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Junmai is an affordable, everyday style to be enjoyed with food and at any temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite having plenty of fancy sake in the Sunflower fridge...at the end of the day, I very often reach for a good junmai. It's hearty, satisfying, ricey and delicious. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tamagawa-heart-of-oak","title":"Tamagawa Junmai Lot 2023 \"Heart of Oak\"","description":"\u003cp\u003ePuerh tea, kukicha tea, macadamia nuts, wet wool, lanolin extract, rotting wood in the coastal rainforest, asafoetida, S\u0026amp;B curry powder, fermented honey, heritage corn grits, toffee, boiled peanuts, roasted sweet potato, salt water taffy, crispy chicken, dried apple rings.... a tannin-like grip and a finish that keeps going....\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait, what? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eway\u003c\/em\u003e-too-affordable aged Junmai \"Heart of Oak\" from one \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eof Kyoto's most irreverent and groundbreaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e toji, Philip Harper, \u003c\/span\u003ehas long been my go-to Kitchen Magnum. I keep a 1.8L isshobin bottle hidden above my kitchen cabinet, and I nip on it from time to time... amping up sauces, having a little post-dinner cheese, pouring a snifter for guests after dinner. The longer it stays open, the better it gets. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935791198364,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":41167818784924,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/heart_of_oak.png?v=1721883828"},{"product_id":"tamagawa-time-machine","title":"Tamagawa Junmai Koshu \"Time Machine\" 2021","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeep, complex, gently aged, made with a high proportion of koji. Delicious r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eoom temp to lightly warmed. Based on a 1712 recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTastes and feels like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Toasted hazelnut, mead, white soy sauce, golden raisins, crispy chicken skin, decaying fall leaves, dates, acorns, dried mushrooms, walnut butter, roasted squash, maple syrup, sweet onion marmalade, fenugreek, roasted yellow beets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":40935791263900,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/time_machine.png?v=1721883825"},{"product_id":"taiheizan-great-peace-mountain","title":"Taiheizan Junmai Kimoto \"Great Peace Mountain\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCreamy and unctuous! \u003c\/span\u003eCashew milk, horchata, oat milk foam, nutmeg, hollandaise, cultured butter, roasted parsnip, freshly steamed rice. Like sake whipped with the highest quality cultured butter. Subtle, creamy, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935791460508,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300ml","offer_id":42346635919516,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/taiheizan.png?v=1721883825"},{"product_id":"tedorigawa-silver-mountain","title":"Tedorigawa Junmai Yamahai \"Silver Mountain\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElegant, precise, and earthy. Fantastic at a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eny temperature. Absolutely one of my favorite yamahais and the door into yamahai for daiginjo fans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMineral, very mild, vaguely earthy at first with a fresh hit of creamy banana whip-- but gets rounder and earthier as it ages.  Straw, molasses, honey whole wheat bread, banana chip, untoasted oak and mesquite chips, acorns, buckwheat, brown rice, flint, earth. Extremely well integrated acidity, a truly subtle and profound balance. A drawn-out ricey savoriness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935791526044,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":41283054829724,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/silver_mtn.png?v=1721883826"},{"product_id":"akishika-bambi-cup","title":"Akishika Junmai Bambi Cup","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDry sake with a tranquil aroma of cream and grain. Round, viscous, creamy and savory flavor with clean finish. Akishika means autumn deer, and is a lovely example of Akishika's savory and rice-forward house style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"180ml","offer_id":40935791624348,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/akishika_cup.png?v=1721883830"},{"product_id":"masumi-junmai-mirror-of-truth","title":"Masumi Junmai Okuden Mirror of Truth","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMasumi's ideal Junmai. Mellow and mild-mannered in all aspects, with subtle, organic flavors and a hint of rice sweetness. It is aimed to keep a hint of the original rice flavors, and the soft water used in the Suwa kura was perfect for this. