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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":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"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":"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":"RNDC","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":"copy-of-kan-nihonkai-cho-karakuchi-junmai-genshu","title":"Akishika Okarakuchi \"Super Dry\" Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu","description":"\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe dry, dirty martini of the sake world. 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":"daishichi-minowamon-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Daishichi Minowamon Junmai Daiginjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe very first premium sake to be produced with \u003cem\u003ehenpei\u003c\/em\u003e, or flat polished, rice. Flat polishing hugs the shape of the starch core more tightly, leaving less residual crude protein on the sides of the grain than the conventional method. Rice flat polished to 70% has a similar profile to 58% by regular polishing. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daishichi.com\/en\/waza\/henpei.html\"\u003eMore on this method can be found on Daishichi's English site!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,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;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-cac898d5-7fff-509f-614c-ea78ef6428d3\"\u003eOn the nose, rich buttery shortbread, fino sherry, chamomile and lemon zest. Minowamon just feels so elegant on the palate- super round, super buttery, super smooth. A subtle, crisp minerality lays against a backdrop of buttery lemon shortbread. Nothing too complex, but gorgeously balanced with a flavor profile you don’t often see in Junmai Daiginjo. Drinks fresh and clean chilled. Gently warmed, the lactic, umami depth one would expect from an expertly crafted Kimoto comes out to shine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RNDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114054914204,"sku":"","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/minowamon.png?v=1721883830"},{"product_id":"mantensei-kinoko","title":"Mantensei Junmai Ginjo \"Kinoko\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMantensei Kinoko: perhaps the perfect autumnal sake. Kuramoto (brewery president) Touda-san is, like myself and so many others in Portland, a mushroom hunter and enthusiast. This is his homage to mushrooms: the seasons we hunt for them, the dishes we make with them, their beautiful flavors and aromas, and finally the fungus which is itself the beating heart of sake: koji– \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003easpergillus oryzae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt room temperature, I taste sweet, spiced, and earthy notes: brown sugar, hay, buckwheat honey, wheat berries, nutmeg, black tea, graham cracker, cocoa, apricot, turned earth, and of course mushroom. At ~110F, the flavor becomes more pronounced and brings out slightly more sweet notes (more brown sugar and honey), while suppressing or transforming the bitter (cocoa becomes milk chocolate…buckwheat honey becomes honey). The acidity is moderate, however it comes across as soft because the texture is so velvety, weighty, and rich. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sake has enough balance and flavor on its own to be enjoyable as a sipper, especially gently warmed (try 105-120F). However, all sake benefits from something salty, so if you do want to enjoy it with Netflix as opposed to dinner, consider at least a little dollop of miso or salty chips on the side. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RNDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114064187548,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Kinoko.png?v=1721883828"},{"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":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Kokken3y.png?v=1700157178"},{"product_id":"shinkame-junmai","title":"Shinkame Junmai, \"Turtle God\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike sitting in a bamboo throne, in the middle of Fall, eating persimmon shortbread with French vanilla ice cream while orange and red leaves collect on the ground around you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere are very few breweries that produce sake with this distinctive, evocative, deeply earthy aged aroma; I can think of only Shinkame and Kawashiri shuzo. 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":"hakutsuru-futsushu-toji-kan","title":"Hakutsuru Futsushu \"Toji-Kan\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToji-kan is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e beautifully balanced, lovely warm and hot (or room temp), with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edeep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ricey sweetness. