{"title":"Nara Sake","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"choryo-omachi-yamahai-junmai-yoshinosugi-no-taru-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Choryo Yoshinosugi No Taru Omachi Yamahai Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA staff and customer favorite at a great price. We love the subtle woodsey notes in this cedar-barrel aged \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esake\u003c\/span\u003e, with satisfying notes of white pepper, dark chocolate, and cookie dough, all while being one of the drier sakes we've carried. Taruzake is sake aged in cedar barrels, which imparts minty, earthy notes to the final brew. This particular sake was a yamahai junmai made with Omachi rice. The result is an out-of-this-world sake – tart and lactic from the yamahai, and woodsy from the cedar casks. The flavors were wild, and we love it at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/sake-gumi-member-tasting-omachi-sakes\"\u003ethe event we had with the brewery\u003c\/a\u003e, where we shared this taruzake with guests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Nara, Japan by Choryo Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaruzake Yamahai Junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai: Bizen Omachi 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 14.5% \/ SMV: +1 \/ Acidity: 1.4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29429690400847,"sku":"04-200-0014","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/choryo_taru.jpg?v=1587521691"},{"product_id":"choryo-omachi-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Choryo Omachi Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\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! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/omachi-japans-heirloom-sake-rice-june-2019?_pos=94\u0026amp;_sid=6e6fffeed\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eOmachi month, June 2019\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobust and full of umami, this sake is brewed with Omachi rice and is full of personality. We tasted dark chocolate, kombu, mushrooms, with a hint of ginjo aroma. Bottle-aged for years to mellow out the flavors. Despite a rich entry and pronounced acidity, this sake ends clean and dry. We thought it would be great warmed, but ultimately liked it at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with something rich: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekimchi nabe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epork belly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmoked tofu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrewed in Nara, Japan by Choryo Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Omachi 68%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15.5% \/ SMV: +3.5 \/ Acidity: 1.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29510270058575,"sku":"04-200-0013","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/choryo_omachi.jpg?v=1583535506"},{"product_id":"takacho-regal-hawk-junmai-bodaimoto-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Takacho Regal Hawk Junmai Bodaimoto 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\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSomething for the geeks among you (we \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eknow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e you're out there) - Takacho has layers of expansive lactic acidity, cheese, and green apple. The perfect choice for fermented fare, lamb, or bloody steak. Enjoy chilled, room temp, or warm to see what this daring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has to offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodaimoto\u003c\/em\u003e (an old method of making sake, predating kimoto) involves an extra step before making the \u003cem\u003eshubo\u003c\/em\u003e (starter mash) where rice soaks in water for three days, allowing lactic acid to proliferate. The water is later used in the shubo, killing the bacteria and ushering healthy propagation of sake yeast. The result of this wild fermentation yields sakes that are highly acidic and tend to be more rustic than \u003cem\u003esokujo\u003c\/em\u003e (sakes using contemporary methods) that use modern techniques. That’s why you’ll notice muscat grapes, ume, and a weighty viscosity in Takacho.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYoko visited Yucho Shuzo in 2023, read about it on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/yucho-shuzo-nara\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Nara, Japan by Yucho Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBodaimoto junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai: Hinohikari 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17%, SMV: -25, Acidity: 3.0\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":"Yucho Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30904489082959,"sku":"04-200-0094","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/takacho.jpg?v=1583536556"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-wind-of-the-woods-junmai-muroka-nama-genshu-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori \"Wind of the Woods\" Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\u003cbr\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 featured in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/namazake-march-2020?_pos=175\u0026amp;_sid=a74bfc08b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpring 2020 Namazake\u003c\/a\u003e month.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are a fan of a fresh, dry Pét-Nat, this is your sake! This light, and clean sake is so fresh it could be mistaken for a sparkling sake. Notice banana, cream, and koji on the nose. Unique flavors including asparagus, brie, and saffron will fill your palate in this lively brew. A light and clean finish leaves you wanting more. This sake shines with food - try \u003c\/span\u003echilled with grilled shrimpand vegetables or a juicy burger! \u003cspan\u003eThis is ideal sake for backyard lounging or for converting your sake-skeptical friends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoko visited Yucho Shuzo in 2023, read about it on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/yucho-shuzo-nara\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: We can ship this sake, but due to the nature of shipping, please note that fluctuations in temperature can affect the freshness of the drink, and we will always recommend picking up locally when possible. Please proceed with shipping at your own risk.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Nara, Japan by Yucho Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuroka nama-nama genshu junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Akitsuho 60%, SMV +2.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17% \/ SMV: +2.5\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":"Yucho Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31721802694735,"sku":"04-200-0042","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kaze_no_mori.jpg?v=1664320706"},{"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":"choryo-futsushu-yoshinosugi-taru-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Choryo Yoshinosugi No Taru Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChoryo's Yoshinosugi no Tarusake was born in 1964 as Japan's first bottled tarusake that encapsulates the deliciousness provided from cedar barrels in a bottle. We get notes of allspice, green apple, and nectarine, with a pleasing dryness of fresh cut cedar. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/cedar-sake-cup?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=30694a102\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ecedar sake cups\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cedar Sake Cup\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/cedar-sake-cup?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=30694a102\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca title=\"Hinoki Plain Masu\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/hinoki-plain-masu?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4886217a7\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ecedar masu\u003c\/a\u003e for your imbibing needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Nara, Japan by Choryo Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaruzake\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15-16% \/ SMV: 0\/ Acidity: 1.2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40498519998543,"sku":"04-300-0028","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/choryo_tarusake.jpg?v=1674685727"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/nara-sake.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}