Sake might just be the most famous example of rice wine - though, rice "wine" is actually brewed, similar to beer. Like wine, sake can range from dry to sweet, and there are many different types and qualities. So how do you know what to look for? Well, we suggest heading to your local Japanese restaurant and making no plans for the next day...
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Satsuma Shiranami has natural sweetness of sweet potato with a full body and aroma.
$37.95
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Fruit liqueur made only from Japanese ume. Light and fresh. Enjoy chilled & straight,
on-the-rocks, or mixed with juice
$16.95
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For those who have not drunk sake before, or those who have, but drank too much too quickly, we suggest you try this smooth, light, easy drinking style. Zenkuro Original is a great alternative to either white or red wine with your meal, it is a great match with a wide range of Japanese, European or Kiwi dishes.
$52.95
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Bamboo charcoal filtration means this is clean, pure soju. For those unfamiliar with this Korean classic, it's distilled from rice, and is the best-selling liquor in the world. Similar to vodka, it is mostly consumed neat (but it can make a quirky twist on a sake bomb).
$12.95
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Lotte Citron Chum Churum Soju is distilled with the purest ingredients, the highest attention to details and a flavor unmatched by any other soju. A traditional Korean liquor distilled from rice, potato and sweet potato, Soju has a lightly sweet, crisp and clean taste.
$7.50
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This is a very refined sake with flavors and aromas that are subtle and soothing. It's wonderful near a warm fireplace in the evening after a long day on the ski slopes. Subtle aromas reminiscent of French vanilla ice cream and cardamom lead into a soft, creamy palate with silky texture and flavors of lightly seasoned cream of wheat and honeydew. At room temperature, baking spice aromas and flavors become prominent and the palate is even creamier.
$24.95
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This is a very refined sake with flavors and aromas that are subtle and soothing. It's wonderful near a warm fireplace in the evening after a long day on the ski slopes. Subtle aromas reminiscent of French vanilla ice cream and cardamom lead into a soft, creamy palate with silky texture and flavors of lightly seasoned cream of wheat and honeydew. At room temperature, baking spice aromas and flavors become prominent and the palate is even creamier.
$11.95
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Nakano Ume is made 100% with local Nanko-ume grown in Wakayama, a region known for its ume. The origin of our company's flavorful umeshu is found in this product.
$39.95
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Smooth, full-bodied and carefully crafted using yamada-nishiki (the ‘King’ of sake rice) and dewasanzan (rice famous for its rich aroma).
$39.95
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Nakano Yuzu Umeshu is a unique blend of Yuzu juice and their famous Umeshu plum wine. Yuzu is a Japanese citrus cross between Mandarin & Lime with a refreshing sweet, sour & bitter citrus flavour. Made using Shikoku Island Yuzu - the most famous region in Japan for Yuzu.
$33.95
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Handcrafted using 100% Nanko ume grown in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture, a region famous for its ume (Japanese plums). A balance of initial sweetness and refreshing tartness. Enjoy as an aperitif served straight, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda.
$30.95
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This ginjō retains Nakano’s signature craftsmanship, with umami and slightly tart and fruity notes carefully balanced. The enhanced polish ratio and careful blending of yamada-nishiki (the ‘King’ of sake rice) and omachi rice (famous for its complexity) amplify the sake’s smoothness and aroma.
$49.95
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