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etypical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e confected, marshmallowy notes of cheap futsushu are absent, instead flavors of chestnut, kinako, and marzipan. This is a very unique release from Hakutsuru-- a personal project from a beloved retiring toji, using ingredients far above grade for futsushu (\"regular,\" table sake)-- and its price is incredibly competitive for the quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt Sunflower, I am deeply committed to small breweries but I give myself permission to flex from time to time when the argument is compelling. This is one such case. Making an excellent $18 sake available to my customers (not everyone can afford a $35 bottle, for sure!) is more important than sticking to dogma (I think!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RNDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42590564614300,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Tojikan.png?v=1699562193"},{"product_id":"kenbishi-kuromatsu-honjozo-900ml","title":"Kenbishi \"Kuromatsu\" Honjozo (900ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNutty, ricey, toasty, savory goodness. One of the best honjozo on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe younger brother of \"Mizuho\", aged 1-3 years and made from a mysterious, proprietary blend of rice, techniques, and historic methods. \"A stopped clock tells the right time twice a day\" is one of the mantras of Kenbishi--  they firmly stick to their historic recipe (with \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e rare changes, such as reverting to wooden fermenters about a decade ago)-- never chasing trends or brand new techniques.  By remaining committed to their old methods, Kenbishi maintains a loyal following of fans...myself included. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKuromatsu honjozo is perfect for heating, and shows its full range of flavors and aromas once it hits 120F or higher. Just prepare a small pot of hot water, submerge a sake carafe (or heatproof vessel) of honjozo, and after a minute or so pull it out. Like Kenbishi Junmai Mizuho, gently warmed (think bath water) is my preferred temp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COHO","offers":[{"title":"900ml","offer_id":42622205788316,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/kenbishi.png?v=1721883827"},{"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. YES!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning pasteurized genshu from the brewery that produces ritual sake for the famous Izumo Taisha shrine. Powerful and intense rustic flavors. Notes of cocoa and spice with a robust dryness and an almost whiskey-like smokiness. Undiluted, so it is exceptionally full bodied and complex. It has that BAM but also a tart blueberry skin note on the finish, a tension and grip, an entrancing mineral texture, that makes it a greatsword-- not a bludgeon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade with Omachi rice grown right in Izumo.\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42818251686044,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Jujiasahi.png?v=1699970843"},{"product_id":"daijiro-as-time-goes-by","title":"Daijiro Junmai Kimoto \"As Time Goes By\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eNotes of straw bales, vanilla, kinako, brown rice nuka (flour), very much on the spicy and dry side, very toasty. According to one of the kurabito who I had the opportunity to taste with this September, \"the label is an image of well matured. Color of moonlight.\" Incredible warmed up. Super moody and lovely. Pasteurized and aged 3 years at room temperature- undiluted, at a moderate 16% alcohol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 1c8aaf21-7b7b-4159-a519-1b20e48bc2c3 --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 6f60edd8-48f6-4933-8de8-21f200b6a831 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44594235900060,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Daijiro_as_time_goes_by_hiire.png?v=1756177818"},{"product_id":"tamazakura-yuuyuu-kankan-junmai-cup","title":"Tamazakura Yuuyuu Kankan Junmai Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in the mountains of Shimane, Tamazakura is a tiny brewery run by two brothers. For a very long time this sake was only consumed by locals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamazakura's special release junmai cup 'Yuyu Kankan'-- literally translated to leisurely hot sake--is a pun referring to being easygoing and leisurely. This casual sake is crafted with Gohyakumangoku grown in neighboring Onan-cho. When you open the lid, you'll notice the colour is deep and toffee toned – this is because the sake is aged and unfiltered. This Junmaishu shatters the conventional expectations of cup sake: it's anything but ordinary, with a subtle yet rich flavor. Enjoy at room temperature or warmed. It has the versatility of warm rice, so try it with a myriad of meals!