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Heiwa Shuzo Tsuru-Ume Strawberry "Ichigo"

Using the fantastic Heiwa umeshu (yes, the fuzzy pink one!) as a base, fresh Wakayama strawberries from local...

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Kusudama Tokubetsu Junmai "Sarubobo" Cup

A dry but soft little sake, with a hidden umami richness typical of Gifu and the local hidahomare...

Heiwa Shuzo Tsuru-Ume Natsu Mikan

The *perfect* sake mimosa starts with Tsuru-Ume Mikan. Tsuru-ume Natsu Mikan is a (sometimes) seasonally limited Tsuru-ume release...

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Chiyomusubi "Oyaji" Junmai Ginjo Cup

Cute packaging aside, this is a great junmai ginjo with a fascinating story. Goriki is Tottori's long-lost heirloom rice brought back...

Tedorigawa Junmai Yamahai "Silver Mountain"

Elegant, precise, and earthy. Fantastic at any temperature. Absolutely one of my favorite yamahais and the door into...

Joto Junmai Nigori "The Blue One" (Nakao Shuzo)

This super-affordable nigori is creamy, soft, sumptuous, like an ultra-ripe, dripping anjou pear. Banana pudding, ripe dates, soft florals, and...

Kirei "Hachiku" Muroka Nama Genshu

Dense, unctuous, and lingering. Hachiku is made with a stunning 89% Koji and a five-stage fermentation process; resulting...

Tedorigawa Yoshidagura Junmai Yamahai "U"

One of Japan's most creative young guns is rapidly redefining the now-famous Tedorigawa brand. Where you see the name...

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Hakutsuru Futsushu "Toji-Kan"

Toji-kan is beautifully balanced, lovely warm and hot (or room temp), with a deep ricey sweetness. The typical confected, marshmallowy notes of cheap...

Choryo Junmai Yamahai Taruzake

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Chiyomusubi "Kitaro" Junmai Ginjo Cup

Cute packaging aside, this is a really good junmai ginjo. It's distinctive for its lovely balance of rich umami and...