Natsu Sake—Sake for Summer—is helping shape a new seasonal tradition across North America.
Inspired by the refreshing flavors and versatility of sake, Natsu Sake invites people to discover new ways to enjoy Japan’s iconic drink during the warmest months of the year. From restaurant pairings and curated bottle selections to local events and shared experiences, Natsu Sake brings together sake lovers and newcomers alike to celebrate Sake for Summer.
*Please drink responsibly. Sake is for individuals 21+.
Discover your perfect pour this summer.
Discover your perfect pour this summer.
Natsu Sake List 2026
Curated by top industry professionals, the Natsu Sake List 2026 features refreshing, easy-to-enjoy sake selections that shine in the summer heat. Whether you’re new to sake or a longtime fan, explore these expert-picked bottles designed to pair beautifully with warm-weather dishes, outdoor gatherings, and everyday moments. Sip, chill, and celebrate the season—one glass at a time.
*Please drink responsibly. Sake is for individuals 21+.
Summer Starts with Sake Cocktails
Explore creative sake cocktails designed for warm-weather gatherings and summer entertaining.
Heiwa Shuzo(Wakayama)
Junmai Ginjo
“Natsu no Shippu,” which means summer’s strong wind! This sake exhibits a soft mouth feel and offers sharp acidity that is well balanced with the gentle umami of sake rice to match beautifully with the summer season.
Ippongi Kubohonten(Fukui)
Junmai Daiginjo Nama
Distinctive pleasant flowery aroma that reminds a lily of the valley, and elegant transparent feeling. As it goes down, a beautiful after taste undertones of pineapple lingers on.
Ohmine Shuzo(Yamaguchi)
Three Grain Natsu no Otozure
Junmai Daiginjo
A refreshing taste that evokes the vibrant greenery of early summer. Delicate notes of crisp apple and Chardonnay-like sweetness and acidity create a bright, uplifting profile—perfectly capturing the feeling of summer’s arrival.
Kondo Shuzo(Gunma)
Junmai Sparkling
Japanese-style-champagne-like carbonated Junmai sake. This slightly sweet sake has a robust Junmai flavor, perfectly matching its refreshing bubbles.
Fuji Sake Brewery(Hiroshima)
Junmai
Llight refreshing Sake using the local Sake rice from Hiroshima, Hattan-Nishiki. Well balanced of sweetness and dryness with fresh aroma like grapefruit.
Kubuki Sake Brewing(Niigata)
Tokubetsu Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu
This MNG is a namazake without charcoal filtration, dilution or pasteurization. It has a ripe flavor and bright acidity designed to rival oily and fatty fish. Because it has been aged raw at the brewery, it has even more flavor.
Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute Inc.(Ishikawa)
Futsushu
The aroma is fresh muscat, with melon-like nuances. On the palate, it has a light umami flavor, round and soft acidity, and a moderately bitter aftertaste that goes well with summer foods. Enjoy it well chilled in a glass sake cup.
Tenzan Sake Brewery(Saga)
Junmai
Only available in the summer. Full of refreshing aromas of peach, melon, and kumquat followed by a touch of cotton candy.
Imada Brewery(Hiroshima)
Fukucho
Moon on the Water
Junmai Ginjo
Brewed by one of Japan’s few female brewery owners and tojis, this elegant Junmai Ginjo comes from Hiroshima, the birthplace of Ginjo sake. Made with Hiroshima’s famously soft water and bottled immediately without charcoal filtering.
Hachinohe Shurui(Aomori)
Jyoku “White Bear” Summer
Junmai Ginjo
The limited-edition summer Junmai Ginjo “White Bear” from Jyoku is now available. This seasonal sake offers a refreshing, crisp mouthfeel balanced by bright acidity and a robust rice-forward flavor. With its strong, structured profile, it’s perfect served chilled—or even on the rocks for an extra-cool summer experience.
Yukawa Sake Brewery(Nagano)
Kisoji “Natsujun”
Junmai Ginjo
This is a rich and complex summertime “nama” (unpasteurized) sake. They actually use just the heart of the press, which is the middle portion called “nakadori.” They also are careful to bottle swiftly and gently to minimize exposure to air, and immediately cool it to seal the freshness in the liquid.
