Yamagata Prefecture is known for its agricultural products, especially cherries, hot springs, rural flair and natural beauty.
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Dewazakura Ouka Ginjyo Sake
Regular price Sale price $60.00Japanese Name: 出羽桜 桜花 吟醸酒
The Dewazakura Ouka Ginjyo Sake was released in 1980, with the intention of allowing the public to enjoy ginjyo-type sake at an affordable price. Its strong fruit fragrances and the refreshing aftertaste was well-received, and triggered the so-called 'Ginjyo boom'. Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Available in 300ML, 720ML and 1.8LTR
Jizake Bundle
Regular price $148.00 Sale price $108.00Have a try at our new Prefecture Bundle "Jizake Bundle". Jizake refers to a regional or local sake from a smaller brewery that is not mass-produced. The bundle includes 6 different sakes from 6 different prefectures in Kochi, Niigata, Hokkaido, Akita, Yamagata and Shizuoka, and is specially curated by our Sommelier.
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Name: Kure Muroka Ginjyo Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 久礼 無濾過 吟醸酒
The Kure Muroka Ginjyo Sake is brewed with locally grown rice, resulting in a slightly dry taste with a crisp, mineral-rich flavour, followed by a clean finish. This sake has not yet been 'charcoal filtered' by the brewery and hence is lightly delicate and complex, and is best enjoyed cold. Recommended pairing with light flavour food profiles like tonkatsu based ramen or shabu-shabu hot pot.
SMV: +10
Alcohol: 17%
Prefecture: Kochi 高知
Name: Echigo No Karakuchi Junmai Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 越後 の辛口 純米酒
Brewed from a boutique sake brewery located in a small town at Niigata. The Echigo No Karakuchi Junmai Sake is a very hearty sake, with a unique nose containing blends of steamed rice, cocoa, and musky aromas. This boutique's sake is best enjoyed either chilled, at room temperature, or warm. Best paired with lighter food profiles like tempura, steamed fish, tofu, and onigiri.
SMV: +5
Alcohol: 15-16%
Prefecture: Niigata 新潟
Name: Garyubai Muroka Genshu Junmai Ginjyo Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 臥龍梅 無濾過 純米吟醸 生貯原酒
The Garyubai Muroka Genshu Junmai Ginjyo Sake is well-balanced with a light nose. It has a smooth and sharp acidity, which entices the palate upon savouring, and leaves a lingering aftertaste after it clears the throat. Pairs well with miso flavour, mushrooms and even pizza for a fusion pairing.
SMV: +3
Alcohol: 17%
Prefecture: Shizuoka 静岡
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Name: Chitosetsuru Namara Chokara Honjyozo Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 千歳鶴 本醸造 なまら超辛
Chitosetsuru Namara Chokara Honjyozo Sake is the driest sake among Chitosetsuru labels. As its name suggests, it is an extremely dry sake, but it also has a refreshing sharpness, so that it can be paired with a variety of cuisines like fries or fried chicken for the extra 'kick' and addictive drinking.
SMV: +15
Alcohol: 15.5%
Prefecture: Hokkaido 北海道
Name: Ginrei Gassan Sasara Tsuki Junmai Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 銀嶺月山 ささら月 純米酒
The Sasara Tsuki Junmai Sake comes from the Yamagata prefecture, a region with abundant mineral water and high-quality rice. The sake has a sweet aroma and moderate roundness and is best served chilled to complement light dishes.
SMV: -20
Alcohol: 11%
Prefecture: Yamagata 山形
Name: Shirakami Sanchi No Shiki Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 白神山地 の四季 特別純米
The Shirakami Sanchi No Shiki Tokubetsu Junmai Sake is brewed using only natural Shirakami Sanchi spring water by skilful masters, and fermented at low temperatures – resulting in a clear, refreshing taste. It carries a sweet aroma with notes of rice and alcohol.
SMV: +1
Alcohol: 15-16%
Prefecture: Akita 秋田
Ginrei Gassan Junmai Daiginjyo Sake
Regular price $36.00Japanese Name: 銀嶺月山 純米大吟醸酒
This Ginrei Gassan Junmai Daiginjyo Sake uses large luxurious Yamada-Nishiki yeast rice to ferment this perfect sake. After it has been brewed, the sake is kept in ice temperature for ageing and gives off a slightly sweet taste. This sake is suitable to drink chilled or at room temperature. Recommended pairing with fatty meats like pork belly and fish.
Available in 300ML and 720ML.
Dewazakura Ichiro Junmai Daiginjyo Sake
Regular price $114.00Japanese Name: 出羽桜 一路 純米大吟醸酒
Dewazakura Ichiro Junmai Daiginjyo is highly acclaimed in overseas markets, such as being awarded as the Champion Sake in the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London. It is a sake with high level of rice polishing, with low temperature fermentation. The fruity aroma and smooth flavour are recommended for those who are not familiar with sake. Also a great pairing sake, that would be perfect for any regular sake drinker. Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Available in 720 ML.
