WHERE IS THE EVENT:

The GARAGE HTX
1201 Oliver Street Houston, TX 77007

WHEN IS THE EVENT:

April 19th (2 - 6PM)

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KANPAI to good times

Houston’s premier sake event is here bringing together distinguished breweries from Japan, respected importers, and cultural partners for an unforgettable evening of craftsmanship and connection.

This festival invites guests to explore the full spectrum of Japan’s flavors through curated and guided tastings bridging Japan’s centuries-old brewing traditions with Houston’s dynamic culinary scene.

More than just a tasting, this is a celebration of culture, community, and artistry in every pour. Join us on April 19th as we raise a glass to heritage, hospitality, and the spirit of sake.

Kanpai, Houston. 🍶✨

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AKAGAISAN

AMABUKI

DASSAI

HAKKAISAN

IZUMIBASHI

KAMOTSURU

KATSUYAMA

KIKUSUI

KIZAKURA

KUBOTA

NANBU BIJIN

NIHON SAKARI

TATSURIKI

KIKUMASAMUNE

TATSURIKI

KOIMARI

MITSUKE

HOUOU

HEIWA

SUEIHIRO

GOZENSHU

BROOKLYN

TENBU

KUROUSHI

JOZEN

NABESHIMA

AKABU

WAKAYAMA

KATO KICHIBEE

SHOTEN

OZE X ROSE

RYUJIN

TAMANO HIKARI

AMABUKI

I Love Sushi Junmai

This sake speaks for itself, the perfect choice for a casual sushi picnic. Amabuki's "I LOVE SUSHI" Junmai acts as a palate cleanser with its dry finish, soft acidity and moderate umami. The most mellow of the Amabuki lineup, using the rare, local Saga no Hana rice!

SMV +7 (Dry)
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Saga no Hana 60%
Location: Miyaki, Saga Prefecture
Available Sizes: 720ml
CENTRAL MARKET / SEIWA / WORLD MARKET

AMABUKI

Ichigo Junmai Ginjo Nama

Round aromas of ripe fruits with a balanced sweetness and acidity. A very unique unpasteurized sake, brewed with strawberry flower yeast and Omachi rice grown in pesticide free paddies. Amabuki uses creative and sustainable brewing techniques that are certainly evident in its sake.

SMV +1.5
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Omachi Seimaibuai 55%
Location: Miyaki, Saga Prefecture
Available Sizes: 720ml

KUBOTA

Kubota “Junmai Daiginjo”

The brewers that dreamed up the famous Kubota sake lineup are proud to present Kubota “Junmai Daiginjo.” From the first scent of pear to the unmistakable smoothness, this sake graces your taste buds with magnificent flavor. A harmonious balance is found in each sip, and hopefully this harmony will stay with you long after you finish the bottle. Asahishuzo Sake Brewing Company Co. strives to bring this equilibrium to every facet of their sake, including its impact on the world. They make sure each bottle of Kubota “Junmai Daiginjo” is produced sustainably so you can drink with an easy heart.

SMV +0
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Goyhakumangoku 55%
Location: Niigata Prefecture
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml, 1.8L
CENTRAL MARKET HOUSTON / H MART / HEB / LUCKY STAR LIQUOR / SEIWA MARKET / SUSHI DEPOT
NIPPAN DAIDO (Special Order)

KUBOTA

Senjyu Junmai Ginjo

Elegant aromas of bananas and dairy. Velvety yet clean texture with notes of clove and nutmeg on the palate. Kubota’s aim on the Senju is to create quality sake that can be enjoyed with any meal and that does not tire of drinking. Kubota (Asahi Shuzo) has been brewing sake with the motto of “quality first” since 1830.

SMV +5
ABV 15.5%
Rice Type: Goyhakumangoku Seimaibuai 55%
Location: Niigata Prefecture
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml, 1.8L
CENTRAL MARKET HOUSTON / NIPPAN DAIDO / SEIWA MARKET / SUSHI DEPOT /

KUBOTA

Junmai Daiginjo

A balanced tanrei-karakuchi sake that has an elegant, refreshing and gentle aroma, with echoes of umami and a smooth, dry mouthfeel. When chilled, you'll get hints of tartness and a crisp finish.

