Yoshinogawa吉乃川
The Yoshinogawa Sake Brewery Yoshinogawa is the oldest brewery in Niigata. Their on-site will is famous: Tenka Kanrosen 天下甘露泉. The company grows its rice in… Read More »Yoshinogawa吉乃川
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Huchu Homare 府中誉
The Huchu Homare Sake Brewery Huchu Homare (“Pride of Huchu”) is a well-respected brewery from Ibaraki. They were “mentored” by Sudo Honke to a degree,… Read More »Huchu Homare 府中誉
Tsukinowa Sake 月の輪
Tsukinowa Sake Brewery (Shuzo) 月の輪酒造店 Tsukinowa 月の輪 is a jizake brewery in Shiwa, Iwate. This area was part of the old Nanbu region. And the… Read More »Tsukinowa Sake 月の輪
Watari Bune Junmai Ginjo 55
Watari Bune 渡舟 55 Junmai Ginjo is a complex sake that displays a wide variety of characteristics. Some tasting notes include fresh flowers, steamed brown rice, crushed rock, melon, and pineapple.
Watari Bune Junmai Daiginjo “Ferry Boat”
the apex of Ibaraki ginjo-shu– Watari Bune 渡舟 Junmai Daiginjo sits at the top of the Tokutei meisho-shu (特定名称酒) quality scale, and along with Sudo Honke’s “Kakunko” Junmai Daiginjo, represents the apex of Ibaraki ginjo-shu.
Taiheikai Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
Taiheikai Tokubetsu Junmai is a smooth, soft, and balanced Ibaraki sake. Get tasting notes, online retail options, pairing suggestions, and more.
Yoi no Tsuki Daiginjo– Midnight Moon
Yoi no Tsuki Daiginjo– Midnight Moon At a Glance: A quirky Daiginjo that brings a little extra umami and texture to an otherwise pretty, fruit-forward… Read More »Yoi no Tsuki Daiginjo– Midnight Moon
Dewazakura Izumi Judan Ginjo “Tenth Degree”
Dewazakura Izumi Judan 泉十段 Ginjo is billed as the “martini drinker’s sake”, which is not far removed. For one, it has an elevated alcohol content (17-18% ABV). It’s bold, very dry, and aromatic with a distinct floral, citrus, and herbal quality.
Dewazakura Oka Ginjo “Cherry Bouquet”
Oka 桜花 “Cherry Bouquet” is the quintessential ginjo. The aroma billows, with layers of fruit, sweet steamed rice, and yes, cherry blossoms. Feminine, soft, and seductive– Oka “Cherry Bouquet” is easy to love.
Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu: Drunken Snapper Sake
Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu– Red Snapper– big, exuberant, and not for the faint of heart. Traditionalists often find Nama Genshu to be over the top and lacking nuance. Americans, especially younger groups, tend to be more open to this style of sake.