{"title":"namazake","description":"Namazake are unpasteurized, raw sake, sometimes with a bit of CO2 leftover from the fermentation process, giving it a bit of bubble and fizz. Some nama is available year round, but most is only available seasonally: late Winter, Spring, and early Summer. When it's done, it's done until next year!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo preserve its original character, nama should be stored in the fridge, opened carefully, and enjoyed fully. Its acidity is higher, flavors more powerful, vibe zippy and fresh, and is often bottled undiluted (genshu) and unfined (muroka) to deliver on a \"fresh from the tap\" experience at home.","products":[{"product_id":"kameizumi-eternal-spring","title":"Kameizumi Junmai Ginjo Nama Eternal Spring","description":"\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"0 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuper super aromatic, this classic sake announces itself to the room when it is opened.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe intensely fruity flavors--  banana-mango smoothie, peachie-O's, ultra-ripe kiwifruit, banana gelato, mixed fruit yoplait-- land softly thanks to the CEL-24 yeast which cannot ferment to high alcohols. As a result, this undiluted (genshu) sake is ultra flavorful but alcoholically mild at ~14% ABV, a unique combination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtterly soft, plush, and wildly aromatic-- this one is an absolute classic and representative of the prefectural yeast research associations which make Kochi prefecture unique in the sake world.\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":40935793295516,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Kameizumi.png?v=1721883828"},{"product_id":"akitabare-shunsetsu-spring-snow-nama-honjozo","title":"Akitabare Shunsetsu Nama Honjozo  \"Spring Snow\"","description":"\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis very unique nama (unpasteurized) honjozo (alcohol added) sake is light and ethereal, guided by floral, mineral, and cashew notes. A soft, cheesecake-like, unctuous umami on the mid-palate brings weight to an otherwise feather-like brew. The finish is short and crisp, with light shibumi (astringency) creating structure. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41136436707484,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/products\/Akitabare-Spring_Snow_Sake.png?v=1671606111"},{"product_id":"denshin-natsuzake","title":"Denshin Junmai Daiginjo Nama Natsuzake \"Natsu\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDenshin natsu hits with notes of Hawaiian Red Fruit Punch, Melon Creamy Soda, nectarine, pandan, soft spring water, fresh orange juice, strawberry ice cream, and giant bowls of fruit salad in Summer. It's like being 9 years old again, after soccer practice with a big rainbow popsicle in one hand and an ice-cold cup of fruit punch in the other. Not all the \u003cem\u003esweetness\u003c\/em\u003e this description suggests, just the suggestion of it. Like an adult remembering this sweet memory fondly, the palate is upgraded with the weight of umami and only a fine dusting of sweetness on the fleshy mid-palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThis is the very essence of sweet Summer nostalgia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTropical intensity and textural softness, a signature of Fukui prefecture, bowl you over on the first sip. Like Denshin's Spring release “Haru,” this Summer nama is powerful but also soft, almost creamy, like a pina colada. The intensity comes from being genshu (undiluted) while the softness comes from its high polishing level (55% of the grain has been polished away, 45% remains), super gentle filtration method (fukuro-tsuri, where fresh sake drips from 10L capacity hanging cloth bags), and Fukui’s famously soft water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":41157707595932,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/denshin_natsu_cb2b90c2-581d-4dbc-bb2e-135ad23d7595.png?v=1723492151"},{"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":"rihaku-origin-of-purity","title":"Rihaku Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu \"Origin of Purity\"","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThis 2025 release is quite a bit more juicy than past years-- where I'd ordinarily categorize it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/search?q=terada+honke\u0026amp;_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=terada+honke\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerada Honke's\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/search?q=kidoizumi\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKidoizumi's\u003c\/a\u003e, this year it's a fresher sort of wild card. Notes of honeysuckle, rose, cantaloupe, nougat, sweet carrot juice, fresh ginger, vanilla and loquat dance giddily on the palate, taking me somewhere deep into my sensory past. The palate is full and flavorful, with that natural sort of carrot-root bass notes balancing the gingery, floral high notes. The finish has a buzzy heat-- not alcohol, not astringency-- that I can only describe as the burn of fresh ginger beer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eRihaku fans: Origin of Purity is at once totally unlike the rest of the Rihaku line (subtle, mineral, low volume), but simultaneously the truest expression of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe brewery, the passion project of its owner, and the beating heart from which Dreamy Clouds and Wandering Poet emanate. