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Rihaku Dreamy Clouds Nigori

Rihaku Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori is light on the clouds and shows more complexity than most of its chalky, sweet, tropical-flavored cousins. Features notes of cashew and Granny Smith apple.

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.

Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu can; Drunken Snapper

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.