{"title":"Warm Sake","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"suigei-drunken-whale-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Suigei \"Drunken Whale\" Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuigei is a great \"house\" sake and an Umami Mart best seller. It's versatile with food and great at any temperature. It\u003cspan\u003e is dry, savory, easy-drinking, Kochi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003esake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at its finest. This unmistakably crushable brew will delight all interested parties. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith a ricey nose, the clean finish is unexpected. Serve it warm, chilled, or room temperature with basically anything you have to throw at it - it won't fail you! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead about Yoko's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/a-visit-to-suigei-brewing-co\"\u003evisit to Suigei Brewing Co.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in January 2023 on our blog!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kochi, Japan by Suigei Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +7 \/ Acidity: 1.6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suigei Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5837321473,"sku":"04-200-0088","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/012019_suigei.jpg?v=1516412002"},{"product_id":"ichinokura-mukansa-extra-dry-honjozo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Ichinokura \"Mukansa Extra-Dry\" Honjozo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 1973, a group of sake brewers broke away from bigger breweries to establish Ichinokura, to make a sake that wasn’t recognized by the government (and therefore not taxed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmooth and crisp, Mukansa was one of the first dry sakes brewed. Great with pork skewers or mackerel simmered in miso. Get notes of cookies and cream, banana bread, and pancakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIchinokura was established by four breweries, each of which had a 70 to 300 year history. Also known as Ace Brewery, Ichinokura was named to express their wish to become the number one micro brewery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Miyagi, Japan by Ace Sake Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonjozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 65%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 15.5% \/ SMV: +10 \/ Acidity: 1.3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ace Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7669965121,"sku":"04-300-0005","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/ichinokura_mukansa.jpg?v=1629427199"},{"product_id":"yuki-otoko-snow-yeti-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Yuki Otoko \"Snow Yeti\" Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spectacularly dry Niigata staple has notes of cooked rice, pepper, and a touch of vanilla. Round, supple, and crisp at the same time, this can be paired easily with fatty meats and fish like pork or salmon, and is an excellent candidate for drinking at any temperature, from ice cold to nice and warm. The iconic yeti on the label is sure to delight as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewed in Niigata, Japan by Aoki Shuzo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eJunmai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Miyama Nishiki 60%, SMV: +12, Acidity 1.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15-16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aoki Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14459728071,"sku":"04-200-0102","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yukiotoko_junmai.jpg?v=1492212564"},{"product_id":"kenbishi-kuromatsu-yamahai-honjozo-sake-btl-30-oz","title":"Kenbishi Kuromatsu Yamahai Honjozo Sake (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever encountered a \"warm sake\" skeptic, heat up a bottle of this Kenbishi \"Kuromatsu\" and prove to them that warm sake can be one of life's greatest pleasures. With the right amount of heat (around 104°F), hints of cashews, rice, caramel emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Kenbishi \"Kuromatsu\" comes in a 900ml bottle, making it one of the best deals in our bottle system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hyogo, Japan by Kenbishi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai honjozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17% \/ SMV: 0.5 \/ Acidity 2.0\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 fl oz (900ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31767434634,"sku":"04-300-0012","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kenbishi_honjozo.jpg?v=1491953126"},{"product_id":"yuki-otoko-snow-yeti-honjozo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Yuki Otoko \"Snow Yeti\" Honjozo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis refreshing, \u003cem\u003ekarakuchi\u003c\/em\u003e (extra dry) \u003cem\u003ehonjozo\u003c\/em\u003e has a light, creamy mouthfeel. If you enjoy crisp light white wines or pilsners, this sake is for you. Try with sun-ripened tomatoes or toasted pecans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eYuki Otoko\u003c\/em\u003e, the snow yeti, is said to guide people through the mountains, so proceeds of this brew go to local search and rescue organizations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Niigata, Japan by Aoki Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonjozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Gohyakumangoku, Koshi Ibuki 65%, SMV: +8, Acidity 1.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aoki Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34519720458,"sku":"04-300-0015","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yuki_otoko_honjozo.jpg?v=1497387528"},{"product_id":"shinkame-holy-turtle-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Shinkame \"Holy Turtle\" Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Umami Mart exclusive!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eYoko's love for sake started with this bottle. It took over two years and some arm twisting to get this sake in the United States. Open a bottle of this sake and notice a bouquet of mushrooms and warm apples. It's aroma is so unique to Shinkame, you'll smell it from a mile away. Taste one drop and experience how the umami expands in the mouth and on the tongue, yet finishes satisfyingly clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for over two years, this sake is smooth and pairs with virtually anything – from sushi to turkey to \u003cem\u003eshabu shabu\u003c\/em\u003e. Drink it chilled or at room temperature, but you must try it warm too, or else Ogawahara-san (the previous brewery owner) will turn in his grave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead about our visit to the Shinkame Brewery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/brewery-visit-shinkame-sake-brewery\"\u003eour blog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSaitama, Japan by Shinkame Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15.5% \/ SMV: +5 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shinkame Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1055444172810,"sku":"04-200-0083","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/shinkame.jpg?v=1510187011"},{"product_id":"everlasting-roots-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-900ml","title":"Everlasting Roots Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featuring in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/warm-sake-is-not-bad-sake-october-2017?