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eWhen now-president and 5th generation kuramoto Yuichiro Tanaka was studying at university (Todai, Tokyo Agricultural University fermentation department) his focus was on flower yeasts. A handful of breweries, for instance Amabuki, now specialize in sake brewed using yeasts derived from flowers-- this is thanks to the research Tanaka-san contributed to. And when he returned to his home brewery, he created a line of sake-- Rihaku-- which is delicious and clean, super mountain-influenced flavors, truly among my favorites.  Which is why Origin of Purity-- undiluted at 17%, made with Shimane Omachi rice, utilizing flower yeast-- is such a stunning departure from the rest of the line, and yet, feels like it belongs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":41157708284060,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Rihaku_OOP.png?v=1721857589"},{"product_id":"tamagawa-ice-breaker","title":"Tamagawa Junmai Ginjo Namazake \"Ice Breaker\" (2025 vtg)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026: This year we're in full brown butter mode! Not as dry, oily, or funky as it has been...great regardless. Reads a little more properly of a junmai ginjo, or is it just me who's changed? Notes of ultra ripe banana, a little melon, fleshy and a bit fatty like guanabana or creamy tropical fruits. Caju! I'm really looking forward to letting this one age and evolve a bit, seeing where it goes. -Nina\u003c!-- notionvc: 81cb620a-d4b9-4844-a8ba-7d4550efff00 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusually bold, earthy, complex namazake which is aged at room temperature for a year and a half before its eventual release in Summer. Ice breaker is so named for its ability to be served over ice: the rich, concentrated flavors withstand the addition of ice, but like all of toji Philip Harper's sake, it is also delicious served warm. On the nose, Ice Breaker is earthy, with raw macadamia nuts and sunflower seeds leading the way-- fresh coriander and grassy notes lending freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the brewery: \"Ice Breaker alleviates the heat and humidity of the Japanese summer, just as nihonshu breaks the ice in social situations. Deep-flavoured, spicey unpasteurized genshu over ice is both refreshing and satisfying, and the intricate variations of flavour and aroma as the temperature and alcohol level shifts are endlessly fascinating. The sake world's first penguin!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamagawa’s house style is very unique, and might be best characterized by their committment to ambient temperature sake aging even when the sake is nama (unpasteurized) as it is here. Tamagawa’s style is full bodied, robust, often genshu (undiluted) and always with a very umami-forward, concentrated, somewhat briney character. It follows that their interpretation of natsuzake is true to this house style, embracing the tradition of enjoying whisky on the rocks! Ice Breaker encourages you to drink it iced, so that the heady concentration can dilute and evolve over the course of the drink. (I like a squeeze of lemon, too!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2024 notes: On the palate, it is classic Tamagawa style: soft, rich, deep, earthy, but with some fruit for levity: fresh apricot, red apple, bosc pear. 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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. 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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":"copy-of-denshin-hiyaoroshi-junmai-aki","title":"Denshin Honjozo Shiboritate Namazake \"Fuyu\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sake has very refreshing aroma and juicy character, with notes of white pepper, ripe persimmon, meringue, \u003c\/span\u003ebrazil nut, dates, pear, cream of wheat, bitter apple, and soft forest floor. It makes my mouth water-- delivering a crisp, smooth, bright and slightly effervescent taste. 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Like a spiced gin distilled with clove, almond and grains, the mid-palate brings a resonant, rich intensity while the finish ends sharply-- a crisp, briney clarity. Faint, unassuming aromatics of soft pear, white pepper and rice bran give way on the palate to deep, ricey umami: kombu dashi, five spice and apple chip. In addition to being super dry (SMV +15), this nama is also undiluted: high in flavor intensity as well as ABV, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand also high in acidity (2.6): roughly double your typical junmai. An overwhelmingly crisp, refreshing bottle which is equally delighftul on ice as it is warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41484830081180,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/products\/AkishikiOkarakuchi_530x_2x_919426a7-fbbe-4a0f-9092-f583cac305bc_1.png?v=1671613713"},{"product_id":"tahoma-fuji-junmai-ginjo-nama-genshu","title":"Tahoma Fuji Junmai Ginjo Namagenshu","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright, crisp and dry notes of fresh meringue, vanilla froyo, asian pear, just-ripe banana, early white nectarine, mineral water, and mochi define this lovely domestic craft brew. The finish is fresh, dry, and BIG. American craft sake at its damn finest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the one and only Andrew Neyens in his tiny brewery in Seattle, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate\" style=\"all: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sunflower Sake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114057601180,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/products\/ScreenShot2022-11-25at12.53.14PM.png?v=1669409610"},{"product_id":"shichida-junmai-ginjo-namazake","title":"Shichida Junmai Ginjo Nama","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003eFrom the brewery: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003e\"A hint of violet and white peach flavours, a slight sweetness in your mouth once you’ve finished tasting, and fizzy Nama feelings.