Ban Ryu means “ten thousand ways.” It is an expression used in the sake world to answer the question, in how many ways is one sake different from another. The answer, in 10 thousand ways: the yeast, the koji, timing... Read More
Founded in 1725, Kasumi Tsuru, meaning “The Crane of Kasumi”, is named after its hometown, a small fishing village located on the Sea of Japan in the Hyogo prefecture. Kasumi is known for its fresh seasonal crabs,... Read More
With 130 years of history on their shoulders, the Kikusui Sake Company of Niigata prefecture built themselves up from the bottom. The name Kikusui is a reference to a Noh theatre play, wherein the dew (Sui) from the petals... Read More
Tanrei, meaning “light” and “mellow,” is an apt descriptor of this saké. Brewed in Hachinohe where the port is famous for fresh seafood unloaded daily, Murai Family Tanrei Junmai is... Read More
As a result of the exacting methods of the kimoto process, this junmai sake presents a robust body and highly nuanced flavors. When served warm, as it has traditionally been served, its innately earthy and fruity notes of apple,... Read More
As a result of the exacting methods of the kimoto process, this junmai sake presents a robust body and highly nuanced flavors. When served warm, as it has traditionally been served, its innately earthy and fruity notes of apple,... Read More