Harushika Shuzo(Nara)
Harushika no Natsushika
Junmai Ginjo
Brewed with in-house ginjo yeast and fermented at low temperatures like a daiginjo, this junmai ginjo has a light, refreshing mouthfeel and a modest 14% ABV. It features Harushika’s signature fruity ginjo aroma, a soft rice flavor, and a crisp, clean finish. Perfect chilled, especially alongside herbal dishes like shiso or basil—an ideal choice for your summer table.
Emishiki Sake Brewery(Shiga)
Junmai
A distinctive green apple-like aroma with a refreshing flavor reminiscent of mountain spring water.
Fuji Sake Brewry(Hiroshima)
Tokubetsu Junmai
Starting with a soft mouthfeel, gentle sweetness and vibrant acidity blend beautifully, with a well-rounded flavor that lingers until the end. This is a sake with a perfectly balanced harmony of sweetness, acidity, and umami.
Imada Brewery(Hiroshima)
Sparkling
Sparkling sake made through secondary fermentation in bottle. Toji Miho Imada uses a little white koji in this sake, resulting in citrus notes and refreshing finish. Pairs well with seafood. Try with West Coast oysters, spicy shellfish dishes or fruit-based desserts.
Tosatsuru Brewery(Kochi)
Ginjo
Indulge in the enticing aroma of ripe white peaches, pears, delicate white flowers, and a milky, white-rice-like fragrance with our 'Azure' Junmai Ginjo Sake. This sake exudes richness and elegance, promising an unforgettable experience.
Fukumitsuya Brewery(Ishikawa)
Junmai Daiginjo
Staying true to its name, which means indigo blue, this daiginjo is cool, collected and dignified. The fragrance evokes the image of a blooming meadow which is matched by an equally alluring flavor filled with mild fruit that lays soft on the palate.
Kizakura Shuzo(Kyoto)
Junmai
Perle is Kizakura’s first sake brewed with wine yeast. Named after the French word for “pearl,” it offers a silky mouthfeel, white wine-like aromas, and a refreshing balance of bright acidity and gentle sweetness.
Hakkaisan Brewery(Niigata)
Junmai Daiginjo
The term Kongoshin, or "a firm and stable mind," finds its embodiment in this supremely noble brew. The top sake rice Yamada Nishiki is polished to the limit & after 2 years of the deepest love, care & supervision.
Shirataki Sake Brewery(Niigata)
Junmai Ginjo
An excellent choice for a first encounter with sake. Shirataki’s signature label that is pure as the area’s naturally soft water. Dry and smooth with fruity aroma like green apple and ripe peach.
Rihaku Brewery(Shimane)
Nigori
Dreamy Clouds is quite special because its milling rate of 59% technically qualifies it as Junmai Ginjo grade - a rare quality level for a nigori (cloudy) sake. It presents an opportunity to move Nigori drinkers forward to new styles of sake.
Brooklyn Kura (Brooklyn, NY)
Yuzu Fizz
Sparkling
Tradition meets the party. A light, refreshing spritz built from Brooklyn Kura Junmai Daiginjo sake, hand-pressed Japanese yuzu, and a whisper of lemon. Pour over ice, shake into a cocktail, or crack one for the celebration.
Shindo Sake Brewery(Yamagata)
Junmai Ginjo
Using rare sake rice, Tamanae. Crisp and elegant fruity aroma.
Yaegaki Shuzo(Hyogo)
Junmai
Brewed in Japan. Ritsu combines the rich umami of Yamada Nishiki rice and the crisp lightness of Gohyakumangoku rice. This Junmai sake has a delightfully fruity aroma with a light and harmonius taste.
Suigei Brewery (Kochi)
Flavored Sake
The concentrated flavor makes this an excellent addition to dishes or cocktails, but the brewery also recommends enjoying Kaju 39 chilled, on the rocks, and mixed with sparkling water or hot water depending on the season and occasion.
Suigei Brewery (Kochi)
Flavored Sake
This citrus liqueur contains 35% fruit juice, made with an indulgent blend of two types of citrus—Tosa buntan, a specialty of Kochi Prefecture, as the main ingredient, and yuzu—along with Suigei’s premium sake.
