is Daishichi’s superlative sake. This sake was created by reviewing all processes in sake making and taking them once again to a higher level, as if ascending on a spiralling staircase. The result is the ultimate sake.

Complex, with a vigorous, animated vitality, and a completely satisfying balance. Beauty that surpasses the imagination. I recommend a long decant. Tastes amazing a week after opening.

Please Note: This sake is unpasteurized. While we can ship unpasteurized sake, the decision is ultimately up to the customer. It's advisable to avoid shipping unpasteurized sake during very hot summers or extremely cold winters. By purchasing unpasteurized sake and selecting a shipping method from us, you are consenting to us shipping it to you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email us.

A lively and expressive namazake with bright aromas of fresh rice, melon, and green apple. The palate is vibrant and energetic with crisp acidity, subtle umami, and a lightly creamy texture that balances the sake’s youthful freshness. The finish is clean and refreshing with a gentle savory edge.

Region: Shiga Prefecture
Quality Grade: Junmai Namazake
Seimaibuai: 60%
Nihonshu-Do: +6
Rice: Tamazakae
Alcohol: 15%

This Daiginjo sake offers an aromatic and smooth profile with notes of ripe raspberry, melon, daphne, dried flowers, and a hint of sour rice. The palate is soft-textured, leading to a compact and dry finish. Fittingly, it hails from Iwate Prefecture, the same region that produced Dodger legend Shohei Ohtani, making this sake a home run for fans of refined craft and local legacy alike.

Region: Iwate Prefecture
Quality Grade: Daiginjo
Seimaibuai: 50%
Nihonshu-Do: +2.5
Rice: Ginginga
Alcohol: 16.5%

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Company Co., Ltd. (Kubota) always puts quality first, and this is no different with Kubota “Senju.” This sake’s aim is to improve any meal, and it definitely succeeds. The modest nose and classic melon flavor are the perfect touch to a wide range of cuisine. Not only does it brighten your taste buds, but it's made through environmentally friendly practices. Since sake comes from nature, the brewers believe its creation shouldn’t harm the earth that births it.

Tasting Note:
Kubota Senjyu Ginjo presents a modest bouquet with classic melon flavors, offering a clean and crisp finish.

Region: Niigata Prefecture

Quality Grade: Ginjo

Seimaibuai: 50% for Koji rice; 55% for Kake rice

Nihonshu-Do: +5

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Alcohol: 15%

This high-end Kōchi-style Daiginjo is made just once a year in small batches, showcasing the brewery's dedication to craftsmanship. The rice is sourced from the Tojo region, considered one of the best for sake rice in Japan. After a slow fermentation process lasting 35 days at low temperatures, the sake is aged just below freezing for several months to achieve a soft texture and deep flavors while retaining bright, fresh, and citrus-like qualities.

This sake presents a fresh collection of aromas, including cherry, papaya, mango, cantaloupe, persimmon, simple syrup, and condensed milk. On the palate, it is light, balanced, bright, and refreshing, with flavors of Asian pear, green apple, grapefruit, cantaloupe, and lime, leading to a quick and dry mineral finish. ​

Region: Kōchi Prefecture​

Quality Grade: Junmai Daiginjo​

Seimaibuai: 30%​

Nihonshu-Do: +3​

Rice: Grade A Yamada Nishiki from Tojo​

Alcohol: 15%

This lightly cloudy nigori sake has a soft, creamy texture with flavors of steamed rice, nuts, and slightly tart fruit. It strikes a beautiful balance between richness and dryness, with a clean finish that keeps it refreshing and food-friendly. This nigori sake is notable for its higher milling rate, technically qualifying it as Junmai Ginjo grade - a rare quality level for a cloudy sake.

Region: Shimane Prefecture

Quality Grade: Tokubetsu Junmai

Seimaibuai: 59%

Nihonshu-Do: +3

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Alcohol: 15.6%

The success of “Myoka Rangyoku” inspired us to start another quest.
These are the various fine qualities superior sake displays in the process of maturing slowly for more than ten years: when still young, a gorgeous aroma, during maturity, a powerful and round body, followed by a clear and serene aftertaste that lingers for a long time. We wanted to bring those elements, which normally are not simultaneously present, together in one bottle of sake.

This Junmai sake from Banshu Ikkon is a beautifully lean structured sake, light bodied and linear, with the distinctive bright and spicy finish unique to brewmaster Yuichi Tsubosaka. While Kita Nishiki is a rice developed locally in Hyogo it is more characteristic of rice grown in the far north, with a firm grain that dissolves more slowly, producing sake of tight structure and clean flavors as opposed to the luscious rice types that made the area famous. It does retain a brightness of character unique to the region, and typical of all Banshu Ikkon sake.

Region: Hyogo

Grade: Junmai

Seimaibuai: 60%

Nihonshu-Do: +10

ABV: 15%

Rice: Kita Nishiki

This sake presents a medium-bodied profile that begins with fruity notes and transitions to a dry finish. Aromas of pine and plantain lead into flavors of honeydew melon and white nectarine, culminating in a savory, mineral finish.

Region: Brooklyn, New York
Quality Grade: Junmai
Seimaibuai: 50%
Nihonshu-Do: +3
Rice: 100% Calrose (California-grown)
Alcohol: 17%

A refreshing, engaging, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 45 such a popular, well-known, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas. Excellent with food or alone, and delicious at all temperatures. A Junmai Daiginjo suitable for daily consumption for a very reasonable price.

A refreshing, engaging, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 45 such a popular, well-known, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas. Excellent with food or alone, and delicious at all temperatures. A Junmai Daiginjo suitable for daily consumption for a very reasonable price.

Naturally fermented in bottle, resulting in a pleasant fruitiness and refreshing finish, this sake flavor and aroma are both smooth and fragrant.

This uniquely lighter nigori style is reflective of the premium elegance of Dassai Junmai Daiginjo.

TASTING NOTES: Overall a light and delicate junmai ginjo; lower in aroma and fruit than many ginjos. Representative of the Hiroshima region which is known for soft water and crisp flavors.

Region: Hiroshima

Grade: Junmai Ginjo

Seimaibuai: 58%

Nihonshu-Do: +3.

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Hattan Nishiki

TASTING NOTES: Robust with flavors of lychee and pineapple, paired with the umami of roasted nuts and cashews, and complimented by the subtle sweet notes of caramel and sugarcane. This is a once-a-year release that bottles freshly pressed saké and is once-pasteurized in the bottle for bold flavors!

Region: Hyogo Prefecture

Quality Grade: Unspecified (technically Junmai) using Yamahai method

Seimaibuai: 68%

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Alcohol: 18%

A soft and gently textured nigori sake with inviting aromas of coconut, vanilla cream, ripe banana, and steamed rice. The palate is rich and cloudy with mild sweetness balanced by delicate acidity and smooth rice-driven umami that gives the sake a comforting, rounded character. The finish is creamy yet clean with lingering tropical and savory notes.

Region: Shimane Prefecture
Quality Grade: Junmai Nigori
Seimaibuai: 58%
Nihonshu-Do: -1
Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Alcohol: 15%