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003eShichida is always on the pricey side, but it's also always one of the best seasonal releases every year, worth a revisit to once again appreciate the gorgeous balance and seductive velvety texture. 2026 has a very long finish with violet candies, honeysuckle, vanilla soft cream, soft, ripe pear-- it's an almost black, dark green colored label but it should probably be periwinkle, if we're honest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114073952412,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/shichidanama.png?v=1711735548"},{"product_id":"chikurin-junmai-ginjo-namazake","title":"Chikurin Junmai Ginjo Namazake \"Otoro\" (2026)","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-pm-slice=\"0 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003eLovely, expressive florals on the nose of this beautiful Okayama namazake, brewed from organically-grown rice by members of Chikurin's cooperative-style brewery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Queen Anne cherries, rose sugar, orange flower water, c\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eherry blossom, mandarins in syrup\u003c\/span\u003e, violet candies, and a sweet tropical note-- perhaps lychee or rambutan. The umami is super mellow and round, reminding me of macaroons: almond flour, meringue, coconut, all that good stuff. Tons of mid-palate richness and heft, but a good dose of acidity as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis brew is polished to junmai daiginjo levels (50%) and uses organic rice farmed by the cooperative farmers who belong to this rice-obsessed brewery. Organic rice yields are always substantially lower than conventionally farmed rice and require a real commitment to sustainable ethics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114080637084,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/chikurin.png?v=1717522847"},{"product_id":"kidoizumi-hyakkugokyo-junmai-ginjo-namazake","title":"Kidoizumi Hakugyokko Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu, \"Fragrant Jewel\"","description":"\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fresh Hakugyokko release evokes Chenin-like notes of beeswax, lanolin, cumin, white currant, white airhead taffy, green grape, canteloupe and tamarind jarritos. The palate goes deep with funky notes of mimolette, malt and oat bran, deep orange cheddars and a long finish. It's a wild ride!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHakugyokko is full bodied and densely concentrated: high acidity, high flavor intensity, high minerality and astringency with a long finish, but on the palate it's not cloying or heavy... it drifts across the tongue.  If you're familiar with other Kidoizumi products, this Yamadanishiki brew rests somewhere between Kidoizumi \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/kidoizumi-yamadanishiki?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=c4e8dfd7c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/kidoizumi-yamadanishiki?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=c4e8dfd7c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Gold Label\u003c\/a\u003e\" and \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/kidoizumi-junmai-muroka-nama-genshu-yamahai-hanafubuki-pink-label?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c4e8dfd7c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/kidoizumi-junmai-muroka-nama-genshu-yamahai-hanafubuki-pink-label?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c4e8dfd7c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePink Label\"\u003c\/a\u003e stylistically. A bit of the fruity, jammy qualities of pink label, and a bit of the mushroomy, aged pungency of gold label. Unlike Gold Label, Hakugyokko is made with Hyogo Yamadanishiki rice and not aged at the brewery before release; Gold Label is made with Saitama organic Yamadanishiki from a single producer and aged before release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStill, Hakugyokko is suitable for age. Store at cellar temps and check on it every few years. Time brings out kaleidoscopic, wild and chewy notes of salted cajeta, buttered sweet potato, miso, honeydew melon, dried mango, shiitake mushroom, gjetost, fig jam, caramelized onion, and milk chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":42194511757468,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Hakugyokko.png?v=1714427954"},{"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":"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. It is truly \u003cem\u003euncanny\u003c\/em\u003e how well it pairs with equally strong flavors. \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42296535515292,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Hanatomoe_183a4870-6197-41d4-ae74-b8923026d67e.png?v=1734113158"},{"product_id":"kidoizumi-junmai-muroka-nama-genshu-yamahai-hanafubuki-pink-label","title":"Kidoizumi Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Yamahai Hanafubuki \"Pink Label\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe palate of Hanafubuki Pink Label is very Kidoizumi...much more expressive in the mouth than the nose: a dance party! So \u003cem\u003epretty,\u003c\/em\u003e too: Hanafubuki is Lisa Frank as a sake, a pretty, dancing rainbow unicorn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes of Fuji apple, cherry blossom, candycap mushroom, wildflower honey, rainier cherry, cognac, Hawaiian punch (fruit punch!), Italian plum jam. