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Chiyomusubi "Oyaji" Junmai Ginjo Cup

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

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Chiyomusubi "Kitaro" Junmai Ginjo Cup

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

Ota Shuzo Junmai Muroka Namagenshu "Kokoro" Cup

What a darling, surprising little namagenshu-in-a-cup. Funaguchi, watch the heck out! A soft, round, nutmeg and white pepper...

Moriki Shuzo Hanabusa Junmai Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu

The other side of Moriki Shuzo, Hanabusa (and Rie Style, available in Japan only), is drastically different from...

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Hakutsuru Futsushu "Toji-Kan"

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

Terada Honke "Katori 90" 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...

Ohyama Tokubetsu Junmai "Sakura" Cup- 2026

An unreasonably tasty little cup that reminds me of soft Summer fruits and creamy, nutmeggy eggnog. My favorite...

Kanbara Junmai Ginjo "Bride of the Fox"

Aromas of grilled nuts, pistachio, and a hint of white chocolate. Ripe honeydew notes finish crisp, with contrasting...

Terada Honke Junmai Namagenshu Kimoto "Gonin Musume- Shizen no Manma" (4/26)

"Bountiful, bright juicy plum, mouthwatering acidity, Skittles!, goat caramel, hazelnut toffee, brown rice syrup, mushrooms, carrot juice, ginger candy,...

Chiyonosono Junmai Ginjo "Sacred Power"

Chiyonosono Junmai Ginjo has this gorgeous texture when chilled, that strikes me as utterly unique-- fuzzy, velveteen, smooth--...