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLongtime sake-drinkers find this sake comfortingly familiar. It is smooth at first sip, and displays a range of subtle, organic flavours as well as a pleasant natural sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":40935792181404,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935792148636,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":41212132360348,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/masumi_junmai.png?v=1721883827"},{"product_id":"harada-junmai-80","title":"Harada Junmai 80","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeach rings (thanks Bin Bin!), mango, cherry pit, vanilla, creme brulee, nutmeg, and full, rich rice umami. This is a total reformulation of the 80% polish Harada I fell in love with years ago: reinvented to be brighter, more quaffable, very \u003cem\u003eHarada\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935793197212,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Harada80.png?v=1744155990"},{"product_id":"yuho-eternal-embers","title":"Yuho Junmai \"Eternal Embers\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeep notes of w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehite miso, cocoa powder, banana bread, cashew butter, fresh dates and white pepper resonate in this lightly aged junmai, and make it a bit more interesting than other junmai at the $30 price point. Rich, satisfying, and velvety texture in the mouth, with a nice dry finish. Stays beautiful open for months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935794016412,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.8l","offer_id":42994255003804,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/products\/yuho_eternal-embers_web.png?v=1680291814"},{"product_id":"yuho-rhythm","title":"Yuho Junmai Kimoto Rhythm of the Centuries","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes of salted dulce de leche, rice pudding, mushroom, white miso, toasted rice, chocolate, nuts, and and white pepper, make Yuho a really classic example of a dry, lightly aged sake. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe mouthfeel starts silky and viscous, rich with deep umami, finishing with a grippy, salty, crisp edge that cries out for food!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYuho \"Rhythm\" is in my top 5: a strong contender for \"desert island sake,\" especially in Winter. An all-around overachiever that tastes better the longer it's open!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935794049180,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Yuho_rhythm_of_the_centuries.png?v=1756177667"},{"product_id":"yuki-no-bosha-old-cabin","title":"Yuki No Bosha Junmai Yamahai \"Old Cabin\"","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea yamahai for ginjo lovers (also, a ginjo for yamahai lovers)!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe aroma is a festival of stonefruits: yellow nectarine, dried nectarine, apricot leather, banana, cherry. A nostalgic creamy tone, like kiwi strawberry nectar. Back notes of aromatic wildflower honey and whipped cream. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOn the palate, the texture and richness are mouth-filling, like biting into a cannoli filled with sweet ricotta with a lightly tart finish. This yamahai is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eunique because the wild fermentation starter isn't giving it a gaminess, a meatiness or earthiness, but rather a fuller umami, fuller body, as well as sweet dairy notes. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935794081948,"sku":"","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/ynmyama.png?v=1711737670"},{"product_id":"mukai-shuzo-ine-mankai","title":"Mukai Shuzo Junmai Ine Mankai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful sake is a pale brick red, rushing out of the glass with a wide range of savory aromatics including German braised cabbage, cooked sprouted wheat berries, carrot cake, cream of wheat, fresh ricotta, buttermilk, candied peanuts, torn redwood bark, olives, and gjetost cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is intense, with a medium sweetness--viscous, sumptuous, soft, expanding, and plush. A sweeter profile of flavors on the palate, such as golden raisins, sticky garnet yams, malted wheat, honey, black garlic, banana runts, kiwi-strawberry, salted plum aka li hing mui, raspberry jam, black tea, and dried blossoms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSometimes I share these long notes but I really wonder if I should just say, \"It's extremely complex and multi-faceted: decide for yourself.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JS","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935794409628,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":42877804937372,"sku":"","price":113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/ine_mankai.png?v=1721883828"},{"product_id":"hanahato-gorgeous-bird","title":"Hanahato Junmai Kijoshu \"Gorgeous Bird\"","description":"Aged 8 years. Rich, dark, and moving. Molasses, soy sauce, toasted nuts and grains, earth, toffee, shiitake mushroom. