{"title":"Luxe Daiginjos","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tenjin-bayashi-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-24-oz","title":"Tenjin Bayashi Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eTenjin Bayashi is an umami-rich, slightly dry sake with rice-laden flavors and light refreshing \u003cem\u003eginjo\u003c\/em\u003e aromas. The sake is brewed with \u003cem\u003eKoshi Tanrei\u003c\/em\u003e, a local speciality sake rice, which is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eYamada Nishiki\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGohyaku-mangoku\u003c\/em\u003e. It took 15 years to develop the rice as a joint project of Niigata Sake Research Institute and Niigata Agricultural Institute. The rice is grown exclusively in Niigata and supplied exclusively to sake producers in Niigata.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUonuma Shuzo polishes the rice to 50% of the original size, the \u003cem\u003edaiginjo\u003c\/em\u003e quality level, but they still call it a \u003cem\u003eginjo\u003c\/em\u003e. Their water source is undercurrent water flowing from nearby mountains in the Uonuma region of Niigata.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Tenji Bayashi\" refers to a traditional song from the local festival of the Tokamchi-Tsumari region, where the brewery is located. The song is sung to pray for and celebrate good harvest. The region, well-known as one of the deepest snow regions in Niigata, is now getting more and more attention for its Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BREWERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKatsuyoshi Yamaguchi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eruns Uonuma Shuza as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe fifth generation president. His younger brother, Tameyoshi Yamaguchi has been their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003etoji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (master brewer) for over three decades, and maintains their tradition of making umami-rich sakes. He joined the family brewery after he had spent a couple of years at the Niigata Sake Research Institute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai ginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Koshi Tanrei 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Niigata, Japan by Uonuma Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uonuma Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22424877703,"sku":"04-400-0061","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tenjin_bayashi_junmai_ginjo_front.jpg?v=1466024456"},{"product_id":"hakkaisan-yukimuro-3-year-junmai-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Hakkaisan Yukimuro 3 Year Junmai Daiginjo 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\u003eInspired by how people stored their food throughout history in Niigata, Hakkaisan Brewery Co. piled tons of snow into a warehouse and created a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyukimuro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(snow refrigerator) that does not require any electricity and maintains a steady temperature of 35°F all year long.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eAged for at least 3 years in Hakkaisan's famous snow-pack storage facility, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYukimuro is all things luxurious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e From its velvety, genshu texture to its aromas of fresh green apples, chopped nuts, and sumptuous vanilla custard, this a sake not to be missed for breaking the ice at celebrations, pairing with your nicer meats, or just plain treating y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e! M\u003c\/span\u003eade with Yeasts #1001 and M310, is umami-heavy with an apple-like sweetness and a clean finish that can only be achieved through aging. When Yoko asked Hakkaisan’s Global Brand Ambassador Tim Sullivan how he enjoys this sake, he said, “To emphasize the dry finish I drink it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echilled\u003c\/strong\u003e. To enjoy the savory umami notes, I\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit up and pair it with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebeef short ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Kayoko and Yoko visited the yukimuro at Hakkaisan –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/yukimuro-snow-refrigerator-at-hakkaisan-brewery-niigata\"\u003esee the photos\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast photo: adding fresh snow into the yukimuro. Courtesy of Hakkaisan Brewery.\u003c\/em\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 Niigata, Japan by Hakkaisan Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai Daiginjo genshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yuki no Sei + Gohyaku Mangoku 45%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 17%, SMV: -1, Acidity: 1.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hakkaisan Brewery Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13610575462479,"sku":"04-400-0018","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/hakkaisan_yukimuro_dgj.jpg?v=1624825891"},{"product_id":"asabiraki-kyokusen-junmai-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Asabiraki Kyokusen Junmai Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are sharing this sake tonight, make sure it's with those who share your enthusiasm for sake. This complex, subdued sake is one of the most tasteful junmai daiginjos that we have ever tried. Give it all of your attention, before you have the first bite of your meal. With hints of lilac, white peach, and \u003cem\u003ehakka\u003c\/em\u003e mint, it finishes pleasantly clean with a touch of umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrewed in Iwate, Japan by Asabiraki Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai daiginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamadanishiki 40%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 16% \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSMV: +1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31036289810511,"sku":"04-500-0005","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/asabiraki_kyokusen.jpg?v=1572225430"},{"product_id":"jikon-tokuto-omachi-junmai-daigjinjo-btl-720ml","title":"Jikon Tokuto Omachi Junmai Daiginjo (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimit 1 per customer. Pre-order for pick up or ship after 7-10 business days after we receive the order. