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+.
Natsu Sake—Sake for Summer—is helping shape a new seasonal tradition across North America.
Natsu Sake List 2026
Discover your perfect pour this summer.
Discover your perfect pour this summer.
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+.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, it offers vibrant fruit aromas and a beautifully soft, refined character.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Harada Junmai 80
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.
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. 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. Have an exciting summer with SMV+28.
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.
Koueigiku Brewery(Saga)
Muroka Nama Genshu
Tasogare Orange effortlessly balances warm baking spice and orange peel notes as a pleasant acidity coats the palate.
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.
Hakutsuru Brewing Co.(Hyogo)
Sparkling Junmai
Tempting flavors of tropical fruits, banana cream, hazelnut, vanilla and honeycomb with floral, fruity and mellow rice aromas.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Homare Brewing Co.(Fukushima)
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 Yuzu
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.
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*.
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.
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.
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.
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
Moon Bloom Sake(Nagano)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shojo Brewing(Florida)
Camp Yokai
Junmai
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.
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.
Tsukasabotan Shuzo(Kochi)
Senchu Hassaku Reika
Junmai Nama
This is the summer edition of “Senchu Hassaku,” a popular dry junmai draft enjoyed every year. Brewed fresh and aged at sub-zero temperatures, it offers a vibrant aroma and a bold, full-bodied flavor. Its crisp, refreshing finish and sharp edge—hallmarks of Senchu Hassaku—make it an ideal companion for richly flavored or oily dishes, enhancing the pleasures of summer dining.
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.
Hara Shuzo(Yamagata)
Koshinohomare 90 Blue
Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu
Made with 90% polished rice to preserve the grain’s full character, this sake offers the richest sweetness in the 90 series with a mellow umami depth. Its low alcohol and fresh, unfiltered, unpasteurized profile make it a perfect early summer pour.
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.
Rihaku Brewery(Shimane)
Junmai Ginjo Genshu
Origin of Purity is available seasonally as a namazake offering and is a unique addition to the VC ginjo line-up as it is our first sake made with Omachi rice. This genshu (undiluted sake) is produced using rose vine yeast and is incredibly pure and balanced.
Nanbubijin(Iwate)
Junmai Ginjo
This elegant and perfectly balanced sparkling sake is made with local Ginotome rice and delicious subterranean water. It has a calming floral aroma and a crisp carbonation which offsets the soft mouthfeel of the sake.
Kobe Shushinkan (Hyogo)
Junmai Ginjo
The main aroma is tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapples and papayas. Sweetness of citrus fruits and acidity unfold on the palate. It goes down very smoothly.
Akita Brewing Co.(Akita)
Daiginjo
Light and fragrant, with a clean and even finish. Supple and smooth for easy drinkability. It’s all here: fragrance, taste, balance and texture, in perfect harmony.
Ryujin Shuzo(Gunma)
Junmai Daiginjo
Ryujin Shuzo presents "Natsugin" - a special summer sake brewed while holding these principles as irrevocable fact, and brewing with intention of aroma and flavor sitting in perfect balance, tuned precisely to the sounds of summer.
Daiichi Shuzo(Tochigi)
Junmai Ginjo
Moderate fruity ginjo aroma reminiscent of melon, peaches, and cherries. Soft mouthfeel. Enjoy this cup sake with your favorite ramen and Izakaya dishes.
Miyao Shuzo(Niigata)
Daiginjo
Pasteurized only once after pressing, then directly to bottle and stored in refrigeration. This process locks in the sake's elegant aromas and flavors as it matures. The result is a refined daiginjo with a sophisticated, crisp aroma and a smooth, clean finish.
Izumibashi Sake Brewery (Kanagawa)
Kimoto Junmai
This special Kanagawa prefecture Kimoto sake has a reserved and understated aroma, with light delicate flavors. It is delicious slightly warm, and perfect for enhancing rich flavors and cutting through oil.
Nate Shuzo (Wakayama)
Junmai
Aroma Is clean and moderate with a balancedand flavor with rich and wide body.
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.
Tatenokawa Brewery (Yamagata)
Junmai Daiginjo
The alcohol content is on the slightly lower side at around 14% and characterized by a light and soft mouthfeel with a refreshing aroma reminiscent of fresh fruits. Polished to 50%, this sake, made from Yamagata’s sake rice “Dewa Sansan,” offers a clean and refined quality with a gentle and soft taste, making it an ideal choice for those trying sake for the first time.
Fukuchiyo Shuzo (Saga)
Junmai Ginjo
Elegant fruity aroma like apple and juicy umami taste with small fine bubble.
Yoshida Sake Brewery (Ishikawa)
Daiginjo, Nama
Full, clean taste, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. Like plum blossoms at winter’s end, “Kinka” is vivid and poised, in the elegant Kanazawa style.
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery
(New York)
Junmai Daiginjo
Dassai Blue “50” is crafted at the New York-based Dassai Blue Sake Brewery using Yamadanishiki rice, and pristine spring water from the lush Hudson Valley. Flavors of candied pineapple and lemon swirl with notes of vanilla and cantaloupe, like a beautifully assembled fruit tart. A slight briny taste on the finish adds some depth.
Dewazakura Sake Brewery (Yamagata)
Daiginjo
Aged for five years, this daiginjo sake defines the Japanese aesthetic of elegant simplicity. Vividly fruity when first bottled, it has deepened with age to reveal muted tones of pomegranate and persimmon.
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.
Amabuki Shuzo (Saga)
Junmai
The true expressions of the marigold flower are noticeable both on the palate and nose of this sake, and are amplified by the Yamahai-Jikomi brewing method’s signature funky style. Excellent chilled, but the personality of Omachi rice and Yamahai-Jikomi really shine when served gently warmed.
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.
Takeda Shuzo (Gifu)
Honjozo Nama Genshu
Made with rice grown just 20 minutes away and a proprietary yeast. You’ll get giant aromas that change on every revisit. There’s some Ginjo fruit plus a rich cocoa and caramel leaping from the glass due to the Honjozo (brewer’s alcohol) used to extract extra aroma and texture.
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.
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.
Nakajima Brewery (Gifu)
Junmai Ginjo
A true companion for the thirsty fisherman, Kozaemon Sakana is the essential celebration of fish of all shapes and sizes. Delicate enough to stand its own at the sushi counter, but full enough to pair with richer and fattier fish like grilled mackerel.
Asahi Shuzo (Niigata)
Junmai Ginjo
A balanced tanrei-karakuchi sake that has an elegant, refreshing and gentle aroma, with echoes of umami and a smooth, dry mouthfeel. When chilled, you'll get hints of tartness and a crisp finish.
Gekkeikan (Kyoto)
Gekkeikan Cap Ace
Junmai
Small, single-serving sake products have long been popular in Japan, and Cap Ace brings that culture to sake lovers across America. Cap Ace’s cap doubles up as a traditional style drinking cup to let you enjoy this junmai sake at your leisure.
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.
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