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Sake, the national drink of Japan, is a wine made from fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. Despite the name Japanese rice wine, sake is produced using a brewing process more similiar to that of beer, where starch is converted into sugars which ferment into alcohol, whereas in wine, alcohol is produced by fermenting sugar that is naturally present in fruit, typically grapes.

 

The four main grades of sake are junmai, honjozo, ginjo and daiginjo, although there are actually eight special designates for sake, distinguished by varying degrees of polishing the rice, addition of alcohol and the absence of other additives. 

  • Junmai - no alcohol has been added to the sake.
  • Honjozo - a small amount of alcohol has been added to enhance the flavor.
  • Ginjo - at least 40 percent of the grain has been polished away.
  • Daiginjo - at least 50 percent of the grain has been polished away.

There are also special types of sake, Nigorizake (cloudy sake) & sparkling sake. 

  • Nigorizake (cloudy sake) - unlike most sake, which is filtered towards the end of production to produce a clear drink, Nigorizake is only coarsely filtered, resulting in a cloudy sake that contains some of the rice solids left over from fermentation. 
  • Sparkling sake is bottled before the fermentation process has fully ended, resulting in the creation of bubbles.
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Rihaku - Wandering Poet Sake (24oz bottle)
Rihaku - Wandering Poet Sake (24oz bottle)

With broad appeal and a memorable, sturdy flavor, this sake has the ability to complement even the most wine-unfriendly vegetables. This Junmai Ginjo is made with Yamada Nishiki rice, known as the pinnacle of quality for sake... Read More

 
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0 Tozai - Snow Maiden Nigori Sake
Tozai - Snow Maiden Nigori Sake (750ml)
This is fairly thick and chewy nigori (cloudy sake), but it is still surprisingly dry. The aromas are bright and fresh and they show a lovely ricey and fruity combination. In the mouth, this sake has solid weight and gives the... Read More
 
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0 Savoy - 5 Piece Sake Set
Savoy - 5 Piece Sake Set
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Tozai - Living Jewel Junmai Sake
Tozai - Living Jewel Junmai Sake (750ml)

Produced in Kyoto's ancient brewing town of Fushimi, known for its abundant supply of pure, pristine, and soft water from many nearby mountains. The label image is a Japanese koi whose vibrant colors and shimmering scales... Read More

 
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Hakutsuru - Sake
Hakutsuru - Sake (750ml)
Hakutsuru Excellent Sake has been brewed with a 250-year-old traditional technique of Hakutsuru as the main product that has been getting good reputation from long-loving customers. It is characterized by its well-matured, full-bodied... Read More
 
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Ozeki - Nigori Unfiltered Sake
Ozeki - Nigori Unfiltered Sake (750ml)
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Rich, creamy and fruity - but with a crisp, vibrant presence - this unfi ltered sake is milky in color and preserves the essence of the rice. Served chilled, this sake is an ideal aperitif and complements spicy dishes very well.... Read More
 
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Gekkeikan - Sake
Gekkeikan - Sake (750ml)

Herbaceous with hints of grapefruit and a light earthiness. Good acidity, mineral driven, well-balanced with a clean, medium finish. Delicious with tempura, full flavored fish and shellfish, fresh green vegetable dishes, and coconut-based... Read More

 
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Ozeki - Nigori Unfiltered Sake (375ml)
Ozeki - Nigori Unfiltered Sake (375ml)
Kosher 
Rich, creamy and fruity - but with a crisp, vibrant presence - this unfi ltered sake is milky in color and preserves the essence of the rice. Served chilled, this sake is an ideal aperitif and complements spicy dishes very well.... Read More
 
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0 Soto - Junmai Sake Can
Soto - Junmai Sake Can (187ml)

TASTING NOTES: CLEAN AND LIGHt ON THE PALATE, APPLE, SOFT RICE, TOUCH OF UMAMI
NOSE: CLEAN, FRESH AROMATICS, APPLE, NOUGAT

 
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