Sake

A bright and modern junmai daiginjo with expressive aromas of white peach, melon, citrus, and delicate floral notes. The palate is smooth and refined with vibrant acidity, subtle rice sweetness, and a clean mineral character that gives the sake freshness and precision. The finish is crisp and elegant with lingering orchard fruit and gentle umami tones.

Region: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Quality Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Seimaibuai: 50%
Nihonshu-Do: +2
Rice: Yamadanishiki
Alcohol: 15%

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%

A lively and approachable nigori sake with aromas of banana, citrus blossom, and soft tropical fruit. The palate is lightly creamy yet refreshing, showing gentle sweetness balanced by bright acidity and subtle rice-driven umami. The finish is smooth and clean with lingering floral and citrus notes.

Region: Osaka Prefecture
Quality Grade: Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori
Seimaibuai: Not listed
Nihonshu-Do: Not listed
Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Alcohol: 15%

A vibrant and expressive junmai ginjo with aromas of green apple, melon, fresh herbs, and subtle floral notes. The palate is crisp and energetic with lively acidity, gentle rice sweetness, and a clean thread of umami that gives the sake balance and precision. The finish is refreshing and dry with lingering mineral and citrus tones.

Region: Shizuoka Prefecture
Quality Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Seimaibuai: 55%
Nihonshu-Do: +3
Rice: Yamadanishiki
Alcohol: 15.5%

A bold and structured junmai sake with aromas of roasted nuts, dried rice, earth, and subtle spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied with savory umami depth, firm acidity, and a dry, powerful character that reflects its traditional brewing style. The finish is long, clean, and warming with lingering mineral and toasted grain notes.

Region: Shizuoka Prefecture
Quality Grade: Junmai
Seimaibuai: 60%
Nihonshu-Do: +11
Rice: Yamadanishiki
Alcohol: 15.5%

A refined and expressive Junmai Daiginjo with fragrant aromas of ripe melon, pear, white flowers, and a touch of steamed rice. The palate is smooth and layered with delicate fruit sweetness, balanced acidity, and a graceful umami depth that carries through the wine-like texture. The finish is long, polished, and exceptionally clean with lingering floral and mineral tones.

Region: Hyogo Prefecture
Quality Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Seimaibuai: 50%
Nihonshu-Do: +2
Rice: Yamadanishiki
Alcohol: 16%

An elegant and finely polished Junmai Daiginjo with delicate aromas of pear, white peach, melon, and soft floral notes. The palate is silky and refined with subtle rice sweetness, gentle umami, and a smooth mineral character that gives the sake impressive balance and precision. The finish is long, clean, and graceful with lingering hints of fruit and savory nuance.

Region: Toyama Prefecture
Quality Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Seimaibuai: Not listed
Nihonshu-Do: Not listed
Rice: Not listed
Alcohol: 15%

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%

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%

The nose on this “Specially Limited” sake is an amazing array of rose water, peach, papaya, sweet rice, nougat, and sugar aromas. It’s not fair! I’m sure when brewery owners taste sake that is not of their own making, they become jealous if they taste a sake like this. It’s simply not fair! How can rice and water taste like the best flavors in your life? Smooth, round, and velvety, this masterpiece is lush and sumptuous. So expressively smooth and layered, that flavors start counting themselves 1. Honey 2. Papaya 3. Maple syrup 4. Mango 5. Lemon sorbet. And on and on. This is more of an experience than a libation, as you feel your way to the soul of this brew. The take away from this sake is that there is a big difference between balance and perfect balance. This sake is a great lesson in rice umami goodness that rests on a seamless fluid which excels in a wine glass.

Region: Fukui Prefecture

Quality Grade: Junmai Daiginjo

Seimaibuai: 35%

Nihonshu-Do: +4.0

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

Alcohol: 16%

Dassai challenged themselves to brew the ultimate junmai daiginjo as their flagship product. The result? Dassai “23,” a sake with Yamadanishiki rice polished down to 23%, which is a pretty high polish for a flagship product. Their hard work gives us a sake with an enticing aroma and a honey-esque sweetness that flows over the palate like a gentle waterfall. The aftertaste is clean, leaving you wishing for another sip.

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.

Made with yeast extracted from the Sanuki olive native to the region, this hyperlocal sake showcases the best of Kagawa in a one-of-a-kind bottling.

Juicy notes of musk melon, white flowers and green pear with hints of starfruit, grass and salinity.

Region: Kagawa

Grade: Junmai Ginjo

Seimaibuai: 55%

Nihonshu-Do: N/A

ABV: 14%

Rice: Sanukiyoimai

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

Notes of Muscat, fresh green grapes and Mandarin orange. Appealing glossy texture, juicy and full with a crisp finish. A great pairing for richer cuisine like fried spring rolls, goat cheese or chicken braised in teriyaki. “Nakadori” is sake that just uses the middle press of sake without blending in the brash flavors of the initial “arabashiri” that first comes off the press or the slightly bitter flavors at the end.

Region: Fukushima

Grade: Honjozo Nakadori

Seimaibuai: 70%

Nihonshu-Do: N/A

ABV: 16%

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

A beautifully modern sake, slightly lower in alcohol with subtle sweetness. Juicy, lush texture, medium full bodied sake. Notes of Muscat grape and honeydew melon on the palate, finishes clean with a slight effervescence laced with bright acidity. Pairs well with sashimi, Sushi, Soy based dishes. Burrata with balsamic vinegar. Also beautiful with bold dishes like grilled lamb and pork tenderloin.

Region: Fukushima

Grade: Junmai

Seimaibuai: 60%

Nihonshu-Do: N/A

ABV: 13%

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

TASTING NOTES: Slightly sweet scent with notes of vanilla followed by flavors of coconut, cream and spice, with a smooth and soft finish. Layered with mellow and round flavors. Nigori style is cloudy typically because it is infiltered.

Region: Aomori Prefecture

Quality Grade: Nigori

Seimaibuai: 75%

Nihonshu-Do: 

Rice: Masshigura

Alcohol: 14.5%

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%

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