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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An extra premium ume (plum) liqueur, handcrafted using only beninanko (crimson ripened) Wakayama nanko ume, which have been hand-selected one-by-one and soaked in spirits on the same day. The umeshu master brewer uses one-and-a-half times the plums of Nakano’s signature umeshu, producing a liqueur with accentuated richness and flavour. Grand Prix Winner at the inaugural Tenma Tenjin Umeshu Competition (Japan’s biggest umeshu competition).
$63.95
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This is classic Futsu-shu (Standard grade) sake, medium dry, serve chilled or slightly warmed, Light and mellow, the gentle grain flavours will work perfectly with Japanese cuisine.
$24.95
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From Nakano brewery’s best-selling Kinokuniya Bunzaemon (KB) series, a multi-award-winning extra dry and lighter junmai-shu. The brewer's careful use of the distinctive gohyakumangoku ("5 million stones") rice variety makes for a superbly refreshing sake, rich in aroma, and with a clean finish. Serve chilled or warm.
$39.95
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This junmai-shu is brewed using the same dewasanzan and yamada-nishiki rice grains as Nakano’s signature junmai-shu, which gives the sake the same delicate balance of umami, tartness and fruity notes.
$42.95
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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