Umeda Brewery (Hiroshima)
Honshuichi - Muroka Honjozo
Honjozo
It opens with a gentle acidity and a smooth, creamy roundness, followed by subtle grape notes on the finish. It was the IWC 2010 Champion Honjozo, and won gold at the 2022 competition.
Iinuma Honke (Chiba)
Junmai
Iinuma Honke makes different iterations of Kinoene “Okarakuchi” for each season. This is the summer edition, unpasteurized and undiluted. It balances the tranquil and refreshing qualities you crave this time of year with a full-bodied umami and moderate tartness.
Kurosawa Sake Brewery (Nagano)
Junmai
A low-alcohol “draft” version of the classic KUROSAWA Junmai Kimoto. Produced once a year for the summer season.Vibrant and refreshing sweetness.
Kinoshita Brewing Company(Kyoto)
Junmai Ginjo
Cask-strength, deep-flavored and spicy. unpasteurized for extra zing. Best enjoyed over ice in summer and fall—the flavor and aroma shift as the temperature in the glass changes.
Shirakabegura Brewery(Hyogo)
Sparkling Nigori Sake
While enjoying MIO NIGORI can be a great daily routine to treat yourself, it is also a wonderful companion for parties, outdoor recreation, and various other situations. Likewise, MIO NIGORI's natural sweetness and pleasant acidity make it perfect for cocktails.
Shirataki Sake Brewery(Niigata)
Junmai
This sake is brewed using yeast derived from honey harvested in Echigo Yuzawa. Unlike fermented honey itself, it’s made from rice, rice malt, and honey-derived yeast. The sake has a smooth texture and gentle sweetness.
Hatsumomiji (Yamaguchi)
Junmai
Good things come in small batches. Using locally grown Yamadanishiki rice and keeping the rice polishing ratio at 80% was important for this product, so President Harada said they honestly didn’t know what the outcome would be at first. The result is a deliciously complex yet balanced sake with ripe tropical fruit notes along with solid umami from the rice.
Kikusui(Niigata)
Junmai Nama Genshu
This sake offers a clean, dry taste with a gentle aroma and a sharp, crisp finish that reveals just the right amount of umami richness. It enhances the subtle flavors of light dishes and, with bolder dishes, refines and balances their depth and complexity.
Maruishi Jozo(Aichi)
Junmai Nito Satin
Junmai
It is a gentle liquor with 13% alcohol. Light, well-rounded and silky texture. Pure, sweet fruit and beautiful acidity create a unique taste.
Rokkasen (Yamagata)
Yamahoushi - Junmai Bakurai Dry
Junmai Nama Genshu
The Driest Sake in Japan with SMV+28. Intensely Dry Sake with a remarkable balance of brightness and complexity. This sake delivers a sharp, clean finish while preserving a rich expression of Rice Umami. A refreshing, grapefruit-like aroma with a hint of bitterness adds complexity and brightness.
Koueigiku Brewery(Saga)
Muroka Nama Genshu
Tasogare Orange effortlessly balances warm baking spice and orange peel notes as a pleasant acidity coats the palate.
Hakutsuru Brewing Co.(Hyogo)
Sparkling Junmai
Tempting flavors of tropical fruits, banana cream, hazelnut, vanilla and honeycomb with floral, fruity and mellow rice aromas.
Homare Sake Brewery (Fukushima)
Junmai Ginjo
The bouquet evokes notes of apples and tropical fruits, exuding an exuberant aroma. Its lusciousness and well-balanced interplay of acidity and sweetness characterize the unique and expansive flavor profile inherent to Yamada Nishiki.
Hakkaisan Brewery(Niigata)
Sparkling
Hakkaisan Clear Sparkling “AWA” is made using the foremost in brewing technology while honoring the traditions of Japan's sake history, and is carbonated naturally with a secondary in-bottle fermentation to create a clear and elegant sake.
Ozeki Sake(Hyogo)
Honjozo
A crisp, clean, and smooth sake with a fresh, vibrant character and a sharp, dry finish. Made with single pasteurization to preserve its lively flavors, it is best enjoyed chilled for maximum freshness. Brewed by the renowned Tamba toji guild, this sake reflects over 30 years of craftsmanship and tradition.
