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Intense aromas of grilled nuts, pistachio and a hint of war ... Read more

Intense aromas of grilled nuts, pistachio and a hint of warm liquid cocoa. In mouth, flavors follow through with nuts and melon as it heads for a crisp finish, and then just a hint of lingering sweetness. It is at once savory and sweet, and has enough power to make it a great match with a wide variety of food pairings. A truly distinctive sake. name of this wonderful sake was inspired by local legends about mysterious lights that appeared on nearby Mt. Kirin in distant paSaint Locals claim lights are paper lanterns carried in fox-bride procession. This mysterious event is celebrated in Niigata every year in fox-bride festival. Kaetsu uses rice grown on high plains and pure mountain water to brew superior sake, both rich in aroma and clean in taste. International Wine Cellar rating: 91. Minimize

Faint aromas of raisins and earthiness. Overall slightly dr ... Read more

Faint aromas of raisins and earthiness. Overall slightly dry flavor but with nice fruity essences in recesses, supplanted by nice rice-like tones and a gentle sweetness beneath. They have won five straight Gold Prizes in prestigious National New Sake tasting competitions. water which flows up from springs here has been famous since Edo era (1600-1868). International Wine Cellar rating: 91. Minimize

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A rather fragrant junmai ginjo, bottled immediately without ... Read more

A rather fragrant junmai ginjo, bottled immediately without charcoal filtering. fine-lined flavor is as bold as fragrance, with a soft-edged fullness overall. Water in this region is very, very soft in comparison to most sake-brewing regions in Japan. This is a major contributor to unique taste and feel of their sake. It melts and absorbs into palate, taking flavor and fragrance with it in a very unique way. Minimize

This fine wine is a Sake vintage produced by Ozeki that is ... Read more

This fine wine is a Sake vintage produced by Ozeki that is 750ml. Minimize

International Wine Cellar rating: 94. A prominent fragrance ... Read more

International Wine Cellar rating: 94. A prominent fragrance, a clean and fresh taste, with flavor deep into recesses. Truly one of Rolls-Royces of sake. Each year, after temperature drops below 14 Fahrenheit, Takasago builds an Ice Dome outside main kura building. It is an igloo inside of which temperature stays about 28 F, with 90% humidity and no wind low temperature means nasty bacteria cannot survive, allowing them to make clean, pure, ultra-premium sake. Additionally, they separate clear sake from fermenting rice lees not by pressing, but rather by putting it into canvas bags and allowing sake to drip out slowly overnight. Minimize

International Wine Cellar rating: 94. A prominent fragrance ... Read more

International Wine Cellar rating: 94. A prominent fragrance, a clean and fresh taste, with flavor deep into recesses. Truly one of Rolls-Royces of sake. Each year, after temperature drops below 14 Fahrenheit, Takasago builds an Ice Dome outside main kura building. It is an igloo inside of which temperature stays about 28 F, with 90% humidity and no wind low temperature means nasty bacteria cannot survive, allowing them to make clean, pure, ultra-premium sake. Additionally, they separate clear sake from fermenting rice lees not by pressing, but rather by putting it into canvas bags and allowing sake to drip out slowly overnight. Minimize

Brewed carefully and slowly at low temperatures using tradi ... Read more

Brewed carefully and slowly at low temperatures using traditional brewing techniques and Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 55%. Characterized by a well-rounded flavor with a solidness to flavor and fragrance, and a clean finish. Rihaku was named for a famous poet in China who lived from 701-762 and was famous for drinking a lot before writing. He was known to have said, I drink a bottle, and can write 100 poems. International Wine Cellar rating: 88. Minimize

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Shimizo-No-Mai Pure Dawn is clear in appearance. aroma has ... Read more

Shimizo-No-Mai Pure Dawn is clear in appearance. aroma has hints of orange peel and light floral notes, with an underlying minerality. It's fresh and well-structured, with subtle notes of pear and Fuji apple. Creamy mouthfeel, finishes soft-sweet to dry. Minimize

Truly a locally-produced sake. It is made with local Gingin ... Read more

Truly a locally-produced sake. It is made with local Ginginga rice which took over eight years to develop and perfect. water, yeast, and brewing team are also all from Iwate prefecture. explosive nose of this medium-bodied sake exhibits a slight wood spice and floral aromas that quickly move towards apple compote and lively citrus notes akin to lime rind. From green fruit flavors upfront to a creamy mid-palate with some super ripe cantaloupe and honeydew, mild acidity allows minerality to exert itself on finish. International Wine Cellar rating: 89. Minimize

Mellow and dry profile in which flavor and finish meld toge ... Read more

Mellow and dry profile in which flavor and finish meld together, with plenty of richness of rice evident. Yasutaka Daimon is sixth-generation director of family brewery. His kura (sake brewery) is blessed with a natural spring providing water which is rich in minerals and pure enough to be used in production of excellent sake. International Wine Cellar rating: 88. Minimize

Made with a unique blend of three rices: Yamada Nishiki, Go ... Read more

Made with a unique blend of three rices: Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, and Nihonbare and milled an additional 5% over grade minimum to create a dry cloudy sake with beautiful finesse. Citrus and banana aromas practically jump out of glass reminiscent of a tropical paradise. On palate, it has solid weight and flavors of banana, fresh white rice, a pastis-like licorice flavor, and a clean finish not often found in nigori sake. Makes you want to come back for another sip. Minimize

This fine wine is a Sake vintage produced by Hakutsuru tha ... Read more

This fine wine is a Sake vintage produced by Hakutsuru that is 750ml. Minimize

Shimizo-No-Mai Pure Dusk has a clear appearance. Aromas of ... Read more

Shimizo-No-Mai Pure Dusk has a clear appearance. Aromas of bright pear and hints of green apple, with an underlying minerality. Delicate structure, with hints of fresh orange peel and cantaloupe. Medium length, dry finish. Minimize

At 50% of Seimai Buai, the Yamadanishiki rice is polished t ... Read more

At 50% of Seimai Buai, the Yamadanishiki rice is polished to the level required of a Daiginjo Category. This sake has a graceful aroma and well-rounded flavor. This prize winning product is nothing but perfect sake everybody will agree. Wine SAKE Minimize

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Soft, honey-laced nose with just a tad of fruitiness. Dry o ... Read more

Soft, honey-laced nose with just a tad of fruitiness. Dry overall, but with a sweet element creeping out of background. Good richness and overall balance in a slightly dry profile. Tottori Prefecture where Mantensei is located is one of least populated regions of Japan - mountains, oceans and wooded areas vie for space with people in minority. clean air and cold winters make it ideal for sake brewing. International Wine Cellar rating: 90. Minimize

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A limited production Junmai-Daiginjo, made in small batches ... Read more

A limited production Junmai-Daiginjo, made in small batches at Gekkeikan's Uchigura brewery, dedicated to micro-brewing only ultra premium sakes. Mild, fruity aroma with delicate notes of over-ripe cantaloupe and honeysuckle. Well-Balanced and exceptionally smooth with a long, clean finish. Horin is slowly fermented at low temperatures for a refined flavor. Minimize

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This high end wine is a Sake vintage produced by Tenranzan ... Read more

This high end wine is a Sake vintage produced by Tenranzan that is 750ml. Minimize

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This fine wine is a Sake vintage produced by Gekkeikan tha ... Read more

This fine wine is a Sake vintage produced by Gekkeikan that is 1.50l. Minimize

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This high end wine is a Sake vintage from Oregon that is ... Read more

This high end wine is a Sake vintage from Oregon that is 750ml. Minimize