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February 1, 2021
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo

Sake approaches art in a bottle of Dassai 23. Produced in the Chuoguku region of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Dassai 23 is a premium junmai daiginjo sake. The claim to fame of this world-class sake is its near-impossible rice polishing ratio. Its premium Yamadanishiki rice is milled down to a painstaking 23% of its original rice grains. The feat […]

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January 26, 2021
Kikusui Junmai Ginjo

With its eye-catching blue bottle, Kikusui Junmai Ginjo ends up as an introduction to premium Japanese sake for many future sake drinkers. And while we hesitate to recommend choosing sake based on its aesthetics, this junmai ginjo is more than a pretty face: It's one of the best sakes from Japan for beginners and seasoned […]

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January 26, 2021
Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo "Demon Slayer"

With a name translated to "Demon Slayer," it's hardly surprising that Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo is one of Japan's most famous sake exports. We'd estimate that the moniker was a marketing ploy by the Omuraya Brewing Company rather than a reflection of the texture or taste of this top-rated junmai daiginjo sake. Despite an alcohol […]

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January 23, 2021
What Is Sake Meter Value (SMV)?

Beginner to Japanese sake? One of the first questions that may surface is: What is sake meter value (SMV)? Sake meter value is a standard measure of sake sweetness and dryness. When choosing between sweet or dry sake, the SMV is often the first point of departure. That's not to say it's the end-all-be-all of determining sweet (辛口) versus dry (甘口) sake! Let's dig a little deeper […]

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January 23, 2021
Tozai Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori

Need an introduction to nigori sake? Grab yourself a bottle of Tozai Snow Maiden. This junmai nigori, hailing from Kyoto Prefecture, is one of Japan's most iconic nigori sakes. Its graceful name pays tribute to Hanako (Flower Maiden), a legendary koi who lived in the cool icy waters underfoot at Mount Ontake for 226 years. […]

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January 1, 2021
Is Sake Wine?

You might often hear sake referred to as "rice wine." Even the Japanese themselves are sometimes guilty of it. So, it's no surprise that many newbies to Japan's national beverage ask: Is sake wine? The simple answer is: No, sake is not wine. Sake is, well, sake! Sake occupies its own category among other alcoholic […]

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