SMV +0
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Goyhakumangoku 50%
Location: Niigata Prefecture
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml, 1.8L
HEB / SUSHI DEPOT / TESO LIFE

HAKKAISAN

Tokubetsu Junmai

Tokubetsu means “special” in Japanese, and Hakkaisan “Tokubetsu Junmai” is special indeed, with a bit of extra polish on the rice compared to a regular junmai. The slightly richer body comes with a mild and creamy texture, which melts across the palate like a snowflake caught on the tongue. With a clean, satisfying taste tailored to compliment many foods, this sake will easily become a house favorite.

SMV +5
ABV 15.5%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku Seimaibuai 50%
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml, 1.8L
99 RANCH / SEIWA MARKET / SUSHI DEPOT / TESO LIFE

HAKKAISAN

Junmai Daiginjo 45

Hakkaisan “Junmai Daiginjo” is blessed with a wonderful crispness like a cool, brisk morning. A quick sniff evokes floral scents as if you’ve just stepped into a lavish garden. With a clean, gentle rice flavor and a dash of dryness, this sake is a must try. Every swig is polished off with an ardent finish that just might turn you into a sake fanatic-exactly what you’d expect from a high-quality sake.

SMV +5
ABV 15.5%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki, Miyamanishiki, Gohyakumangoku, 50%
Location: Niigata Prefecture
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml, 1.8L
CENTRAL MARKET HOUSTON / NIPPAN DAIDO / SEIWA MARKET / TESO LIFE HOUSTON

HAKKAISAN

Yukimuro Aged 3 year

This beautiful Junmai Ginjo is aged for a minimum of 3 years in Hakkai Brewery’s snow-storage room, called the Yukimuro. The flavor is initially subdued, before it unfolds the rich and solid sake that it is. While nestled comfortably in tanks chilled by literal tons of pure white snow, it develops into a round and smooth sake with a subtle and fine aroma and a mellow, dry finish.

SMV -1
ABV 17%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki, Yuki no Sei, Gohyakumangoku 60%
Location: Niigata Prefecture
Available Sizes: 360ml
CENTRAL MARKET HOUSTON / NIPPAN DAIDO / SEIWA MARKET / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT

TATSURIKI

Oyster's Friend Tokubetsu Junmai

The clear mineral-rich water from Ibo River is used by Tatsuriki for both growing the rice used in the sake, the sake itself. The same river feeds into the Harima Nada sea where oysters prosper thanks to the nutrients provided by the Ibo River. This coastal area on the edge of Hyogo is known for their thriving oyster production. Honda Shoten has created an excellent sake to match these famed oysters. The subtle banana aroma and sweetness of the sake rounds the following flavors of the oyster, and the delightful acid specific to Shinriki sake rice reveals a refreshing aftertaste.

SMV +3
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Shinriki 65%
Location: Hyogo
Available sizes: 720ml, 1800ml
SUSHI DEPOT

TATSURIKI

Kimoto Junmai

Using only the highest grade Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo prefecture, this kura emphasizes terroir. Brewed with the kimoto method, which makes for savory sake bursting with umami notes. Pair this earthy sake with kinpira.

SMV +4
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki Seimaibuai 40%
Location: Hyogo
Available sizes: 720ml

IZUMIBASHI

Rakufumai Junmai Daiginjo

Izumibashi Brewing Company's dragonfly emblem represents their commitment to reduce pesticides when cultivating sake rice. Crafted using the traditional kimoto method in small batches, their junmai is made from the rare Rakufumai sake rice grown exclusively on their farm. This newer variety is harvested early, polished in-house, and brewed using a traditional "fune" press rarely employed today. Only the finest "nakadori" sake, from the middle of the yield, is utilized, ensuring a distinctive and flavorful product.

SMV +0
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Rakufumai 35%
Location: Kanagawa
Available sizes: 720ml
NIPPAN DAIDO (Special Order)

IZUMIBASHI

Kuro Tombo

A truly unique expression of the terroir of Kanagawa Prefecture. The Izumibashi Brewery is one of just a handful of producers who grow, mill and brew 100% of their own sake. Made in the very oldest traditional Kimoto method, The Kuro Tombo is a true product of place. Utilizing natural koji & yeast, the Kimoto process gives this special sake a character specific character that cannot be duplicated anywhere else.

SMV +0
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki 65%
Location: Kanagawa
Available sizes: 300ml, 720ml
NIPPAN DAIDO (Special Order)

KAMOTSURU

Tokusei Gold Daiginjo

Signature Kamotsuru sake, who made the first ever Daiginjo available for public purchase. This sake is known for its remarkable taste and the gold leaf sakura blossoms floating in the bottle. Fruit-forward aroma, mellow and umami-driven flavor.