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=5a2c5d65e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOctober 2017 \"Warm Sake Is Not Bad Sake!\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Ron Swanson were to drink a sake, this would be the bottle. It’s rustic, dry, and savory with hints of orange rinds and clove. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus, it comes in a no-nonsense 900ml bottle (an older-style format bottle). Try at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to highlight the orange and spices and then try it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to savor the smoky, nutty aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Gifu, Japan by Yamada Shoten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLocal Hida Homare 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +4 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 fl oz (900ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamada Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1077662285834,"sku":"04-200-0021","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/everlasting_roots.jpg?v=1521153248"},{"product_id":"mana-1751-true-vision-yamahai-tokubetsu-junmai-muroka-genshu-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Mana 1751 True Vision Yamahai Tokubetsu  Muroka Genshu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis small batch, tank-strength, uncharcoal-filtered junmai is brewed using local yeast and bottled from a single tank. You will find notes of tart yogurt, mushroom, and earthy honey. Try paired with rich dishes like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eal pastor\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emapo tofu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echarbroiled rack of lamb\u003c\/strong\u003e. Izumi-san of Manatsuru Brewery told us that, “The design of the red circle is the kanji for yamahai, swirling around in a circle – an abstract depiction of the enzymatic conversions happening in the yeast starter during the use of this technique. We use dark, black bottles whenever possible for the added protection from light damage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Fukui, Japan by Manatsuru Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai tokubetsu junmai muroka genshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Gohyakumangoku 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 16.5% \/ SMV: +3.5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Manatsuru Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29154649571407,"sku":"04-200-0051","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mana_true_vision.jpg?v=1574306111"},{"product_id":"matsunoi-tokubetsu-honjozo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Matsunoi Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss out on Kayoko's favorite honjozo on our shelves. Super tokubetsu (special) thanks to the 58% rice milling rate. Get aromas of peach, almond, and hazlenut. Crisp, nutty, with a custardy mouthfeel and dry finish. Great at any temperature, with anything fried!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Niigata, Japan by Matsunoi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu honjozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Gohyakumangoku and Yukinosei 58%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15-16% \/ SMV: +5 \/ Acidity: 1.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matsunoi Shuzojo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29221365973071,"sku":"04-300-0008","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/matsunoi_honjozo_02f0eeba-2375-42a9-a610-a68b7e2b755d.jpg?v=1664320637"},{"product_id":"mantensei-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Mantensei Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.3_480x480.jpg?v=1593125452\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"174\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured during \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/all-cooped-up-like-aged-sakes-dec-2020\"\u003eAll Cooped Up Like Aged Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\" month in 2020.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“This sake is ultimately exposed to 61,320°F, or the average annual temperature multiplied by the number of days this sake is aged – that’s several very cold winters and hot summers spanning three years,” says Touda-san of Suwa Brewery. The result is a savory sake that finishes dry and has a complex minerality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy maturing for three years at room temperature, this sake develops a deeper and well-rounded flavor. Try this at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echilled \u003c\/strong\u003e(Yoko's favorite)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e it to 110°F (Touda-san’s favorite) to bring out a creamy texture. Serve with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egoat cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e from Harley Farms with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKuma Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e on top and you’ve got a ticket to heaven! Touda-san also recommends this sake with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecream croquettes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Tottori, Japan by Suwa Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai ginjo koshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYamada Nishiki \u0026amp; Tamakasae 50%, SMV: +3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suwa Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32591600451663,"sku":"04-400-0038","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mantensei.jpg?v=1610402755"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Umami Mart Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFull of umami and acidity, discover a full range of flavors and textures with our flagship sake brewed by our friends at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/event-recap-kita-brewery-sake-tasting\"\u003eKita Brewery\u003c\/a\u003e in Shiga, Japan. Get notes of grapeskin on the nose, with a custardy mouthfeel and a satisfying \u003cem\u003ekire \u003c\/em\u003e(clean ending). Enjoy with cheese, rib eye, yakitori, shellfish, and pasta.