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are honored to be able to carry sakes from Jikon. Currently only 30 stores in Japan, and a handful abroad, Japan carry their sakes. Tada Onishi, the 6th generation owner is also the toji (brewmaster). He took over the brewery at the age of 27. Since then he has grown the Jikon brand into cult status, thanks to his unique low-intervention approach. Of his brewing process he says, “I think of it more as ‘cultivating’ than ‘making,’ It’s actually the microorganisms—mainly kōji-kin and yeast—that are making the sake. Our job as human beings is to create the optimum environment for these living organisms to do what they do naturally.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly allocated 2025 release sake made with Tokuto (highest grade) Omachi rice delivers layers of herbs upon an elegantly light daiginjo style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Mie Japan by Kiyasho Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai Daiginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Tokuto Omachi 40%, SMV:0, Acidity: 1.5, Yeast: Kyokai 9, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWater: Nabari river well water (medium soft)\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":"Kiyasho Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40813883031631,"sku":"04-500-0111","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/jikon_tokuto.jpg?v=1730916609"},{"product_id":"ken-daiginjo-sake-btl-720-ml","title":"Ken Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJuicy peach and green melons abound for this sake that would delight a quintessential daiginjo-lover! We appreciate the light, dry finish that complements the exquisitely fruity bouquet of melon and pear. Bottled in a beautiful bottle, it looks like it's ready for a celebratory cap and gown ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Fukushima, Japan by Suehiro Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Daiginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 40%, SMV: +3, Acidity: 1.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suehiro Sake Brewery Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42076418900047,"sku":"04-500-0125","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/suehiro_ken.jpg?v=1723923201"},{"product_id":"jikon-tokujo-omachi-23-junmai-daiginjo-btl-720ml","title":"Jikon Tokujo Omachi Junmai Daiginjo (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimit 1 per customer. Pre-order for pick up or ship after 7-10 business days after we receive the order. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are honored to be able to carry sakes from Jikon. Currently only 30 stores in Japan, and a handful abroad, Japan carry their sakes. Tada Onishi, the 6th generation owner is also the toji (brewmaster). He took over the brewery at the age of 27. Since then he has grown the Jikon brand into cult status, thanks to his unique low-intervention approach. Of his brewing process he says, “I think of it more as ‘cultivating’ than ‘making,’ It’s actually the microorganisms—mainly kōji-kin and yeast—that are making the sake. Our job as human beings is to create the optimum environment for these living organisms to do what they do naturally.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis special junmai daiginjo from Jikon is made from 100% Tokujo (top grade) Omachi rice. Only 0.1% of all Omachi rice can be classified as Tokujo – or 28 sacks of 30kg rice in one year. The shear rarity of this sake will deliver a one-in-a-lifetime experience with each sip.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Mie Japan by Kiyasho Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai Daiginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Tokujo Omachi 40%, SMV:0, Acidity: 1.5, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNabari river well water (medium soft)\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":"Kiyasho Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42156215009359,"sku":"04-500-0129","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/junmai-daiginjo-tokujo-omachi-jikon.jpg?v=1726528511"},{"product_id":"chiyomusubi-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Chiyomusubi Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis daiginjo uses the shizuku method, where fermented moromi is put into bags and then hung up. The clear sake slowly drips out by the force of gravity resulting in a silky, luxurious texture. Enjoy aromas of tropical fruit like pineapple, and guava. Serve chilled in a wine glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSo Okasora from Chiyomusubi Brewery visited us at Umami Mart in 2020 at the bar. 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Because of this, it is currently only available during events and limited time periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSilky, smooth, with a sophisticated mouthfeel, we get flavors of melon soda and ramune. An off-dry finish contrasts to the sweeter we detect in the first sip.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 Fukushima Japan by Sasanokawa Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Daiginjo Nama Genshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamadanishiki 40%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 17% \/ SMV: 3.1\/ Acidity: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 fl oz (300ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sasanokawa Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031734476879,"sku":"04-500-0155","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Sasanokawa_Frozen-Daiginjo_Nama_Genshu.jpg?v=1774647581"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/superlux-daiginjo.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}