JULY 2022 — SAKE OF THE MONTH
LIMITED SUMMER SAKE
Nama, also known as “unpasteurized” sake or “raw” sake, tend to feature bright and lively character, and fresh fruity flavors. They must be stored and served chilled to look and taste their best.
FUKUCHO BIHO JUNMAI GINJO NAMA
Brewed by hand with ultra-soft water in small batches by one of the only female Brewmasters in Japan. Elegant Ginjo aromas of wisteria, green grapes, pineapple, and steamed rice.
#8700 FUKUCHO “BIHO” JG NAMA 6/720ml
NIWA NO UGUISU JUNMAI GINJO
NEW seasonal release – this style of extremely light nigori is akin to skin-contact aromatic white wine and ultra-fine rice sediment can be found upon close inspection. Highly fresh and elegant, this sake offers a floral, fruity nose with notes on the palate of peach skin, green apple and mango sticky-rice.
#10705 NIWA NO UGUISU USUNIGORI 12/720ml
NOGUCHI “NATSU NO NAMAZAKE” MUROKA NAMA GENSHU
NEW from the Noguchi Naohiko Institute of Brewing in Ishikawa Prefecture. Mild and clean, sporting hints of Asian pear, bitter greens, and green tea. Crisp and dry like the summer sky, with light umami, rounded soft acidity and pleasant bitterness.
#10587 NOGUCHI NATSU NO NAMAZAKE 12/720ml
SAGA SAKE
Happy to introduce to the US market, we have 3 new sakes from Saga prefecture’s small breweries curated by sake specialists and industry proffesionals. Each bottle is designed to feature its unique flavor profile reflecting fruity, crisp and umami styles of sake.
KOIMARI TROPICAL JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Koimari Brewery is located in Imari city, Saga. In the 17th century, artisans exported locally-made porcelains from Imari Port to Europe, known as “Imari,” many of which were used and admired by royal families. Koimari’s sake is elegant and traditional, made with a legacy of expertise and passion passed down for generations. From fragrant and modern, to classic and dry, you’ll find a style to love.
#10532 KOIMARI TROPICAL JDG 12/720ml
MITSUTAKE CRISP JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Mitsutake Brewery’s “crisp” sake is designed with the shape of an octopus to signify the clean and mineral style of this beautiful brew. This sake has light fruity notes of green apple and subtle herbaceous aromas with a crisp and refreshing texture. Enjoy this sake with your favorite seafood dishes such as carpaccio, sashimi, sushi or simply grilled or fried fish.
#10533 MITSUTAKE CRISP JDG 12/720ml
YANO UMAMI JUNMAI
Yano “Umami” aged kimoto Junmai sake is rich and umami forward with cinnamon, salted caramel notes and a long finish. Enjoy this sake at room temperature, warm or even as a sake cocktail. Great pairings with rich flavors such as aged cheese, mushrooms, charred meat, fish, chocolate, nuts or dried fruits.
#10534 YANO UMAMI KIMOTO AGED SAKE 12/720ml
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