Results for Junmai

Ohyama Tokubetsu Junmai "Sakura" Cup- 2026

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

Mukyu Tenon Junmai Daiginjo

Houou Biden Asahimai Junmai Daiginjo

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

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...

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...

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...

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Tamazakura Junmai Yamahai Gohyakumangoku 2022

Velvety-textured, smooth aged yamahai made with local Gohyakumangoku rice from this gem of a small brewery in Shimane....

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...

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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"

Amabuki Junmai Ginjo "I Love Sushi" Cup

This sake speaks for itself, the perfect choice for a casual sushi picnic. Amabuki's "I LOVE SUSHI" Junmai...

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...

Kirei 92 Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu

Hakuto Tokubetsu Junmai Sake "Deep Faith"

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

Chochin Junmai Nama Genshu Awa Yamadanishiki 65 Shinbunshi BY6

On the nose, seductive notions of cherry clafoutis, five spice braised pork belly, or cherry chutney.  But the...

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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...

Heiwa Shuzo "KID" Junmai Cup

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

Tensei "Song of the Sea" Junmai Ginjo

saltwater taffy, necco wafers, strong but light palate, closer to melon and nectarine. Lovely, ultra-pretty junmai ginjo from...

Kawatsuru Junmai Ginjo "Olive"

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

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...

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...

Amabuki Junmai Ginjo "Himawari" Cup

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

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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,...

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...

Koueigiku Sukai Tokubetsu Junmai

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

Abe Junmai

Big grapefruit and tangerine zestiness on the nose- sets you up for something quite crisp but has a...

Brooklyn Kura Ashokan Junmai Ginjo

Jyoku Junmai Genshu Hiyaoroshi "Squirrel's Harvest Festival" (2026)

Risu no Shikakusai-- Squirrel's harvest matsuri-- is delightfully mellow, as perfect for a relaxed hot pot evening with...

Koshi No Kanbai Junmai Daiginjo "Muku"

Impeccably delicate, smooth, pure sweet steamed rice and chestnut notes with a light asian pear & white blossom...

Chiyonosono Junmai Ginjo "Sacred Power"

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

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Tamazakura Yuuyuu Kankan Junmai Cup

Located in the mountains of Shimane, Tamazakura is a tiny brewery run by two brothers. For a very...

Shibata Ko no Tsukasa 孝の司 Junmai "Heart to Heart"

‘Heart to Heart’ (Kokoro Karaseyo 心からせよ is the Japanese name-- something akin to "with your whole heart") is...

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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...

Haneya Tokubetsu Junmai

A light, delicate, crisp and dry Tokubetsu Junmai with a lovely balance of earthen notes, minerality, and gentle...

Daijiro Yamahai Junmai Namazake

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