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44646278791324,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/tamazakurakankan.png?v=1734928487"},{"product_id":"chochin-junmai-nama-genshu-hattannishiki-60-長珍酒造","title":"Chochin Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu Hattannishiki 60 Shinbunshi (長珍酒造) BY6","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-34d395a3-7fff-73a2-d7fd-f3b1d7b08c44\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt; 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;\"\u003eNotes of fine cocoa powder, coca cola, German chocolate cake, sparkling mineral water, Fresca, and white grapefruit swirl together on the palate. I get an initial impression that is simultaneously sharp and dry x velvety and sweet, which leads into an intensely flavorful mid-palate, segueing into a weightless, celery \u0026amp; pomelo-inflected finish. Absolutely gorgeous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFriends of mine recommend 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. Diluting with a bit of good water will soften it further. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44702702010524,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Chochin_Hattannishiki_60.png?v=1736738949"},{"product_id":"kameman-junmai-genmai-zake","title":"Kameman Junmai Genmai-zake \/ Genmaishu","description":"\u003cp\u003eSake made from 100% unpolished brown rice is a true rarity!  Kameman takes great care to select rice that is grown without the use of pesticides, since the character of the whole grain will be expressed in the final product. Brewing a brown rice sake is no simple feat- Hananishiki rice (Kumamoto's flagship sakamai) is gently crushed, rather than polished, so the koji can penetrate the starch core. Soaking and steaming takes twice as long, and additions are made very carefully by the toji to keep the fermentation on track. The sake is aged at the brewery before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose on this reads like a lighter koshu- the classic notes of caramel and dried fruit hit right away. But the first sip shows this is truly its own thing. I get notes of \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-e9b7d3bb-7fff-6462-5de9-543e2f7e1f88\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,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;\"\u003estone roasted Japanese sweet potatoes, shochu lees, short crust, whole wheat cookie kit kats, dark brown sugar, buckwheat flower honey, sorghum syrup, baekseju...I could go on. Lovely chilled, and gently warmed to nurukan (~40°C), but I find that it really shines at room temperature in a snifter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44702772920476,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/KamemanGenmaishu.png?v=1736741189"},{"product_id":"107-haccoba-sansho-lemonade-preorder-waitlist","title":"Haccoba Sansho Lemonade (2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Sansho Lemonade\" is a craft sake collaboration between haccoba, a craft sake brewery in Fukushima, the restaurant TANIGAKI in Hyogo, and our dear friend Takasaki Jo of Takasaki no Okan in Tokyo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTANIGAKI makes a sansho lemonade at their restaurant for diners, but the leftover press cake-- a mix of fresh lemon peel and Asakura sansho pepper-- is diverted from the trash, and instead goes to Fukushima where it is infused into this unique sake, where it lends a mellow but super-delicious refreshing and tart citrusy lemon-sansho flavor. A little bit of green cardamom is added for complexity and depth. The citrus flavor is rich with aromatic oils, not the sharp acidity of fresh juice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTakasaki no Okan was involved in conceptualization, recipe development and of course, heating: okan is a colloquialism meaning hot sake. This sake is delicious whether chilled or warmed, as a highball, paired intentionally or unintentionally. We're huge fans, and so excited to have been involved in getting the first Japanese craft sake to American shores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a full background on the brewery and the craft sake category,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/blogs\/learning\/the-japanese-craft-sake-movement-haccobas-american-debut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e