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003eCompared to the intense, savory Yamadanishiki Gold Label, Hanafubuki (a table rice) is more delicate, with notes of dried flowers, sandalwood, and brown rice on the nose. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePink was absolutely the right color for this one. 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And yet, it’s neither too intensely aromatic nor sweet. There is a chewy density of fruit but a refreshing lightness at the same time. 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After your palate adjusts to the dry start, there's an an umami \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the mid palate and an astringent finish. It's almost like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esurf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e goes out with the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e initial dry shallowness, and a wave of umami comes back in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Notes of a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eltoids, witch hazel, cucumber, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egooseberry and lemongrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Serve ice cold to light chill, but I'll bet it wouldn't \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a gentle warming, either.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout KID seasonals: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAs in Spring, the fascinating thing about KID seasonal sake is that the ingredients never change, but the flavors absolutely do. Always made with the same rice (Gohyakumangoku), water (Koyasan Nansui), ABV (15%), polishing ratio (50-55%), and yeast (blend of 901, 10, 14 and 1801), the variation in style is a result of maturity and minor tweaks in brewing temperature, fermentation curves, and handling. Natsu no Shippou, Summer’s Strong Wind, is dry, a bit astringent, herbaceous, very serious, and drinks very well at ice-cold temps. The name “KID” is a reference to approaching sake with a sense of novelty and open-mindedness, but also a portmanteau of “Kisshu” and “fudo”: Kisshu being the old name for Wakayama, and fudo meaning environment. KID is brewed to be modern in style, but the lack of variables in the seasonal releases (and all of their sake, in fact) lets the subtle influence of fudo-- terroir?-- express itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eLike the rest of their seasonal line, KID is doing a few unique things with this sake. First they are using Gohyakumangoku rice, which is a harder, denser variety that doesn’t dissolve as completely in the brew. As a result, the sake is more “angular” in the mouth-- not as plush. They are also using 4 different types of yeast and blending to achieve balance. 1801 lends notes of fennel and green apple, but it lacks umami. 901 lends richness and umami, but has mellower aromas of banana and melon. Together they form a whole and show off KID's blending skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":42619224719516,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/KIDnatsu.png?v=1692217688"},{"product_id":"kikusui-funaguchi-junmai-ginjo-nama-genshu-aged-red","title":"Kikusui Funaguchi Ginjo Nama Genshu Aged \"Red\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTempted by the irresistible notion that their flagship canned \"Funaguchi\" sake would be delicious if aged, Kikusui’s development team pooled their efforts and created the official aged version: Funaguchi Red!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs time passes in the cold Kikusui cellars, the active enzymes in the sake elevate the already present richness to new levels - the little red can has a hard time holding all the flavor in! 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Overall, this sake delivers a luxurious experience more akin to falling-apart short rib braised in plums, than to sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's telling that I finished my tasting note by saying: \"Not sure what else to write. It tastes like addictive things\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Karla,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e5055 Hattan-Nishiki desperately needs some time to air out once it’s opened. I recommend opening the bottle to expose it to oxygen, re-cap, give it a good shake to integrate the oxygen, then leave it at room temperature for 1-3 days to open up. Pop it back in the fridge from there. Chilled is great, but it’s also fantastic gently warmed or oyuwari: with hot water.  Jo Takasaki recommends leaving a small bottle (~300ml) out at room temperature in the dark for about a month to soften it before warming, if that’s your jam. Crisp notes of Dr. Pepper, elephant plum, german chocolate cake, sparkling mineral water, white pepper, ruby red grapefruit and delicate honeyed florals. An initial impression that is simultaneously sharp and dry, muscular but delicate, lean but also velvety and sweet, leading into an intensely flavorful mid-palate that fades to a weightless, persimmon-inflected finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Karla,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eShinbunshi means newspaper wrapped, and it designates the junmai namagenshu line of Chouchin. This \"design\" started because he bottle enough of the namagenshu to bother printing special labels, so he just wrapped them in the local newspaper instead. This has the added benefit of protecting the sake from light, which really does ruin sake very quickly, thus allowing the sake to age gracefully. 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