Results for Junmai

Harada Junmai 80

Peach rings (thanks Bin Bin!), mango, cherry pit, vanilla, creme brulee, nutmeg, and full, rich rice umami. This...

Choryo Junmai Yamahai Taruzake

Azuma no Fumoto Junmai Ginjo "Nandodemo C" Cup

Very classic Yamagata. Super soft, waterlike-- Fluffy, round, easy, a flavor that expands on the palate like fondue...

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Mantensei Junmai Ginjo "Kinoko"

Mantensei Kinoko: perhaps the perfect autumnal sake. Kuramoto (brewery president) Touda-san is, like myself and so many others...

Kirei 92 Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu

Houou Biden Asahimai Junmai Daiginjo

As with many of the cult status heirloom varieties, Okayama native Asahimai is a notoriously difficult rice to...

Nishide Shuzo Junmai Daiginjo "100 Year Sake"

Gorgeous, memorable, elegant...this kutani-ware ceramic bottle in a Paulownia box is almost enough to justify the price on...

Ohyama Tokubetsu Junmai "Sakura" Cup- 2026

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

Miyoshino Jozo Natural Selection Mizumoto Junmai MNG (4/26)

From the maker of Hanatomoe, Hashimoto-san's terroir brand: a sake that can only be made in Yoshino. What...

Tsukasabotan Senchu Hassaku Reika Junmai Nama

This is the Summer version of Tsukasabotan's Senchu Hassaku Junmai. Aging unpasteurized at sub-zero temperatures pulls out an...

Kuroushi Omachi Junmai Ginjo "Black Bull" Cup (180ml)

Simultaneously light and pure, but with resonant chocolatey depth on the palate and a bright acidity to set...

Daijiro Yamahai Junmai Namazake

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

Hanatomoe Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Mizumoto (2026)

Psychedelic notes of juicy, melty persimmon, apricot, and melon, fresh ricotta cheese, nattou, bright daikon radish and grapefruit,...

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Tamagawa Junmai Ginjo Namazake "Ice Breaker" (2025 vtg)

2026: This year we're in full brown butter mode! Not as dry, oily, or funky as it has...

Jinyu Junmai Ginjo "100 Poems"

Heiwa Shuzo "KID" Junmai Cup

A subtle aroma of rich flavors-- sunflower seed, raw sesame seed, cream cheese frosting, quinoa-- greet you initially...

Nova "Eclipse" Muroka Junmai Ginjo

Ippakusuisei Junmai Ginjo

Elegantly fruity with clean salinity, this junmai gingo delivers a pleasant nose of sweet bananas with a hint...

Hakuto Tokubetsu Junmai Sake "Deep Faith"

Stats: Prefecture: Ishikawa Rice: Gohyakumangoku (kakemai), Yamada Nishiki (kojimai) Polishing: 55% Grade: Junmai Yeast: Kanazawa Starter: Sokujo Acidity:...

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Amabuki Junmai Omachi Yamahai Cup

The true expressions of the marigold flower are noticeable both on the palate and nose of this sake,...

Nabeshima Tokubetsu Junmai

Chiyonosono Junmai Ginjo "Sacred Power"

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

Yuho Junmai Kimoto Rhythm of the Centuries

Notes of salted dulce de leche, rice pudding, mushroom, white miso, toasted rice, chocolate, nuts, and and white...

Masumi Junmai Okuden Mirror of Truth

Masumi's ideal Junmai. Mellow and mild-mannered in all aspects, with subtle, organic flavors and a hint of rice...

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Chiyomusubi "Nezumi Otoko" Junmai Ginjo Cup

Cute packaging aside, this is an excellent dry, crisp style of junmai ginjo. Notes of steamed rice, blanched almond, white...

Amabuki Junmai Ginjo "Himawari" Cup

This earthy stunner has a hint of dryness on the finish that pairs beautifully with an array of...

Koueigiku Sukai Tokubetsu Junmai

A tad more subdued than their MNG offerings we've been enjoying at the shop.My notes from a tasting...

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...

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Akishika Okarakuchi "Super Dry" Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu

The dry, dirty martini of the sake world. Like a spiced gin distilled with clove, almond and grains,...

Izumibashi Junmai Ginjo "Megumi Blue Label"

An uncanny, gorgeous balance of acidity, mouth-coating and resonant umami, undulating contrasts of bright and deep. I love this sake,...

Kawatsuru Junmai Ginjo "Olive"

Japan in general is obsessive with perfection and refinement. And although it's the smallest prefecture in Japan, Kagawa...

Kamikokoro Junmai Ginjo Genshu Umakuchi Hiyaoroshi

Okayama is famous for its peaches, and this sake uses yeast derived from momo white peach skins, as...

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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...

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...

Kidoizumi Junmai Yamahai Namagenshu "Shizenmai Sparkling" (360ml)

Dry, lean, brisk and acidic: a shockingly austere and champagne-like sparkling sake, particularly surprising from Kidoizumi, masters of...

Dassai Blue Junmai Daiginjo Nigori "50"

You know what? Dassai Blue 50 is a damn good deal. it's a great junmai daiginjo, made primarily...