Tsukiyoshino – Junmai Daiginjo Miyamanishiki
Taking up the challenge to brew sake from modest locally grown rice, Miyamanishiki rice's character gives clean crisp non-complicated taste. With its modest gentle aroma, it is not just perfect for an aperitif but also pairs well easily with most dishes. Delicate and dry.
- Rice Type:Ā Miyamanishiki
- Rice Polishing Ratio:Ā 45%
- Sake Meter Value: +5.0
- Acidity: 0.9
Kokuryu Daiginjo 1800ml
Using one of the most popular production methods, this sake expressed itself in its fullest, with a rich and fruity aroma. This is one of the best selections of daiginjo made in the cold season.
Crystal Dragon is made from domestically grown rice in a gradual low-temperature fermentation process. Kokuryuās proprietary yeast gives it a graceful aroma and clean taste.
This sake is immensely popular as a gift.
Recommended way to drink:Ā Chill to 5 - 10 degree Celsius
Tasting Notes: Fresh, fruity and smooth.
Grade:Ā Daiginjo
Rice:Ā Yamada Nishiki
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50% rice polishing
Nihonshu-do (SMV): +4
DAN Yamahai Junmai Daiginjo (Bizen Omachi)
Suppin Rumiko no Sake Muroka Nama Genshu No.6
āSuppinā translates into āto go bare-faced or without makeupā and explains that this sake is made without unnecessary manipulation or work. A āPure Riceā sake made without charcoal filtration, pasteurisation or dilution. Robust and full flavour.
Tasting Note:Ā Displays a vibrant, pale lemon colour in the glass. Aromatics take some time to emerge, and while only mildly intense the aromas are quite complex with notes of white flowers and acacia, layered over pear, green apple, custard and white chocolate. There's a good weight to this sake on the palate, creamy and textural, showing excellent umami feel. As with the nose this is notably complex with flavours of pear, apple, hints of lychee and green melon, custard and white chocolate. Excellent. Serve chilled.
- Rice Type : Yamadanishiki (Koji) & Hattannishiki (Kakemai)
- Rice Polishing Ratio : 60%
- Sake Meter Value : -
- Acidity : -
Kokuryu Fuku Daiginjo Yamadanishiki
It is a daiginjo-shu made with 50% polished Yamada Nishiki. It has a rich and full ginjo aroma with a clear and gentle finish. It is packaged in a special lacquered box decorated with the character "Fuku" written by calligrapher Juichi Yoshikawa.
There is a theory that the character for "fortune" originated when people offered a barrel of sake to the gods and prayed for happiness. It is believed that the prayers and sake come together. This sake is very suitable for gifting to someone special in your life.
SMV: +4.0
Rice: Yamadanishi å±±ē°é¦
Kokuryu Kuzuryu Daiginjo (Gohyakumangoku)
Ā $87.40
This Daiginjo-shu is best drunk warm. Ā While premium Daiginjo are usually not drunk warm, Kuzuryuu Daiginjo was created in 2004 as a Daiginjo specially for warm sake. Enjoy it warm for a deep, refined flavor that has matured over time. It has a gorgeous aroma characteristic of daiginjo-shu, and an elegant and delicate aroma.
Recommended way to drink: 5Ā°C to 10Ā°C
Tasting Notes: Intense and concentrated ginjo aroma, clear and delicate flavour with hints of sweetness on the palate, medium bodied.
Kokuryu Kuzuryu Daiginjo (Gohyakumangoku)
This Daiginjo-shu is best drunk warm. Ā While premium Daiginjo are usually not drunk warm, Kuzuryuu Daiginjo was created in 2004 as a Daiginjo specially for warm sake. Enjoy it warm for a deep, refined flavor that has matured over time. It has a gorgeous aroma characteristic of daiginjo-shu, and an elegant and delicate aroma.
Recommended way to drink: either 5Ā°C to 10Ā°C or 40Ā°C to 45Ā°C
Tasting Notes:Ā Fresh, fruity, and smooth when cold, Round and fuller bodied when warm.
Grade:Ā Daiginjo
Rice:Ā Fukui Gohyakumangoku
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50% rice polishing
Nihonshu-do (SMV):Ā +4
Acidity: 1.0
Kura The Whisky Rum Cask Finish Malt Whisky
āFrom Okinawa to The Worldāā¦
Kura Pure Malt Whisky is the latest premium Japanese Whisky expression of Helios Distillery from Okinawa Island.
Situated in Nago-city, the Northern Area of Okinawa that is known for its rich natural environment, Helios has placed high value on preservation of the environment and making the best use of Okinawaās natural resources and history and dedicate to produce authentic and good whiskies.
Based on the principal, Tadashi Matsuda, the founder, Helios Co. has been distilling spirits for over 50 years and promoting the identity, culture, and know-how of Okinawa. This is why, the companyās main theme is āFrom Okinawa to The Worldā!