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuscious, thick, and complex, this dessert sake is perfect with strong cheeses, Winter desserts, and as an after-dinner treat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnoki Shuzo, Hiroshima\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"COHO","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":41157707989148,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Hanahatokijoshu.png?v=1785994824"},{"product_id":"kazenomori-wind-of-the-woods","title":"Kaze no Mori \"Wind of the Woods\" Akitsuho 657 Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe number one Sunflower Sake bestseller. If someone comes in with no idea what they want to drink...and Kaze no Mori is in stock, it's almost always my top recommendation. Fizzy, well balanced, utterly delightful, and loved by all!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright, fantastic, fizzy melon, sweet green herbs, mint, nectarine, lime zest, fruit loops, rainier cherry, Jordan almonds, and strawberry daifuku mochi. Truly, if Ramune soda were a sake-- this would be it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn day 1 there is so much fizz that the cap pops off like a Champagne cork, so watch out and aim away from your eyes! From that fizz you'll also get an intense, even searing brightness, that makes it enjoyable most as an aperitif served with equally bright and refreshing food. A few days later, the fizz mellows out and the sake takes on a rounder sort of honeydew melon, mochi, white chocolate character, which still retains its original freshness-- but with a softer side. The softness continues to come out over time and on day 30+ it's generous, fleshy, and a tad creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have patience, I recommend a glass on day 1, day 3, day 14 and day 30! Or just have it all on day 1-- you know, whatever's clever. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended serveware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs far as serveware, this is one sake where I really think a white wine glass, Usuhari daiginjo glass, or Champagne flute is your best bet. You can definitely do an ochoko or sakazuki, but if so stick with a thin lip and be prepared to refill your cup a LOT. This sake is dangerously quaffable. It's not for meditation, it's for unadulterated enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":41157708054684,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Kaze_no_mori_white.png?v=1721883825"},{"product_id":"kidoizumi-yamadanishiki","title":"Kidoizumi Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Yamahai Yamadanishiki \"Gold Label\"","description":"\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003eA concentrated extract of a sake!\u003cbr\u003eNotes of salted goat caramel, roasted sweet potato with butter, burnt sugar, dried shiitake mushroom, miso and sweet shoyu. Bright acidic tones of Chinese black vinegar dance next to comforting aromas of nilla wafer, membrillo, and milk chocolate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a full-bodied yamahai (slow-brew) sake with a muscular, broad mouthfeel and high intensity of flavor. Minerality, astringency, and high acidity help balance the  sweetness and umami, which might otherwise threaten to overwhem. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe truth is, this sake came to market about two years ago and I wasn't feeling it. There was this plastic, chlorinated note that sometimes affects namazake and in this case it was really strong. So I ignored it a while, and revisited once it had some time to chill out. Wow! What an incredible difference. 2021 Gold Label is rested and ready to party.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JS","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":41157708120220,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/kidoizumigold.png?v=1714430178"},{"product_id":"terada-honke-kaikoshu","title":"Terada Honke Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Kimoto Koshu Kaikoshu 2006","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstablished in 1673, Terada Honke have been brewing continuously for over 345 years. They are purveyors of only natural yeast brewing, working almost exclusively with traditional kimoto \u0026amp; bodaimoto starter methods. The Kaikoshu 2005 is a ‘koshu’ (aged) sake made with locally grown Miyamanishiki \u0026amp; Koshihikari rice. Aged in bottle at the brewery until release, this is a wonderful expression of Koshu. Incredibly complex with a malt \u0026amp; toffee character. The palate has bold acidity with a long grippy finish. Enjoy as a digestive or think in terms of sercial madeira or whiskey when planning a pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JS","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":41157972951196,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Kaikoshu.png?v=1707770276"},{"product_id":"terada-honke-katori-90-junmai-kimoto-mng","title":"Terada Honke \"Katori 90\" Junmai Kimoto Muroka Nama Genshu (4\/26)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAny discussion of Terada Honke has to be prefaced with an explanation of this brewery's philosophy, which is one-of-a-kind in the sake world: totally committed to sustainable (even rejuvenative) farming practices, including the nutritional value of microorganisms and whole grain rice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatori 90, like all year-round, native yeast fermented sake, varies tremendously from batch to batch. As a 2023 Winter bottling, this round of Katori 90 is much fresher, fruitier than the previous, which landed in November 2021. The cold weather during fermentation and bottling prevented bacterial growth and encouraged the strongest yeasts to survive. The result is a very lovely Katori 90.