read our article here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunflower Sake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44785580900508,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/haccobasansholemon.png?v=1747265631"},{"product_id":"tamazakura-yamahai-junmai","title":"Tamazakura Junmai Yamahai Gohyakumangoku 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelvety-textured, smooth aged yamahai made with local Gohyakumangoku rice from this gem of a small brewery in Shimane. Dry but not sharp, the aging has delivered layers of nutty, toasted flavor and softened its hard edges. I get comforting notes of toasted Scottish oats with brown butter, maple and candycap mushroom. But really, I think this sake is all about the texture and mouthfeel...really exceptional, particularly room temp and warmed. I'd love to enjoy this with some tare-grilled eel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIFTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891128660124,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Tamazakura_Yamahai_Junmai_Gohyakumangoku.png?v=1744152348"},{"product_id":"book-of-atsukan-by-takasaki-jo-preorder","title":"BOOK OF ATSUKAN by Takasaki Jo","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #333232; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Gill Sans','Gill Sans Nova','Gill Sans MT',Calibri,'Trebuchet MS',sans‑serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eChef Jo Takasaki hardly needs any introduction here. Many of you have met him or had the pleasure of enjoying his atsukan\/okan (warmed sake) at Sunflower's classes, Fuyu Fest 2024 \u0026amp; 2025, during last February's \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/_t\/c\/v3\/AAB6--5MIreYqER9ngCN0yP13qdU8avnJtKr7sGmv1WT1FYHqu3YhZrZfttN9hWBs1QYAD4H7ltdY1L4Tzhzp1Bmbr8t42sXtAgyUB08DR2-LuV2roDQwIGKZHCU2qxUnBPzEYEwEICi8wqTZAQU1wSEtkZzE-7PUVIw3ezkfbcYoLnEL3WmpbrQZBmmFWTcSEPcXez1JQXh0e-_aSNvnEblPBwVqCdlWAgkcTqDrwZ2exQ0MfoLwGb7zGCkCzCp-TsQTktc7NaNy1yMnzxByhS0w65nDgWzhFLtLAbHRaUD\" style=\"color: #3a3a3a; text-decoration: underline;\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/_t\/c\/v3\/AAB6--5MIreYqER9ngCN0yP13qdU8avnJtKr7sGmv1WT1FYHqu3YhZrZfttN9hWBs1QYAD4H7ltdY1L4Tzhzp1Bmbr8t42sXtAgyUB08DR2-LuV2roDQwIGKZHCU2qxUnBPzEYEwEICi8wqTZAQU1wSEtkZzE-7PUVIw3ezkfbcYoLnEL3WmpbrQZBmmFWTcSEPcXez1JQXh0e-_aSNvnEblPBwVqCdlWAgkcTqDrwZ2exQ0MfoLwGb7zGCkCzCp-TsQTktc7NaNy1yMnzxByhS0w65nDgWzhFLtLAbHRaUD\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1752165985677000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw27H5Rf95pxBZnlZphrKL9B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkan Lover \u003c\/a\u003eWest Coast Tour, or even at his Tokyo restaurant, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/_t\/c\/v3\/AABHdwIa2sTd-NiSRV3pm6INyQlhWxLdSFtW7fdQRKN7N8nmZ8j72rpGD0ENNh0dRCQFBGbf4TH7ar5PG4t4ajVregUgqHcSY81T3bsyVUZkK3Qvhbjaqid6SiZ5PRAN9pE6tNfo7Vu-b_ScS8aEEep263kJANDaAlP_SvaZY8j7l6nuBogCYl9x2rPumb0RqSaeybGojmI7ENKoScRTeSd133T-dFB8_pK7GmtVTWgreL3RAZR3lYKMN8HAZ005ZyLEmL8mc7pMZHNl4UedVpd-9IfH_i2djWl9Z9PO\" style=\"color: #3a3a3a; text-decoration: underline;\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/_t\/c\/v3\/AABHdwIa2sTd-NiSRV3pm6INyQlhWxLdSFtW7fdQRKN7N8nmZ8j72rpGD0ENNh0dRCQFBGbf4TH7ar5PG4t4ajVregUgqHcSY81T3bsyVUZkK3Qvhbjaqid6SiZ5PRAN9pE6tNfo7Vu-b_ScS8aEEep263kJANDaAlP_SvaZY8j7l6nuBogCYl9x2rPumb0RqSaeybGojmI7ENKoScRTeSd133T-dFB8_pK7GmtVTWgreL3RAZR3lYKMN8HAZ005ZyLEmL8mc7pMZHNl4UedVpd-9IfH_i2djWl9Z9PO\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1752165985677000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3BssWL4_guxLEUdlUfFd9V\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTakasaki no Okan \u003c\/a\u003e(\u003cem\u003ewe've dined there 5 times and it is always stunning, mind boggling good-- it comes with my highest recommendation\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJo decided some years ago he wanted to share the craft of hot sake with the world and reverse the wholly undeserved negative image it has garnered in the last few decades. Through his hot sake philosophy, he would also spread the word on the importance of natural farming in Japan, quality rice, supporting rural revitalization, and building community. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile sake warming at home can be as simple as just having a favorite brew and a preferred temperature that you reach by microwave or water bath, as is often the case w\/ Japanese craft the sky is truly the limit. Sensing readiness by smell, using different chirori materials, stirring\/aeration technique, water bath temperature, selecting serveware, pairing with food effectively, blending and infusing... there are a million ways to play, reinvent, revitalize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was thrilled when Jo said he was writing a book and having it translated\/published in English to support this mission. We're incredibly honored to be entrusted with bringing it to the US. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course, if you're heading to his Tokyo restaurant you can also buy it in person from Jo for 8800 yen. (Jo is making the same $$ either way-- we pay retail, not a wholesale price, but you can save on shipping + our little margin this way).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that $105 does NOT include US shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo ship the book by itself, please select the \"add shipping\" option- $10 by USPS. To pick up in person or ship the book with sake (including a forthcoming club pack), please select the \"book only\" option. This book can be added to any box of sake for no additional shipping charge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA simplified summary of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/_t\/c\/v3\/AAB39k4Zr55H2AMDDIvfBbwsEq3ztkxhTkmOvU0W0cBzgJF7GljngFhRv1hLYd_csfUg4FqmZr71ZKz75KmKP0No3CAdHfontj-ybniUK-n-NQem21JSaDN7SCMuA_F6RP9IXJOrcuVJ4XNEDDoNmhYVWCTKPghFanWKFxuOKdZJN7hBM1aFsPxy-eEI7Qn_X14f4SOkmulymWqCB4mwrrhYiDYKWsAoDD2YEFFLOQdqF1dlAo3YbQYvcpR9QJdwRmVd4-4AnTpj3uuHrlzXMjejo_MPNBSVcxYg5b8kAiymohzTLaYAfneJJ5rVAvjD6aNIRhERSufwCWMOLhk9B5XdNXqqa_4c6_j3ZxHy0QBi6AIejTQd_iVCZSoZvy7SnuKdFUOgHNq5976VAciEAH3kJ7PcoFrTMcAOHjHR7CXxoijiRDR-PjeGRahJLOzppCrRUruHBlGrrlbVeTRTj_f6nDTYBMkWBN_DQDvHTfq8VunoW0rkvAqSAJKNWgPW9Qj8owAr4kyuT4aPRqjMv2YFfeEiOnA2S__pI9NL7-mbAYV_vx4lPCBMZj2vETT7MjdXrbUbWhVegBnGMGfqMDO664jcAoAJYOt6oe81ukyPBRM=\" style=\"color: #3a3a3a; font-family: 'Gill Sans','Gill Sans Nova','Gill Sans MT',Calibri,'Trebuchet MS',sans‑serif; text-decoration: underline;\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/_t\/c\/v3\/AAB39k4Zr55H2AMDDIvfBbwsEq3ztkxhTkmOvU0W0cBzgJF7GljngFhRv1hLYd_csfUg4FqmZr71ZKz75KmKP0No3CAdHfontj-ybniUK-n-NQem21JSaDN7SCMuA_F6RP9IXJOrcuVJ4XNEDDoNmhYVWCTKPghFanWKFxuOKdZJN7hBM1aFsPxy-eEI7Qn_X14f4SOkmulymWqCB4mwrrhYiDYKWsAoDD2YEFFLOQdqF1dlAo3YbQYvcpR9QJdwRmVd4-4AnTpj3uuHrlzXMjejo_MPNBSVcxYg5b8kAiymohzTLaYAfneJJ5rVAvjD6aNIRhERSufwCWMOLhk9B5XdNXqqa_4c6_j3ZxHy0QBi6AIejTQd_iVCZSoZvy7SnuKdFUOgHNq5976VAciEAH3kJ7PcoFrTMcAOHjHR7CXxoijiRDR-PjeGRahJLOzppCrRUruHBlGrrlbVeTRTj_f6nDTYBMkWBN_DQDvHTfq8VunoW0rkvAqSAJKNWgPW9Qj8owAr4kyuT4aPRqjMv2YFfeEiOnA2S__pI9NL7-mbAYV_vx4lPCBMZj2vETT7MjdXrbUbWhVegBnGMGfqMDO664jcAoAJYOt6oe81ukyPBRM%3D\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1752165985677000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3NR8ptMPZc15v3qexui830\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJo's atsukan principles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/_t\/c\/v3\/AAB3dx0JSfhXi7lqpFYK8qNAPy934F9qCb1dOLDXyF3BE3rnj0jhHmm7LNSH22ituDQayzY-vbSmROCDEiCi62eXHFZ8_MJwChJU_26iTX7SehVV2ZptVGzXb-SU108pRrvwYD_4l2Q_POJQBFLnkbsmNs4n3eODFavBdeycI5GxMQ_gSKCRnhfRIlaHKgkDl0wDhA5kV2yTKnJXcmsQr54NNdFvdXbDwY1P7CPJ3SnrRAy_eiiNJRUAOuHKwg7PiByMcA9o1_BdO9jPiP6VqBO4p7xzVT0ewi4CHNR6TaaZ3U25HUo=\" style=\"color: #3a3a3a; font-family: 'Gill Sans','Gill Sans Nova','Gill Sans MT',Calibri,'Trebuchet MS',sans‑serif; text-decoration: underline;\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/_t\/c\/v3\/AAB3dx0JSfhXi7lqpFYK8qNAPy934F9qCb1dOLDXyF3BE3rnj0jhHmm7LNSH22ituDQayzY-vbSmROCDEiCi62eXHFZ8_MJwChJU_26iTX7SehVV2ZptVGzXb-SU108pRrvwYD_4l2Q_POJQBFLnkbsmNs4n3eODFavBdeycI5GxMQ_gSKCRnhfRIlaHKgkDl0wDhA5kV2yTKnJXcmsQr54NNdFvdXbDwY1P7CPJ3SnrRAy_eiiNJRUAOuHKwg7PiByMcA9o1_BdO9jPiP6VqBO4p7xzVT0ewi4CHNR6TaaZ3U25HUo%3D\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1752165985677000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3YtHain5EWUdr_nqD0wVeY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jo's approach, background \u0026amp; philosophy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks to uyati for the photos- he bought one at Jo's recent Amsterdam event and spoke very highly of it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunflower Sake","offers":[{"title":"Preorder: Book only (pickup or add to club box\/sake order)","offer_id":45102080360604,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Preorder: Book + US shipping","offer_id":45102080393372,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Atsukan1.jpg?v=1751660737"},{"product_id":"okan-lover-mini-sake-set","title":"Okan Lover Mini Sake Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA selection of our favorite one-cups \u0026amp; small format for atsukan. Please note: selections may shift slightly from what is shown in the photo.