Otokoyama(Hokkaido)
Tokubetsu Junmai Nama
It is a "hazy sake'' that is between clear sake and sunken sake, and is a draft sake with a light cloudiness. Only brewers have secretly tasted it as the most delicious part of sake. It was commercialized in 1986 so that many people could enjoy the taste that brewers have prized. Rich and refreshing taste.
Kawazawa Brewery(Kochi)
“Yama ni Kumo ga”
Zaagu Zaagu
Tokubetsu Junmai
The name “Zaagu Zaagu” comes from the sound made by brewery workers as they tread on the snow that has accumulated during winter. This sake is characterized by its wine-like flavor. It features a fruity profile reminiscent of Muscat and Delaware grapes, along with a refreshing acidity. We recommend serving it well-chilled in a wine glass.
Kumazawa Brewing Co(Kanagawa)
Tokubetsu Honjozo
Enjoy the feel of a perfect endless summer with this bright, refreshing taste of Kanagawa’s surfer culture. Pairs well with whitefish ceviche with pineapple, pomegranate guacamole, citrus and beet salad
Rokkasen (Yamagata)
Rokkasen Junmai SuperDry
Junmai
It's soft and delicate but comes in a variety of vivid colors. This is light and clean-tasting yet sharp. A pleasant dryness lingers with an impression of fresh mint, as though it were newly plucked from a garden. This is the kind of drink you'll want to have, glass after glass of.
Nakazawa Sake Brewery(Kanagawa)
S.Tokyo 2025
Junmai Ginjo
S. Tokyo is bright, complex and memorable just like a summer roadtrip along the coast. Its refreshing zesty layers makes a perfect pairing with an impromptu picnic in the beach.
Tamanohikari Brewery(Kyoto)
TAMA
Junmai Ginjo
Summer is packed with BBQ’s at friends places listening to music under the stars. Tama compliments those moments with a playful orchestra of fruit and flowers finishing with a lasting finish. As memorable as your first summer kiss.
Imayo Tsukasa Shuzo (Niigata)
Imayo Tsukasa IMA
Junmai
Although established in the 1700s Imayotsukasa is always innovating the the field. IMA is a perfect pairing for seafood towers, Oysters overlooking the harbor and tinned fish and dips while planing your next music festival.
Uka Sake(Fukushima)
Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling
Uka Sparkling is a lightly nigori sparkling sake with delicate aromas of white flowers, pear, and anise. Crafted from a unique rice variety developed by Koda Farms in California and brewed by Ninki Shuzo in Fukushima, it offers refreshing citrus notes and vibrant fruitiness, elevated by gentle bubbles. Certified organic and kosher.
Ozeki Sake(Hyogo)
Sparkling Sake
Light and refreshing sparkling sake with fruity flavors and delicate bubbles. Low in alcohol and easy to enjoy, it offers a lively drinking experience. Its name, 花泡香 (Hana Awaka), combines hana (花, flower), awa (泡, bubble), and ka (香, aroma), capturing its floral fragrance and sparkling charm.
Yaegaki USA(Sacrament Valley,CA)
Junmai Daiginjo
ROGA combines hand-crafted Japanese techniques with California's finest agricultural resources.This crisp semi-dry sake has an elegant richness with a hint of plum. The Junmai Daiginjo variation is a premium sake therefore we recommend enjoying it with fine foods or on its own.
Funasaka Brewery(Gifu)
Yuzu Fruit Infused Sake
Here is a unique tasting sake with natural Yuzu fruit offering the aroma and taste of citrus. Yuzu Bay Sake plays with sweetness and with tartness, and is perfect as a dessert or as an aperitif. It will always stir curious questions with connoisseurs.
Funasaka Brewery(Gifu)
Honjozo
Named after the artist behind Japan’s famous Nemuri Neko carving, this sake is brewed in the Japanese Alps using only local Gifu ingredients. It offers rich rice flavors, a gentle sweetness, and a balanced medium-dry finish.