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JS","offers":[{"title":"1.8L","offer_id":43033374654620,"sku":"","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"720ml","offer_id":43033374687388,"sku":"","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Katori90.png?v=1694629560"},{"product_id":"terada-honke-shizen-no-manma-junmai-muroka-nama-genshu-kimoto","title":"Terada Honke Junmai Namagenshu Kimoto \"Gonin Musume- Shizen no Manma\" (4\/26)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Bountiful, bright juicy plum, mouthwatering acidity, Skittles!, goat caramel, hazelnut toffee, brown rice syrup, mushrooms, carrot juice, ginger candy, pineapple...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What..?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superbly juicy, dynamic and fresh release from Terada Honke. I hope you enjoy and share with all your dearest friends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JS","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":42229177647260,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml (isshobin\/magnum)","offer_id":42229177680028,"sku":"","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Shizen.png?v=1707796323"},{"product_id":"terada-honke-musubi-honashino-kiyosake","title":"Terada Honke \"Daigo no Shizuku\" Bodaimoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2026 bottling is giving natural ginger beer energy: sweet, acidic, tropical-spice, funky-- with wild and unhinged notes of whey, swiss cheese, and your hippie friend's really good homemade kombucha. A bright and refreshing vintage from an always-fun and fermenty ancient brew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaigo no Shizuku is sake as it was made in the 1400's.\u003cspan\u003e What we'd call kodaishu-- a reproduction of ancient brewing methods in the postmodern age-- it's barely recognizable as a rice-based drink, more closely resembling an off-dry perry or malvasia than any sake. Daigo no Shizuku is made from rice, water, and microorganisms alone, which makes all of its complexity that much more compelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo make the fermentation starter, a mash of cooked and raw rice and water is left to gather ambient lactic acid bacteria, creating soyashimizu: a sour water. This is the basis of the ambient fermentation that follows. As a fully ambient brew made with ancient methods, please treasure every meeting with this sake, for it will never taste the same again. And if you're feeling experimental, stash a bottle underground for a few decades-- you'll be happy you did.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41192036237468,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Daigo.png?v=1707797709"},{"product_id":"amabuki-junmai-omachi-yamahai","title":"Amabuki Junmai Omachi Yamahai Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"COHO","offers":[{"title":"180ml","offer_id":41331640336540,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/amabuki_orange.png?v=1721883829"},{"product_id":"sawanoi-shinriki-85-junmai","title":"Sempuku Shinriki \"85\" Kimoto Muroka Genshu","description":"\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis complex, concentrated sake features dusty aromas of warm brown rice, tart white currant, green tea, toffee, and wildflower honey. Rich and deeply umami on the palate with high acidity and complex bitterness, you'll find notes of chocolate, white pepper, baked pear and dried medicinal herbs dancing on a long finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 19% ABV, it's nothing to sniff at-- this is a contemplative sipper, delightful cool, room temp or gently warmed (serve in a shallow hirahai to mellow out the alcohol vapors).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(also spelled Senpuku)!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41482956800156,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Shinriki.png?v=1699561499"},{"product_id":"kokken-yamahai-junmai-2y-aged","title":"Kokken Yamahai Junmai 3Y Aged","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis aged sake (new, 2024 bottling) has a heady, mature aroma and a deep, round flavor. Please serve at least room temp, or better yet at 105-115 for optimal expression of flavors. Having it chilled is like having a cold spice cookie, or a cold bowl of stew-- it just doesn't work as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a bit of warmth to open up, this favorite Winter sake shows u\u003c\/span\u003etterly rich, round notes of shortbread, nutty brown butter, soft sweet pumpkin, deep roasted umami-laden mushrooms, and beef broth: multi-layered with fuzzy texture and richness. The Yamahai brewing method adds umami, complexity and balancing acidity, while the clean mountain water and long aging add texture and layers of flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COHO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114069102748,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Kokken3y.png?v=1700157178"},{"product_id":"heiwa-shuzou-kid-junmai","title":"Heiwa Shuzo \"KID\" Junmai","description":"\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;One-cup (180ml) version located \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/heiwa-shuzo-kid-junmai-cup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA subtle aroma of rich flavors-- sunflower seed, raw sesame seed, cream cheese frosting, quinoa-- greet you initially on pouring. Served room temperature or warm, KID Junmai is at its most expressive. The palate delivers much of the same, with classic yeast #7 notes of chewy dried banana, dried persimmon, molasses black bread, brown sugar, farmers' cheese, and rum. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEasily one of my top 5 for everyday enjoyment and the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebig\u003c\/span\u003e reason I championed so hard to get this brewery to Oregon!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":42176496664732,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":44810871242908,"sku":"","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/kid_junmai.png?v=1721883829"},{"product_id":"tamagawa-junmai-yamahai-muroka-nama-genshu-red-label-by2020","title":"Tamagawa Junmai Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu \"Red Label\" BY2023","description":"\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet nuts on the nose: cashew, pistachio butter, cheesecake, sweet whey, okinawa brown sugar, nutella, and a twang of ammonia and smoky peat.  This palate knocks you off your socks! Powerfully savory and dynamically different cereal\/savory\/toasted notes than anything else you've ever had. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy tasting notes never end with an ingredient, instead Red Label inevitably evokes an entire dish, a mood, a memory...I recall buckwheat groats shallow frying in butter...toasted wild rice, or 12 grain pancakes... heady, intoxicating, wildly evocative. The last aromas rising from a Summer fire pit dying down, burnt sugar, mezcal, especially long roasted agave hearts destined for distillation. Sweet notes of sultanas, hazelnut, amontillado sherry, birch syrup, comte and gruyere cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wild ride, that's for damn sure. Age at home (in the dark, room temp or cellar) if you want to take this ride even further, checking on its progress yearly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003eToji Philip Harper says,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"It's mine until I sell it, then it's yours.\" Do what you want to with it. Age it, drink it, leave it out, cook with it, warm it, chill it, whatever you like. Just enjoy.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":42178084274332,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Tamagawa_rl.png?v=1721883826"},{"product_id":"yuki-otoko-junmai-yeti-cup","title":"Yuki Otoko Junmai \"Yeti\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAoki Shuzo, also known for their ginjo brand Kakurei, designed Yuki Otoko to be their super-dry brand of sake. For a while it was so popular in Japan that the annual production sold out too quickly to export. They’ve since scaled up so it comes to the US in limited amounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe palate is super fresh and clean, like snowmelt on a mountain. A touch floral, a bit of soft spice (nutmeg,  allspice) and a nutty almond-hazelnut-sobacha umami. Super dry finish with cleansing astringency. It's a real everyday brew, perfect for folks who like their sake dry and clean.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MITCHELL","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":42218933387420,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":42567462060188,"sku":"","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Yeti_J.png?v=1719595462"},{"product_id":"onda-88-junmai","title":"Onda \"88\" Junmai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this brew, the house-grown local ippon-jime \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erice is milled down to only 88% of its original size before fermentation— far less milling than most sake, in order to preserve the full and wild flavor profile of the rice itself.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sake pours nearly clear, but is chock-full of rich, intense rice-laden flavors and funky aromas. Moody notes of nag champa incense, sandalwood and campfire, puerh, soy sauce, rum raisin and fresh plum. If you recognize it, there's a bunch of nukazuke on the nose too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-content-heading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"MITCHELL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42202189070492,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/onda_88.png?v=1721883829"},{"product_id":"copy-of-51-uehara-furosen-junmai-muroka-nama-genshu-yamahai-usunigori","title":"Hanatomoe Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Mizumoto (2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePsychedelic notes of juicy, melty persimmon, apricot, and melon, fresh ricotta cheese, nattou, bright daikon radish and grapefruit, and a lovely, rich body that adores parmesan and bitter green vegetables. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Mizumoto\" refers to the pre-modern brewing method (invented ~1000 years ago by Buddhist brewing monks) which begins with a naturally sour water from raw rice, water, and lactic acid bacteria in the air. This method is particularly well suited to the damp, humid conditions in Nara, where the method originated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not as \"woah! crazy!\" as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/terada-honke-musubi-honashino-kiyosake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=daigo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaigo no Shizuku\u003c\/a\u003e, not as crazy-cheesecake-from-outer-space as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/takacho-regal-hawk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=regal\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRegal Hawk\u003c\/a\u003e, but it is profoundly drinkable and well balanced. In fact, Hanatomoe Mizumoto is a regular in my home fridge. 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Fuzzy, soft, big in the center, but with a little sharpness at the end?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompared to my other favorite Gifu cup, Kusudama Sarubobo cup, this has that same lovely ricey richness, but with a drier inflection. Both are fantastic examples of Gifu's ricey, creamy style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"COHO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304375750812,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/miyozakura.png?v=1721883826"},{"product_id":"copy-of-miyozakura-junmai-panda-cup","title":"Kokonoe Saika Junmai Yamahai","description":"\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDelicate and fine, showing lifted minerality, a faint, maple-like candycap mushroom note, very delicate fruit notes of bruised asian pear, and a bit of zippy astringency on the finish. 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Chobei-san says it has toromii: richness, length, but not weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDense, chewy, and yet light and refreshing, Kaze no Mori Tsuyuhakaze 807 is a testament to the unique brewing methods utilized by Yucho Shuzo and their ability to create tension between the low polish rice (80%--typically heavy, dense, umami-rich), the tight and coarse mineral-rich water, and the effervescent lightness of a freshly-pressed namazake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":42403010740380,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Kaze_no_mori_blk.png?v=1721883828"},{"product_id":"copy-of-hanatomoe-junmai-muroka-nama-genshu-mizumoto","title":"Hanatomoe JMNG Mizumoto Kijoshu \"Nature x Nature\" (500ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intensely rich, acid-driven, juicy, complex umami number that belongs in the cellar with the very best sauternes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePronounced notes of ultra-ripe and juicy persimmon, green melon, honeysuckle, white mushroom, pear butter, cardamom, cannoli filling, and Chanel No. 5 on a beautifully balanced base of sweetness and acidity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKijoshu is a style of sake defined by an extra brewing step, which leads to a higher flavor and sugar content. With kijoshu, after the usual 3 additions of water, rice and koji to the fermenting mash, an optional fourth addition is made, in which\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem\u003efinished\u003c\/em\u003e sake replaces the usual water.\u003c\/span\u003e This boosts the alcohol, flavor, and sugar concentration, and the mash is pressed while it's still dense, acidic, sweet, and moderately alcoholic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Mizumoto\" refers to the pre-modern brewing method (invented ~1000 years ago by Buddhist brewing monks) which begins with a naturally sour water from raw rice, water, and lactic acid bacteria in the air. This method is particularly well suited to the damp, humid conditions in Nara, where the method originated.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(note: Photo may not reflect the current vintage. 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Notes of fallen leaves, hoshigaki persimmon, old books, cocoa powder, underground caves, vanilla, marzipan and bamboo. Even at room temperature it spreads throughout the mouth like melting vanilla ice cream, coating the tongue and persisting for ages, finishing dry and earthy. At a warm 105F, the persimmon and spice notes really come out while the softer vanilla notes move to the background. Just phenomenal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MITCHELL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42462420336796,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/shinkame.png?v=1721883829"},{"product_id":"chiyonosono-junmai-shared-promise","title":"Chiyonosono Junmai \"Shared Promise\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelvety and comforting, ricey with floral top notes, like its famous sibling \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/chiyonosono-sacred-power?