SMV +1.5
ABV 16.5%
Rice Type: Hattannishiki Seimaibuai 50%
Available Sizes: 180ml, 720ml

KAMOTSURU

Tokubetsu Junmai

Well-balanced junmai, showing the full spectrum of flavor with hints of fruits and fungi. Dry and crisp, yet smooth. Top-ranking sake of Hiroshima, served well with vegetables such as seaweed salad and edamame.

SMV +4
ABV 17%
Rice Type: Hattannishiki Seimaibuai 60%
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml

KAMOTSURU

Tokusei Gold Daiginjo

SMV +1.5
ABV 16.5%
Rice Type: Hattannishiki Seimaibuai 50%
Available Sizes: 180ml, 720ml
NIPPAN DAIDO / SEIWA / 99 RANCH / SUSHI DEPOT / TESO LIFE

KAMOTSURU

Tokubetsu Junmai

SMV +4
ABV 17%
Rice Type: Hattannishiki Seimaibuai 60%
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml
99 RANCH

KATSUYAMA

Den Junmai Daiginjo

Brewed with a traditional sake brewing method, Den features a fruity aroma and distinct rich flavors. This sake has the true characteristics of a Junmai Daiginjo. Its crisp and clean umami stands out clearly and lingers as a distinctly mouthwatering aftertaste. It is an excellent choice to pair with tuna and salmon sushi/sashimi. It also goes well with meat and meat dishes prepared in both Japanese and western style. Den means "tradition," referring to the traditional way this sake is brewed. The name Den also can mean "to convey" thoughts and feelings.

SMV +3
ABV 16%
Location: Miyagi
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki Seimaibuai 35%
Available Sizes: 720ml
99 RANCH
NIPPAN DAIDO (Special Order)

KATSUYAMA

Ken Junmai Ginjo

Gentle and refined aromas with a well-rounded flavor. Smooth and slightly dry with a quick and acidic finish. Aged for 6 months after bottling, giving it complexity and character. Katsuyama has made high-end sake for the nobleman since 1688, and was founded by the famous military commander and samurai, Date Masamune. “Ken” means to “present a gift”.

SMV +4
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki Seimaibuai 50%
Available Sizes: 720ml
SUSHI DEPOT / 99 RANCH

KIKUMASAMUNE

Junmai Taru

“Taru sake” is stored in barrels, which is often reserved for special occasions, but the brewers think it’s so good they decided to produce this sake to be enjoyed anytime. This sake is stored in cedar barrels made in house at Kikumasamune, using cedar from sustainably maintained Yoshinosugi area. The flavor is a bit smoky with umami in the front and some lingering spiciness in the back.

SMV +5
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki 55%
Location:Hyoga
Available Sizes: 720ml
99 RANCH / TESO LIFE / CENTRAL MARKET / H MART / SEIWA / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT / TESO LIFE / TOTAL WINE

KIKUMASAMUNE

Koujo

Using Kiku-Masamune's newly developed sake yeast HA14 lends this sake the fragrant aroma of fruits and flowers - enticing ripe banana and cantaloupe with bright sweet honey-crisp apples. Fruity, textured, round and smooth this light yet umami-rich Junmai grade finishes with a lingering umami and is a major crowd pleaser. Serve chilled for best results.

SMV -2
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku 70%
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml
SUSHI DEPOT

KIKUMASAMUNE

Kikumasa Kinushiro Nigori

Sometimes different countries have different sake preferences. In the case of this sake, that saved its life! In Japan, this sake was being discontinued, but it became a hit with U.S. sake drinkers, so they kept it around. Luckily for us, we get to experience its silky-white texture and fruity aroma thanks to their original yeast. Goes well with yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat), having enough sweetness and texture to enhance your meal.

SMV -40
ABV 10%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku 73%
Available Sizes: 720ml

KIKUSUI

Funaguchi Gold Can

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One of the world's most popular sake -- full-bodied and positively bursting with the fresh and creamy flavor of steamed rice, roasted hazelnuts, caramelized sugar and pungent tropical fruit. Since Funaguchi's birth in the 47th year of the Showa period (1976) it has become beloved all over Japan, popular for home and restaurant consumption, and even as a portable treat for hikers and mountain climbers.