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is very close to our hearts as we have teamed up with one of our favorite breweries, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/a-visit-to-kita-brewery-in-shiga\"\u003eKita Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Shiga, Japan, to formulate this very special brew. Kita Shuzo prides itself on cultivating their koji for up to 50 hours instead of the usual 40 for more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekokumi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (richness) and ample UMAMI – eureka! It is only fitting that this would be our flagship sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamada Nishiki is used for the \u003cem\u003ekojimai\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eshubo\u003c\/em\u003e (starter mash). Ginfubuki is used for the \u003cem\u003ekakemai\u003c\/em\u003e (rice that's added to the shubo).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Shiga, Japan by Kita Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki + Ginfubuki 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 16-17% \/SMV: +3 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39491316908111,"sku":"04-200-0133","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/um_junmai.jpg?v=1626992282"},{"product_id":"miyoshino-jyozo-tarumaru-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Hanatomoe \"Tarumaru\" Junmai Taru Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in October 2022\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sake Gumi October 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/experimentations-in-wood-october-2022?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2327218eb\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Experimentations in Wood\". \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaru Maru refers to the traditional technique where cedar planks are formed by hand to make the side boards for the taru. Miyoshino Jozo is dedicated to  supporting the local agriculture and expressing the terroir of Nara through their\u003cbr\u003esake.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir sake is free of added yeasts, depending instead on the atmosphere to ferment their brew; and their rice is contract-grown in Nara to revitalize small, abandoned towns. To close the loop, they ferment and age Taru Maru in barrels made with wood from the Yoshino Forest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGet an oxidized scent on the nose, reminiscent of sherry, with a peppery, creamy front end and dry ending. Enjoy \u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ebagna cauda\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esunomono\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Nara, Japan by Miyoshino Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaru Maru Junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 70% Yamadanishiki, Gohyakumangoku, or Gin No Sato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17-19% \/ SMV: +5 \/ Acidity: +3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miyoshino Jozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39982219362383,"sku":"04-200-0230","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/Tarumaru.jpg?v=1663881748"},{"product_id":"mantensei-kinoko-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Mantensei Kinoko Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"174\" width=\"80\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.3_480x480.jpg?v=1593125452\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in \u003ca title=\"Fall Forage pairings November 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/fall-forage-food-pairings-october-2022?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=c5d972c51\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFall Forage Food Pairings November 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sake is a reflection of the brewery's director Masahiko Touda, who dubs himself a fungi maniac. His goal was to brew a sake that would pair with mushrooms. Notes of dried apricot, orange rind, and sweet miso enhances the earthy, deep flavors in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kinoko-parcel\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKinoko Parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. We enjoy this sake at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in a wine glass to enjoy its fruitier aromas, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in a guinomi to take in the more savory flavors. Touda-san hunts for mushrooms all year, exclaiming, “In Japan, mushrooms can be found throughout the year and are part of our nature and life. May the Fungi be with you!\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Tottori, Japan by Sawa Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai ginjo koshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYamada Nishiki \u0026amp; Tamazakae 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +6 \/ Acidity: +1.6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawa Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40076018843727,"sku":"04-400-0101","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kinoko_jg_720.jpg?v=1665427783"},{"product_id":"terada-honke-gonin-musume-patagonia-edition-nv-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Terada Honke Gonin Musume Kimoto Junmai Patagonia Edition NV Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown to rely on nature's rhythms, Terada Honke collaborates with Patagonia Provisions for this bottle of kimoto junmai. Marvel at the golden color of this sake while enjoying aromas of mango pudding, enoki mushrooms, and lemon curd. We get flavor notes of cedar, burdock root while detecting acidity in the midpalate, and finishing dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earthy flavors pair well with sauteed greens topped with pepper flakes. The tart acidity complemented fattier fish like salmon and black cod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerada Honke was established over 340 years ago and are currently lead by 24th generation Toji Masaru Terada. They focus on extremely old-school brewing conventions; they brew using traditional yamahai and kimoto methods, sing while agitating the mash, rely solely on naturally occuring microorganisms which live at the brewery, and use as little machinery as possible, all while using pesticide-free rice. They even have a cafe on site at their brewery where they use their sake kasu and other byproducts to craft dishes and teach their guests about the magic of fermentation. True to Terada Honke form, this sake is a nama muroka genshu (unpastuerized, unfiltered, undiluted).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Chiba, Japan by Terada Honke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMiyamanishiki, Dewasansan 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17-19% \/ SMV: Undisclosed \/ Acidity: Undisclosed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terada Honke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40976014016591,"sku":"04-200-0317","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/terada_gonin_musume.jpg?v=1702603453"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/beer-and-sake-sake-warm-sake.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}