Nova Brewing Co.(Covina,CA)
Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Namagenshu
Award-winning sake made using black koji more commonly used in awamori (shochu from Southern Japan). Black koji adds high level of acidity, resulting in sake with wine-like acidity.
Shirakabegura Brewery(Hyogo)
Sparkling Sake
Mio Crisp is a refreshing sparkling sake with pretty aromas of honeydew melon, lemon, sweet cream, watermelon, almond, and daffodil. Drink it on its own anytime or with a celebratory toast on special occasions.
Choya(Osaka)
Liquor
Smoother and cleaner taste than traditional Umeshu.The bottle is reminiscent of jars used for homemade umeshu — it even has whole ume fruit at the bottom!
Homare Brewing Co.(Fukushima)
Flavored Sake
This sake was developed to be enjoyable for people who have little to no sake experience. The yuzu flavor comes only from 100% Japanese yuzu fruit that has high-quality taste and aroma. Using a junmai sake base adds soft texture to the flavor.
Nihonsakari (Hyogo)
Flavored Sake
A blend of junmai sake and 100% premium Uji matcha—one of Japan’s three most renowned teas—this artisanal drink is free from artificial flavors and colorings, offering a pure and natural harmony between sake and matcha.
Homare Sake Brewery (Fukushima)
Flavored Nigori
This bottle is made from nigori sake and natural strawberry juice. Mildness and creaminess from nigori sake and fresh sweet sourness from natural strawberry juice create a unique and luscious taste. This is good for aperitif or digestif. It is recommended to be served chilled, on the rocks or with milk.
Kizakura Shuzo(Kyoto)
Flavored Nigori
The combination of fresh coconut aroma, sweet taste and creamy texture is something new and delicious! Kizakura Coconut Nigori has rounded sweetness from rice and coconut, which plays wonderful chord.Soothing and silky nigori is an inventive infusion of sweet coconut.
Kobe Sake(Hyogo)
Ginjo
Sparkling sake with a refreshing sweetness, a fresh throat, and a refreshing aroma. It won the “Grand Gold Award” in the “Sparkling SAKE Category” at the “Wine Glass Delicious Sake Award 2022” in Japan.
Kamenoi Shuzo(Yamagata)
Junmai Ginjo
This sake has a well brushed up nose. It has a sophisticated taste and also can smell fruity flavor like a mature summer melon and green apple.
Honke Matsuura Shuzo(Kochi)
Ginjo Nama Genshu
Narutotai Nama Genshu, also known as "Red Snapper," isn’t just a top imported unpasteurized sake—it’s a true showstopper that even made an appearance in *Blade Runner 2049*.
Moon Bloom Sake(Nagano)
Daiginjo
Made with locally grown Miyamanishiki rice polished down to 49% – Moon Bloom’s Junmai Daiginjo has a sweet melon and powdery nose. Think boxed cake mix alongside rice powder, with hints of juicy fruit and pea shoot stems.
Moon Bloom Sake(Nagano)
Yamahai Junmai
Yamahai sake tends to be rich and wild. This label has a balanced sourness influenced by lactic acid, one of the signature notes of a Yamahai. Floral and red apple notes leap from the glass. Mild clean finish, and unique yogurt-like acidic taste. Kunoichi pairs well with rich and flavorful dishes.
Moon Bloom Sake(Nagano)
Junmai Ginjo Genshu
Light with a mild sweetness and crisp finish and hints of salt and spice. Citrus and plum dominate at colder temperatures. When warmed, rich flavors like banana and melon delight the senses. It’s versatile enough for every course, but does best with fried dishes, tempura and fish.
Otokoyama(Hokkaido)
Sparkling Sake
Sparkling sake with a refreshing sweetness, a fresh throat, and a refreshing aroma. It won the “Grand Gold Award” in the “Sparkling SAKE Category” at the “Wine Glass Delicious Sake Award 2022” in Japan.
Sake High!(Los Angeles,CA)
Junmai
Handmade sake brewed with love in Japan. Bright and balanced, made with rice, water, koji, & nothing else. Light and fruity with umami finish. Smooth, crisp, non-acidic, and dry. Easy drinking chilled sake. Additive free, gluten free, and vegan.
