The Weekly Pour: Sake Edition

SMOOTH & ELEGANT

Born is the famous label of Kato Kichibee Shoten Brewery in the Fukui prefecture. It is not carbon-filtered, giving Born Gold lively aromas of apple and pear and a round mouthfeel. It is crafted from Yamada Nishiki... Read More

This savory sake is inspired by local legends of Niigata's annual fox-bride festival. Local lore tells of mysterious lights that appeared on nearby Mt. Kirin in the distant past, which are claimed to be the lanterns carried... Read More

A unique sake that has wide-ranging flavors ranging from fruity persimmon and the crispness of yuzu all with the finesse of elegant wines. The finish is long and refreshing with earthy notes. This is a great sake to pair with... Read More

CLASSIC & SAVORY

From Shimaoka Shuzo, in Gunma Prefecture, comes a classic Yamahai Honjozo made from Wakamizu rice. This sake has notes of crimini mushrooms, almonds, and lilacs on the nose. When you taste this, you will be greeted... Read More

CRISP & REFRESHING

Tatsuriki utilizes the mineral-rich water from the Ibo River to grow the Shinriki rice used in making Oyster’s Friend, and the sake itself. The coastal area in Hyogo prefecture where Tatsuriki is located... Read More