Kura Rum Cask Malt Whisky is a blended malt whisky made with malted barley, yeast, and water. It is rested minimum three years in American Oak barrels. Being originally a Japanese Rum producer, Helios Co. has second aged the precious whisky in their own local Japanese Rum barrels to attain a perfectly balanced whisky with hints of tropical fruits, vanilla a seaweed. The blend consists of varying malt whiskies that are aged up to 18 years, while the youngest whisky in the blend is three years.
Nose: Tropical fruits, citrus blended with honey and hints of vanilla and Japanese rum
Palate: Sweet caramel with vanilla notes up front, joined with tropical citrus fruits balanced with peat from oak barrels
Finish: Hints of toffee filled with rum, seaweed, and orange oil with toasty cereals with vanilla coating
Reki Blended Whisky
āFrom Okinawa to The Worldāā¦
Reki Blended Whisky is the latest premium Japanese Whisky expression of multiple award winning Helios Distillery from Okinawa Island.
Situated in Nago-city, the Northern Area of Okinawa that is known for its rich natural environment, Helios has placed high value on preservation of the environment and making the best use of Okinawaās natural resources and history, and dedicate to produce authentic and good products.
Based on the principal, Tadashi Matsuda, the founder, Helios Co. has been distilling spirits over 50 years and promoting the identity, culture, and know-how of Okinawa. This is why, companyās main theme is āFrom Okinawa to The Worldā!
Reki Blended Whisky, is the latest product from Helios. It is blended whisky made with malted barley, grain, yeast and water using the years of productions experience of Helios Distillery.
Being originally a Japanese Rum producer, Helios Co. uses ex-American barrels for its rum production, hence Reki the whisky is as well aged in ex-bourbon barrels to attain a perfectly balanced whisky with hints of tropical fruits, vanilla a seaweed.
The blend consists of malt whiskies distilled at Helios, while the blend is younger than three years.
Reki Blended Whisky is:
- āAn exclusive whisky from multiple award winning Helios distilleryā
- āLimited allocation around the world.ā
- āRepresent the true heritage and made with the best ingredients from Okinawa Islandā
- āGold Medalā winner from Stuttgart International Spirits Competition 2019
Tsukiyoshino – Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki
Junmai Daiginjo that has been aged thoroughly in icy temperature over a year. As it took time for aging, contents in sake dissolve well in sake expressing the mellow mouthfeel as well as the umami of rice. It features muscat's aroma and crisp aftertaste. Medium bodied and mildly sweet.
- Rice Type:Ā 100% Yamadanishiki
- Rice Polishing Ratio:Ā 39%
- Sake Meter Value:Ā +5.0
- Acidity: 1.1
Kokuryu Daiginjo Ryu 1800ml
After the founder returned from France, he applied wine aging to sake and released it in 1975. At the time, it was the most expensive sake in Japan, which was a turning point for the brewery. It was also the first in the industry to use the now-common expression "Daiginjoā. At that time, a label with a dragon stamped in gold foil was used on the sake bag used to press the sake.
THis Daiginjo is fruity and soft with the notes of apple, peach, melon and strawberry. Fermented at low temperature, it is mellow with pleasant acidity and umami. Mildly dry and crisp, it is easy-drinking and delicious. REMARKS: The sake has been pasteurized, so it can be delivered at room temperature. However, cold temperature is suggested for long-term storage.
Recommended way to drink: 5Ā°C to 10Ā°C
Tasting Notes: Well-rounded, gently aromatic and surprisingly incisive.
Grade:Ā Daiginjo
Rice:Ā Yamada Nishiki
Rice Polishing Ratio: 40% rice polishing
Nihonshu-do (SMV):Ā +4
Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo Tojo Akitsu Yamadanishiki
Polishing Radio: 29%
SMV: +1
Acidity: 1.5
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki
Made with the highest grade Yamadanishiki produced in Tojo Akitsu, Hyogo Prefecture, this Junmai Daiginjo features a smooth and soft mouthfeel.
A fruity aroma hinting of green Muscat grapes fills oneās palate with a gentle sweetness.
At the end, the aroma and flavor disappear, as is typical of Hakurakusei, creating a clear and crisp finish.
The sake is at its best when served in a wine glass or other thin rimmed glassware.
Our brewery is a member of Frontier Tojo.
Aroma: White grape
Palate: Fresh, light, crisp, clear
Food Pairing: Seafood, sushi
Serving Temperation: Recommended to serve chilled
Tanaka Shuzojo Kimoto Junmai Ginjo Shirasagi no Shiro
Pale and lemon colour, with few tears and beautiful brilliance. The nose is discreet at the opening, fine notes of banana, aged cheese, herbs and spices, seaweed, mineral.
Medium body and Mid-palate is fruity/floral, cereals/ grains. Packaged with spice flavors and sophisticated fruit flavors
Pairing: Potato salad, cumin, cervelat, old-fashioned mustard.
Recommended serving temperature 15ā.
- Rice type : Yamadanishiki [GI Harima Certified]
- RPR : 55%
- Alcohol : 16%
- SMV : Ā±0
- Acidity : 1.6
- 2022 Kura Master Gold Medal
- 2022 International Wine Challenge Silver Medal