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=sacred%20power\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/chiyonosono-sacred-power?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=sacred%20power\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSacred Power.\u003c\/a\u003e\" In the Kumamoto style, Shared promise is a bit weightier, softly textured, full of life, but finishing on the dry side. 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The palate delivers much of the same, with classic yeast #7 notes of chewy dried banana, dried persimmon, molasses black bread, brown sugar, farmers' cheese, and rum. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEasily one of my top 5 for everyday enjoyment and the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebig\u003c\/span\u003e reason I championed so hard to get this brewery to Oregon!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"180ml","offer_id":42506442014876,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/kid_junmai_cup.png?v=1721927167"},{"product_id":"yuki-otoko-junmai-yeti-cup-1","title":"Yuki Otoko Junmai \"Yeti\" Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAoki Shuzo, also makers of the \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e different line of products called Kakurei, designed Yuki Otoko to be their super-dry brand of sake. 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Where you see the name \"Yoshidagura,\" you get a peek inside the future-facing vision of Tedorigawa. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA balance of low alcohol and soft, ricey sweetness is held in tension against saline minerality, grapefruit astringency and prickly effervescence. \"U\" is balanced like a bit like an edelzwicker-- not an imitation of it, no-- without the acidity and tannin, but with the thoughtful, delicate, lithe form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes of green apple, fennel, pineapple leaf, granite, mint and white peach. 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From the nose, notes of roasted sweet potato, burnt sugar, chicken drippings and nukazuke. The palate expands on this gracefully, with notes of baked plum, dried cranberry, hazelnut, caramelized pumpkin and balsamic-onion jam. The high acidity lets Shin drink with balance and a stronger sense of dryness than you might suspect for the low SMV. 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The mouthfeel is round and soft, finishing with a finely etched texture, like the softest tannins in old Nebbiolo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pride of Mie and women in sake everywhere!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":42818190246044,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Hanabusayamahai.png?v=1699966946"},{"product_id":"juji-asahi-omachi-junmai-genshu-kairyo","title":"Juji Asahi Omachi Junmai Genshu Karakuchi \"Kairyo\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBeyond proud to finally have the one and only Juji Asahi in Portland. 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There are some specific vintage designate sake, and once a sake is destined to pass 10 years and carry into 20, 30, and the rare 40+ year old releases, it is rebottled in 1.8L glass and kept under careful temperature watch in the Summer, being blended and rebottled only when it is ready for release. As koshu is the singular focus of Daruma Masamune, they nurture countless tanks to ensure there is supply 10, 20, 30 years into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-f23351bd-7fff-b5dd-9943-85ea7afbff48\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\"In the 1960s, when we were thinking about how to survive as a sake brewery, we found a forgotten 1.8L bottle in a corner of the brewery. 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The rice used for brewing is mainly Nihonbare, a variety primarily used for eating. Recently, we have also been using Gohyakumangoku from Gifu prefecture for the koji. In the Edo period, when koshu was considered to be the most desirable, expensive sake on the market, there was no such thing as \"sake rice.\" So in honor of this heritage we are particular about using table rice for koshu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDaruma Masamune is aged at room temperature. In Gifu's climate, the temperature inside the brewery is at least 4 degrees in winter, and around 26 degrees in summer because it is an earthen storehouse with natural insulation. As the sake is slowly and carefully aged, a beautiful color gradually appears from the amino acids and sugars derived from the rice, and the sake's flavor becomes rounder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIf the sake is to be aged for more than ten years, it is bottled in a 1.8L bottle and stored in a container at room temperature. In summer, each container is cooled with well water to prevent the temperature from rising too much. 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