Sawanotsuru(Hyogo)
Liquor
It is a plum liquor that is rich in raw melamine rice which Miwa cranes aged over 3 years, with fine quality "Nanko Ume" carefully raised in Umenosato "Kishu" in Japan. The taste and depth of long-term aged sake complement the moderately sour taste of Nanko Ume.
Kunimare Sake Brewery
(Hokkaido)
Junmai
Kunimare Ginpu Junmai is brewed from 100% Ginpu sake rice. This hearty Nanbu Toji-style Junmai is refreshingly crisp, full-bodied with a long finish.
Kaetsu Brewery (Niigata)
Junmai Ginjo
This savory sake is inspired by local legends of Niigata's annual fox-bride festival. Local lore tells of mysterious lights that appeared on nearby Mt. Kirin in the distant past, which are claimed to be the lanterns carried in the fox-bride procession.
Shojo Brewing(Florida)
Junmai
Camp Yokai
Muroka Junmai Nama Genshu. Shōjō’s Dojo Camp Yokai (a fun play on words from Kanpyokai) won Platinum at the Tokyo Sake Challenge 2026. Rich umami and bright acidity with notes of brown sugar, dried fruit, and subtle spice. Complex and structured with a long, savory finish.
Shirakabegura Brewery(Hyogo)
Sparkling Sake
Lively aromas of grape and ripe pear rise out of the light effervescence which presents the palate with a gentle sweetness paired with a refreshing acidity when initially sipped.
Shirataki Sake Brewery(Niigata)
Junmai
Brewed to perfection using precious mountain water, Jozen “Aqua” is definitely a dry sake, but has some hidden sweetness underneath. Light notes of peach sprinkled with brown sugar glide subtly through the dry currents.
Yahiko Sake Brewery (Niigata)
Izumiryu Yahiko - Kiwami
Namazume Muroka
While it’s an affordable “futsushu” (table sake), it’s brewed using the same low-temperature, long-term fermentation for making ginjo sake. The fact that it is unfined and only pasteurized once gives it more character.
Dewazakura Brewery (Yamagata)
Junmai Ginjo
With its floral nose and mellow fruity flavor, “Dewasansan” is a rewarding choice for wine drinkers new to the world of sake. It has a wholesome freshness, a green apple tartness and a refreshing finish.
Toko Brewery (Yamagata)
Junmai Daiginjo
Flawless yet incredibly persistent. The purity of the region of Yamagata shines in this sake, with the crispness of their pristine water, the grassy, spicy quality of dewasansan rice, and the opulent textures derived from shizuku free run finishing.
Higashiyama Shuzo (Kyoto)
Daiginjo
Konteki means “dew drops of the earth” while Higashiyama (the brewery name) translates to “eastern hill.“ Brewery workers have been known to start their days watching the sun rise over the mountains until the dew drops glisten as if they were the Tears of Dawn.
Uchigasaki Brewing (Miyagi)
Junmai
A cheerful junmai sake—trim, relaxed, expressive. Sawayaka’s easy drinkability makes it a good choice for both the home sake larder and the neighborhood izakaya. It’s a dry sake, but mildly so.
Shiokawa Brewery (Niigata)
Yamahai Junmai Ginjo
This undiluted brew is fit for a cowboy – made in the ancient Yamahai style, loaded with umami, and pairs beautifully with meat. Aromas of vanilla, cocoa and hickory smoke with a smooth finish.
Imayo Tsukasa Shuzo (Niigata)
Imayo Tsukasa Black
Junmai
A sharp yet smooth sake with bright acidity and a savory finish. Hints of umami-rich kombu, subtle pepperiness, and a touch of ripe banana create a clean, refreshing taste that pairs beautifully with food.
Asahi Shuzo (Niigata)
Ginjo
Aiming for a Sake that can be enjoyed with a meal, Kubota Senjyu boasts a modest bouquet and a timeless flavor that one does not tire of drinking. Velvety mouthfeel and excellent chilled, but this Ginjo is quite amicable to being enjoyed warmed as well.
Matsumoto Shuzo (Kyoto)
Junmai
Light and refreshing with delicate notes of Asian pear and a gentle natural spritz. Brewed with Toyama-grown Gohyakumangoku rice, it finishes clean and dry, making it an excellent match for seafood and light summer dishes.