Ginrei Gassan Setchu Jyukusei Junmai Ginjyo Sake
Regular price $28.00 Sale price $26.50Japanese Name: 銀嶺月山 雪中熟成 純米吟醸酒
If you miss being in the throes of winter, then a glass of the award-winning Ginrei Gassan Junmai Ginjyo Setchu Jyukusei is all you need to recreate that feeling. Each sip of this pure, light sake and each whiff of its calming aroma brings forth an image of fresh snow. Recommended to be paired with fish, shrimp and lightly fried dishes.
Available in 300ML and 720ML
Ginrei Gassan Sasara Tsuki Junmai Sake
Regular price $24.00Japanese Name: 銀嶺月山 ささら月 純米酒
The Sasara Tsuki Junmai Sake comes from the Yamagata prefecture, a region with abundant mineral water and high-quality rice. The sake has a sweet aroma and moderate roundness and is best served chilled to complement light dishes.
Available in 300ML
Appreciation Bundle
Regular price $60.00 Sale price $56.00Express your appreciation to your loved ones or even treat yourself to our Appreciation Bundle! Ozeki Karatamba Nama Chozo and Ginrei Gassan Setchu Jyukusei Junmai Ginjyo are carefully brewed and stored in barrels due to their sensitivity in the making. Hence these sakes are paired together in recognition of the hard work of the sake brewers and sharing the meaning of appreciation through this bundle.
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Name: Ozeki Karatamba Namachozo Sake (720ml) x1
Japanese Name: 大関 辛丹波 生貯蔵
Ozeki Karatamba Namachozo sake has a signature taste that is both fresh and sharp. Enjoy it chilled or on the rock.
SMV: +7
Alcohol: 15-16%
Prefecture: Hyogo
Name: Ginrei Gassasn Setchu Jyukusei Junmai Ginjyo Sake (300ml) x1
Japanese Name: 銀嶺月山 雪中熟成 純米吟醸
If you miss being in the throes of winter, then a glass of the award-winning Ginrei Gassan Junmai Ginjyo Setchu Jyukusei is all you need to recreate that feeling. Each sip of this pure, light sake and each whiff of its calming aroma brings forth an image of fresh snow.
SMV: +2
Alcohol: 16%
Prefecture: Yamagata
Prefecture Bundle
Regular price $131.00 Sale price $99.00Have a try at our new Prefecture Bundle. Best for those who has just started their Sake journey. Sample 5 different 300ml sakes from 5 different sake breweries in Fukushima, Kyoto, Niigata, Hyogo and Ehime.
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Name: Ninki-Ichi Ao-Ninki Ginjyo Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 人気一 青人気 吟醸酒
Ninki Ichi Ao Ninki Ginjyo is brewed from Fukushima sake rice 'Chiyonishiki' and Niigata rice 'Gohyakumangoku'. Distilled alcohol and Yeast is added to brew this green label, with slight acidity and sharp palate yet giving a smooth aftertaste. Best served with salads and grilled fish.
SMV: +1.5
Alcohol: 15-16%
Prefecture: Fukushima 福島
Name: Tamano Hikari Reizo Shu Junmai Ginjyo Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 玉の光 純米吟醸 冷蔵酒
Name: Kiku-Masamune Shiboritate Junmai Daiginjyo Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 菊正宗 生酛 純米大吟醸
The Shiboritate Junmai Daiginjyo is the masterpiece of the Kiku-Masamune sake brewery. This sake is brewed only during the winter months under the careful supervision of a Tamba-Toji Master, featuring the exquisite harmony of a dry and crisp aftertaste. Recommended pairing with uni, abalone, seaweed, soft tofu stew, claypot rice, fried lotus chip and crab leg sashimi.
SMV: +3.5
Alcohol: 16%
Prefecture: Hyogo 兵庫
Name: Yamatan-Masamune Shima-Nami Honjyozo Sake (300ml)
Japanese Name: 山丹正宗 「しまなみ」
Yamatan-Masamune Shima-Nami Honjyozo motif is inspired by the beautiful scenery from Setouchi Ocean. It is gentle and refreshing Honjyozo sake, made with the image of that landscape.
SMV: +0
Alcohol: 14%
Prefecture: Ehime 愛媛
Ginrei Gassan Junmai Jikomi Umeshu
Regular price $59.00Japanese Name: 純米酒仕込み 梅酒
Ginrei Gassan Jummai Jikomi Umeshu is made with Yazawa Plum, which is very rare. It has a delicious taste, balanced with sweetness and refreshing acidity. It is recommended to mix it with soda or with your own favourite beverage, perfect for anyday of the week.
Available in 720ML.