\u003cbr\u003eAn exploratory companion to Jo Takasaki's new book, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/book-of-atsukan-by-takasaki-jo-preorder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe BOOK of ATSUKAN\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(For a set of premium 720ml bottles selected by Jo, see our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/products\/okan-lover-premium-sake-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremium Set\u003c\/a\u003e. We wish these came in small sizes, but unfortunately they don't!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003cbr\u003eTamagawa \"Time Machine\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/collections\/one-cups\/products\/akishika-bambi-cup\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAkishika Junmai (180ml)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/collections\/one-cups\/products\/amabuki-junmai-omachi-yamahai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmabuki Junmai Yamahai Omachi (180ml)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/collections\/one-cups\/products\/azuma-no-fumoto-junmai-ginjo-nandemo-c-cup\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAzuma no Fumoto Nandodemo C Junmai Ginjo (180ml)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sunflowersake.com\/collections\/one-cups\/products\/tamazakura-yuuyuu-kankan-junmai-cup\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTamazakura \"Yuu yuu kan kan\" Yamahai Junmai - 2y aged (180ml)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunflower Sake","offers":[{"title":"Okan Lover Mini Sake Set (sake only)","offer_id":45093072765084,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add: the BOOK of ATSUKAN (ships together)","offer_id":45093072797852,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Okan_Lover_mini_set.png?v=1751740679"},{"product_id":"kikunosato-daina-junmai-chokarakuchi","title":"Kikunosato Daina Junmai Chokarakuchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an extra dry Junmai sake made with Gohyakumangoku rice, which is cultivated in Nasu highlands. The soft mouthfeel and velvety, prickly dry finish highlight its abundant umami, and make the sake come across softer and gentler than a lot of other chokarakuchi-- extra dry-- styles. Whether warmed or chilled, Daina is satisfying, deeply flavorful and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brewery was established in 1866 but was reborn in 1955 as Kiku no Sato Shuzo after closing temporarily during the war. At present, they are a \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e small-scale brewery run by four people – two generations in one family, plus two employees – and each year they produce only 400 koku, equivalent to a mere 40,000 1.8-liter bottles (and they are only operational between late October and early April). The chief brewer (or toji) who is responsible for overall sake production is managing director Makoto Akutsu. Together with the rest of his kura, they aim to produce sake that is full-bodied and balanced yet with a clean finish – sake that can be enjoyed with meals which will actually enhance the flavors of a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunflower Sake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45148899377308,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Dainachokarakuchijunmai.png?v=1753767389"},{"product_id":"juji-asahi-kimoto-omachi-junmai-chokarakuchi-kagamigusa","title":"Juji Asahi Kimoto Omachi Junmai Chokarakuchi \"Kagamigusa\" BY2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant, refined flavors that show the unique expression of the Omachi rice, grown in a single paddy in Okayama. 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They've chosen to only minimally polish the rice down to 88%, to preserve the distinct umami and sweetness Iwai has to offer. This sake is made with the tomizu method, meaning 10 parts water to rice instead of the modern recipe of 12 parts, resulting in a dense, full bodied brew that highlights Iwai's equally full character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003e Iwai 88 is the updated take on Tsuki no Katsura's Iwai Junmai, which boasted slightly more polish (80%), and a crisp astringency. This new take feels more modern- bolder in its expression of sweet \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e savory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eAs we transition out of Summer, waking up to cooler mornings, but still getting occasionally blasted with 90°F heat, Iwai 88 is reminding me of all there is to look forward to in Fall. I get notes of maduros (fried sweet plantains), Tahitian vanilla, Portuguese egg tarts, and short bread. Gently warmed, the dim sum dessert cart vibes give way to a gentle, dashi-like umami. A food sake, if I ever met one. 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