Tamano Hikari Brewery (Kyoto)
Junmai Ginjo
This Junmai Ginjo offers a clean and refreshing taste, with a well-balanced harmony of natural acidity and the rich umami of rice. Its full- bodied flavor pairs beautifully with both meat and fish dishes. Carefully handcrafted, it embodies the passion and spirit of the brewers at Tamano Hikari Brewery.
Hachidori Sake(Yamagata)
Hachidori Junmai
Junmai
This light, bright Junmai has notes of cucumber, green apple, steamed rice, and citrus zest. An intriguing umami mid palate which ends in a clean, dry finish.
Hachidori Sake(Yamagata)
Hachidori Junmai Ginjo
Junmai Ginjo
A full-flavored Junmai Ginjo Sake that highlights flavors of honeydew melon, white raspberry, and green banana with hints of jasmine. A refreshing finish with ample acidity.
Fukuchiyo Shuzo (Saga)
Junmai Ginjo
Elegant fruity aroma like apple and juicy umami taste with small fine bubble.
Uchigasaki Brewing Co. (Miyagi)
Honjozo
The name “Michinoku Onikoshi” comes from the phrase “dry enough to kill demons”. Extremely dry sake with +10 dryness level. Delicious at any temperature – the brisk taste is highlighted when chilled and, when warmed up, it becomes more mellow. Great with a wide range of dishes.
Nanbu Bijin (Iwate)
Tokubetsu Junmai
Made with locally grown Ginotome rice, this signature Nanbu Bijin offers rich yet refreshing flavors, gentle umami, layered rice and floral aromas, and a clean, versatile finish for food pairing.
Sasanokawa Brewery (Fukushima)
Ichi Super Dry
Honjozo
Experience the ultimate in dryness with Karakuchi Ichi, a sake crafted for those who appreciate the boldness of whisky. The name translates to “Fukushima’s Number One Driest Sake,” a nod to its unique profile. Its brewer, Sasanokawa, carries a rich legacy in both sake and Japanese whisky.
Dainagawa Brewery(Akita)
Junmai Ginjo
"Twin Hearts" is a vibrant, fruit-forward sake brewed with local Akita Sake Komachi rice. One heart represents the love for Akita Komachi culinary rice, and the other heart for its twin Sakamai brewing rice, Akita Sake Komachi.
Dainagawa Brewery(Akita)
Junmai Daiginjo
“Turtle Princess” is an exquisite Junmai Daiginjo Sake that embodies elegance, nobility and refinement. Crafted with utmost precision, this Sake uses Kameno-O Sake rice.
Dainagawa Brewery(Akita)
Junmai Daiginjo
Partnered with local farmers in the Yokote Basin, an area historically renown for high quality rice, to grow and harvest the rare Menkoina Sake rice. “Golden Bale”.
Kidoizumi Shuzo(Chiba)
Hanafubuki Shizenmai
Junmai
Brewed using Kidoizumi’s traditional Hot Yamahai method, this organically fermented sake offers rich body, bright acidity, and complex spice with a clean, dry finish.
Heiwa Shuzo(Wakayama)
Heiwa Tsuruume Ichigo
flavored sake
This is a 40-to-60 ratio blend of “umeshu” (plum wine), made with Wakayama’s local Nankobai ume fruit, and natural strawberry juice.
Kirei Shuzo (Hiroshima)
Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu
Kirei 92 utilizes rice that is barely milled at all, at 92% and is a stunning example of Nishigaki's craft. It is deep, layered and savory, while also possessing incredible elegance and balance.
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery
(New York)
Junmai Daiginjo
Using the highest quality Yamada Nishiki polished to a remarkable 23%, Dassai Blue’s Type 23 emphasizes the natural qualities of water of the Hudson Valley, creating a deeply satisfying sake that’s distinctly New York.
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery
(New York)
Junmai Daiginjo
After exporting the Yamada Nishiki seeds from Japan and spending 4 years cultivating with Isbell Farm, Type 35 reinforces the brand’s commitment and dedication to make U.S.-made sake with Hudson Valley water and Arkansas rice.
