Junmai

Abe Junmai

Big grapefruit and tangerine zestiness on the nose- sets you up for something quite crisp but has a...

Gokyo 5 Blue Kioke Zukuri Kimoto Nama Junmai

A max-voltage array of tropical zebra stripe, Rambler seltzer, and fermenty-wild essence of buttermilk, offset with a deep...

Denshin Junmai Genshu "Aki" (2026)

Undiluted, full-bodied, old-school junmai with autumnal notes of brown butter, fire-roasted sweet potato, chestnut, boiled peanuts and egg...

okan lover

Dewanoyuki Shonai Bijin Kimoto Junmai Hiyaoroshi (2026)

My first-impression notes are pretty loud, verging on desserty, although this isn't a sweet sake by any measure:...

okan lover

Juji Asahi Omachi Junmai Genshu Karakuchi "Kairyo"

Beyond proud to finally have the one and only Juji Asahi in Portland. YES! A stunning pasteurized genshu from the...

Hanatomoe JMNG Mizumoto Kijoshu "Nature x Nature" (500ml)

An intensely rich, acid-driven, juicy, complex umami number that belongs in the cellar with the very best sauternes....

Terada Honke "Katori 80" Junmai Kimoto Muroka Nama Genshu (4/26)

Any discussion of Terada Honke has to be prefaced with an explanation of this brewery's philosophy, which is...

okan lover

Tamazakura Junmai Yamahai Gohyakumangoku 2022

Velvety-textured, smooth aged yamahai made with local Gohyakumangoku rice from this gem of a small brewery in Shimane....

Daijiro Yamahai Junmai Namazake

The sharp acidity and powerful umami are perfectly integrated into a harmonious balance like fine chocolate, with a...

Daruma Masamune Koshu Set (3-5-10 year)

One of the most highly respected koshu specialists in Japan. Throughout much of the industry, it's not an...

okan lover

Juji Asahi Kimoto Omachi Junmai Chokarakuchi "Kagamigusa" BY2020

Elegant, refined flavors that show the unique expression of the Omachi rice, grown in a single paddy in...

Zuiyo Hojun Junmaishu