Japan
Asahara Wonderful Yuzu & Ume Liqueur, Japan
Created by blending fresh Yuzu juice with house made umeshu, bring a new flavor to the market. This balances the depth of plum with the vibrancy of yuzu. Love it for mixing as it gives depth and acidity without having to carry fresh citrus for cocktails.
$39.99
Shirataki 'Jozen Mizuno Gotoshi' White Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan 720mL
The Jozen White uses pristine, untreated snowmelt water for brewing that has been naturally filtered in the soil over 50 years. Soft and gentle yet light and dry, this sake is true to the Niigata style. Pair with sushi and sashimi, and grilled seafood.
$34.99
Yuki Otoko - Yeti Cloudy Junmai Nigori Sake, Japan 720mL
A gentle and subtle sake with notes of citrus and steamed rice. Off dry with a light sweetness that finishes with a crisp and clean finish. Pairs well with tempura, fried oysters, tofu, and edamame. Rice Milled to 70%.
$27.99
Asahi Shuzo Dassai '39' Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Japan 720mL
A skillfully balanced sake that strikes a wonderful compromise between Dassai “23” and “45.” Subtle aroma, higher acidity, and a creamy texture. The juicy melon note provides the bouquet that fades into a crisp aftertaste, perfect compliment to Asian fare
$49.99
Takeda 'Red Skull' Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu, Niigata, Japan 720mL
Pop this and you're treated to juicy watermelon aromas. It smells like a Ginjo but then the flavors have a more umami and richness like a Junmai. It's big and bold though, too, complex and evolving. From cantaloupe, to brittle, enjoy as an aperitif.
$47.99
Tamayura Rhythmic Droplets, Junmai Sparkling, Japan 300mL
A sparkling Junmai made using a second fermenatation process that occurs within the bottle. Its carbonation is fine and silky, with a refreshing taste that is sour and zesty unlike many sakes, similar to that of a grapefruit. Serve cold with fresh seafood
$19.99
Kanbara Ancient Treasure Yamahai Junmai Genshu, Sake, Japan 720mL
Intense complexity of this sake is achieved through an abundance of koji, yamahai, no dilution, and over ten years of careful aging. Umami is extremely pronounced on the nose with tasting notes of olive oil, sea salt and toasted sesame.
$89.99
Tosatsuru Azure Ginjo, Shikoku, Japan 720mL
In the sake world the water used in brewing is a huge deal. “Azure” uses deep-sea water off the Kochi Prefecture coast. Made with Yamadanishiki , the world’s preeminent sake rice. Boasts a traditional ginjo aroma and a very clean, low-mineral flavor.
$34.99
Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai Sake, Japan 720mL
Rich but refreshing, and long lasting with a subtle velvety texture, as well as their savory umami on the mid palate. There is an intensity of aromas including quality rice notes, fruity, floral, and grainy characters, along with marshmallows.
$43.99
Afuri 'Ringo-San 28' Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan 720mL
Enticing herbal nose combines sweet fennel and dry minerals. With notes of melon musk and Macadamia nut. High acidity makes the palate feel dry and crisp, suggesting Korean pear. Made with top grade Hyogo grown Yamadanishiki & yeast No.28
$59.99
Tentaka 'Organaka - Organic' Junmai Sake, Japan
Baked cheese cake, custard apple nuances on the nose, followed by chestnut, white sesame, poached apricot notes. Lively juicy acidity on the palate. Enjoyed warm would be interesting to unfurl more complex aromas. Fresh water source, triple-filtered.
$37.99
Akabu Omachi Junmai Ginjo Sake, Japan
A familiar and alluring white flower aroma twists with scents of apricot and apple before gracefully leading into flavors of similar caliber. All this yumminess is produced from Ginginga sake rice and local Iwate yeast.
$49.99
Housui Shuzo, Yamahai Old Mountain Tokubetsu Junmai Sake, Japan 720mL
Delightful aroma of razor-smooth, super dry, premium yeast mash sourness, which gives way to pleasant and mild sweetness after exposure to air. Old Mountain delivers a pleasant and sweet aftertaste. Great with grilled meats and fish, and tempura.
$33.99
Hiro Gold Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, Japan 720mL
Inspired by the ancient ultra premium recipe of Hiroemon Takeda, the renowned Samurai and Japanese Sake connoisseur, Hiro is crafted by their own Toji (Master Brewer) using only specially polished rice from the Murakami plain in the Niigata Region.
$87.99
Asahi Shuzo Dassai '23' Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Japan 720mL
To craft the ultimate Junmai-Daiginjo sake, polished down Yamada-Nishiki rice to 23%. Delivering delicate floral aromas with a palate reminiscent of honey and an elegant lasting finish. Aromatic and expressive. Seductive fruit and lush confectionary.
$99.99
Taka - Noble Arrow Tokubetsu Junmai Sake, Japan 720mL
The limestone in the water, the strong and elegant use of Association yeast No. 9, and highly focused production result in a sake that is vinous while still undeniably “nihonshu,” Japan's national beverage, in style.
$39.99
Kakurei Junmai Ginjo, Ume-Shu Plum Sake, Japan 720mL
Made by soaking locally-grown 'Koshino Ume' plums in "Kakurei" Junmai Ginjo sake for three months and adding authentic sugar candy. Mellow sweet flavor with well-balanced mild acidity. The sweetness is going to balance the spice of any meal.
$53.99
Hakuryu Shuzo Ume Shu Plum Sake White Dragon Hakuryu, Niigata, Japan 500mL
This premium ume-shu (plum sake) is made by soaking specially grown “Koshino Ume” plum in junmai sake for four months. Mellow sweet flavor, perfectly balance with mild acidity. Clean finish. For an aperitif or dessert, serve chilled or over ice.
$28.99
Kojimaya Untitled 01 Cedar Barrel Aged Sake, Japan 720mL
This “four-step” brewing method, along with the addition of kijoshu and finishing in cedar, results in a sake that has remarkable intensity and concentration. Notes of maple, black cherry, marmalade, custard and baking spice. Pair with cedar plank salmon.
$87.99
Asahi Shuzo Dassai '23' Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Japan 1.8L
To craft the ultimate Junmai-Daiginjo sake, polished down Yamada-Nishiki rice to 23%. Delivering delicate floral aromas with a palate reminiscent of honey and an elegant lasting finish. Aromatic and expressive. Seductive fruit and lush confectionary.
$249.99
Asahi Shuzo Dassai '45' Nigori Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Japan 720mL
This is a nigori that reflects Dassai’s ever-present elegance. On the nose you’ll find the faintest hint of muscat, but where this sake shines is its texture and flavor. Its light, fine grain texture accompanies bright and juicy balanced flavors.
$33.99
Hakkaisan 'Yukimuro Chozo - Snow Aged' 3 Year Old, Junmai Ginjo Genshu Sake, Japan 720mL
Snow aged for three years which took advantage of the steady naturally low temperature in the yukimuro to assure quality control. The maturity of this sake will bring out roundness to the rich and refreshing flavor.
$67.99
Nishide Shuzo '100 Year' Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Japan 720mL
This Junmai Daiginjo exhibits notes of apricot and young banana that starts off soft and mild, giving way to the smooth umami of sake rice, finishing dry with balanced acidity. Best Served: Chilled.
$149.99
Kikusui Perfect Snow Nigori Sake, Japan 300mL
Just one taste will have you hooked. The first thing you will notice is the full-bodied sweetness. The subtle texture of the “moromi” granules, created by carefully fermenting only the finest quality rice, leaves a striking full-bodied impression.
$15.99