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery
(New York)
Junmai Daiginjo
Our Type 50 is bottled three different ways to highlight not just the versatility of the rice, but also the exceptional level of craft that goes into every expression of Dassai Blue.
Shata Shuzo(Ishikawa)
Yamahai Junmai
The seemingly effortless harmony so characteristic of Yamahai sake is ever present in Tengumai's masterful brew. Gorgeous pale straw pour, with a funky mushroom nose to match the acidic, dry and earthy first impression. While savoring the buttery mouthfeel, one may even notice hints of walnut bread and honeyed mead, so keep your eyes peeled. When chilled, the more floral notes come into play.
Ozawa Shuzo(Tokyo)
Junmai
Sawanoi is true dry sake (+11 dryness) that is made using carefully selected rice nurtured amidst the natural beauty of the Okutama area.Exotic aromas of papaya, mango skin, pear tart, Kaffir lime, and a subtle, umami note.
Mikunihare Brewery (Toyama)
Junmai Ginjo
Maboroshi no Taki hails from Mikunihare Brewery nestled in the Hokuriku Region surrounded by bountiful scenic beauty. Utilizing spring water from an aquifer accessible from the brewery grounds and Toyama Prefecture Oyamanishiki and Tentakaku rice, milled to 60%, yields a clean, smooth, and mild rice-forward brew.
Nihon Sakari(Hyogo)
Junmai Ginjo
It offers a remarkably expressive and fruit-forward profile that often surprises first-time tasters. Though entirely free of added fruit, its carefully controlled fermentation unlocks a spectrum of natural aromatic complexity. The nose reveals inviting tropical notes of ripe melon and mango, leading into a palate that is both rich and layered, with pronounced umami and a smooth, satisfying finish.
Nishi Shuzo(Kagoshima)
Junmai Daiginjo
Pear sherbet, and acacia flower. An exquisitely smooth mouthfeel, with the elegant sweetness and umami of rice well-balanced with acidity for a penetrating and clear taste.
Shiokawa Brewery(Niigata)
Junmai
Inspired by Shiokawa-san's experience making sake all over the world, in six countries from Northern California to Indonesia. This sake represents his desire to be closer to nature and have a true expression of climate and terroir.
Mine no hakubai (Niigata)
Junmai Ginjo
Brewed using white koji that generates citric acid to create a refreshing, summery acidity. The aroma is all about the Meyer lemon and tangerine. So juicy! You might get some fresh bamboo shoot undertones. The palate feels sweet and rich with young pear and peach, though it’s actually rather dry.
Matsui Sake Brewery(Kyoto)
Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu
This Junmai sake offers rich rice umami balanced by a refined, elegant aroma. Brewed with Iwai rice, it reveals subtle layers of flavor that evolve beautifully with each sip.
Kosaka Shuzoba(Gifu)
Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu
Made with a secret yeast, the brewery tried to create a very modern sake which bursts with strawberry flavor. It’s off-dry but has plenty of acidity to balance, just like a perfectly ripe strawberry.
Tentaka Brewery(Tochigi)
Junmai
One of the few organic sakes produced in Japan and made with the intention of creating a completely natural product with nothing added. The area’s natural underground springs provide Tentaka with a pure, fresh water source, which is also triple-filtered.
Miyao Shuzo(Ishikawa)
Junmai
Rich texture and bold umami flavors are expressed by Toji Miho-san's experimental brewing methods including 1 year of bottle aging. Eternal Embers is named for a local "river-crossing" festival wherein an ancient Japanese prince is reunited with his beloved princess.
Asahi Shuzo (Niigata)
Junmai Daiginjo
In pursuit of an impact-laden, magnificent new flavor, the brewers of the beloved Kubota lineup crafted this fine Junmai Daiginjo. Has an elegant nose with notes of pear and melon, with a harmonious acidity and pleasant mouthfeel.
Eau-de vie Shonai(Yamagata)
Junmai Ginjo
Too-Hanabi Junmai Ginjo is the perfect expression of summer sake, offering a crisp, dry finish and refreshing drinkability. Made with premium Yamagata sake rice, it’s delicious served well chilled or over ice and pairs especially well with spicy summer cuisine.
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