Collection: Tokubetsu Honjozo and Tokubetsu Junmai

Tokubetsu is a weird category, but it basically means special. It's legally defined as having one of the following special characteristics:
  • Made from one of the ~100 or so sake-specific rice strains (ex. Yamadanishiki, Omachi, etc)
  • Polished to 60% or less of its original size (equal to ginjo level)
  • Brewed using a special method 
Tokubetsu sake sometimes specifies what makes it special, or distinct from an otherwise identical product in their lineup, e.g. "100% Yamadanishiki." But for other sake you have to look deep into the story (or simply taste it!) to learn what makes it special. 
In practice, tokubetsu is a toji saying: 

"This sake is its own special thing-- it's different from our house ginjo/junmai/honjozo/etc. So we're going to label it tokubetsu, aka special, and sell it that way."

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  • Mantensei Tokubetsu Junmai "Kinoko"
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    $34.00 USD
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  • Rihaku Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori Dreamy Clouds
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  • Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai
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  • Joyo "60" Tokubetsu Junmai Iwai, 2019
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  • Nishinoseki Tokubetsu Junmai Daruma Cup (180ml)
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  • Sohomare "Heart and Soul" Tokubetsu Kimoto
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  • Yukikage Tokubetsu Junmai Ginjo "Snow Shadow"
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    $26.00 USD
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  • Taiheikai Tokubetsu Junmai Pacific Ocean
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  • Heiwa Shuzo "KID" Tokubetsu Junmai Omachi
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  • Denshin Honjozo Shiboritate Namazake "Fuyu"
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  • Azuma no Fumoto Tokubetsu Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Arabashiri "First Wave"
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    $42.00 USD
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  • Daisekkei Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi
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  • Kusudama Tokubetsu Junmai "Sarubobo" Cup
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    $9.00 USD
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  • Jun Tenzan Tokubetsu Junmai (300ml)
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    $16.00 USD
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  • Kidoizumi Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Yamahai Yamadanishiki Gold Label
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  • Taka Tokubetsu Junmai "Noble Arrow"
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  • Takatenjin Tokubetsu Honjozo "Sword of the Sun"
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    $29.00 USD
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