SMV -3
ABV 19%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku Seimaibuai 70%
Location: Niigata
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml, 1.8L
BOB'S LIQUOR STORE / D & Q THE BEER STATION / RICHARD'S LIQUORS & FINE WINES / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT

KIKUSUI

Perfect Snow Nigori

Japan’s #1 selling Nigori sake. “Perfect Snow” is a pure, unfiltered and undiluted sake by Kikusui. It has a full texture with noticeable moromi granules, almost reminiscent of an eggnog or porridge. Notes of subtle coconuts with a dynamic fragrance, 21% ABV.

SMV -19
ABV 21%
Rice Type: Goyhakumangoku Seimaibuai
Location: Niigata
Available Sizes: 300ml
SUSHI DEPOT / RICHARDS LIQUOR / SPECS / BOB'S LIQUOR STORE / CENTRAL MARKET HOUSTON / CHARLIE LIQUOR / D & Q THE BEER STATION / H MART / HEB / LUCKY STAR LIQUOR / NIPPAN DAIDO / SEIWA MARKET / WEST LOOP LIQUOR /

KIKUSUI

Junmai Ginjo

Accompanied by a charming blue bottle, the Kikusui “Junmai Ginjo” is a must try. It has an light, playful essence with the perfect dash of dry. Being surprisingly smooth, you'll find yourself unable to resist the comforting freshness, which comes from the highly-polished rice used its brewing. Its medium-body taste delivers a touch of Mandarin orange, making this sake a unique substitute for white wine that could easily become a house favorite.

SMV +7
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku Seimaibuai 55%
Location: Niigata
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml, 1.8L
CENTRAL MARKET HOUSTON / H MART / LUCKY STAR LIQUOR / RICHARD'S LIQUORS & FINE WINES / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT / TOTAL WINE / HEB / NIPPAN DAIDO / SEIWA MARKET

KIKUSUI

Junmai Daiginjo

Kikusui is not only the brand name, but also the name of the ancient sake rice revived from extinction using 25 precious remaining seeds. This beautifully dry and crisp sake is crystal clear on your palate, with sophisticated layers to entertain your taste buds. Re-released with a brand new label, it is a true gem created by one of the top producers in Niigata Prefecture.

SMV +3
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku Seimaibuai 40%
Location: Niigata
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml, 1.8L
99 RANCH / CENTRAL MARKET HOUSTON / SEIWA MARKET / SUSHI DEPOT /
NIPPAN DAIDO (Special Order)

Lucky Chicken

Fruity aroma with a hint of tropical fruits. Brewed with roasted malts, which brings red color and rich malty taste. Bitterness from Nugget hops, yet smooth aftertaste

Type: Japanese Red IPA
Malts: Pilsner, Caramel
Hops: Nugget, Mosaic
ABV: 5.5%
IBU: 55
Volume: Bottle 330ml / Can 350ml
H MART / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT / D & Q THE BEER STATION

Lucky Dog

Brilliant citrus aroma from Citra hop. Modest bitterness from Saaz hop, and light & smooth aftertaste. Well balanced between bitterness and citrus flavor, with lighter body than usual IPA

Type: Session IPA
Malts: Pilsner, Caramel
Hops: Saaz, Citra
ABV: 5%
IBU: 45
Volume: Bottle 330ml / Can 350ml
H MART / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT / D & Q THE BEER STATION

Lucky Cat

Brewed with Japanese citrus “Yuzu” and Japanese pepper “Sansho”, Fruity citrus aroma from Yuzu. Refreshing aftertaste with a hint of spiciness from “Sansho”. Modest bitterness from Saaz hops

Type: Japanese White Ale
Malts: Pilsner
Hops: Saaz
ABV: 5%
IBU: 22
Volume: Bottle 330ml / Can 350ml
H MART / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT / D & Q THE BEER STATION

White Yuzu

Belgian White style,brewed with Japanese citrus "Yuzu", spice "Coriander" and wheat. Fruity aroma from Yuzu (Juice and peels). Mild taste with refreshing acidity. "Yuzu" has been cherished for its refreshing and relaxing flavor

Type: Belgium White beer with “Yuzu”
Malts: Pilsner
Hops: Saaz, Hersbrucker
ABV: 5%
IBU: 21
Volume: 330ml
D & Q THE BEER STATION / H MART / SEIWA MARKET / TESO LIFE / 99 RANCH

Kuromame Ale

This is a completely unique dark ale that is full, savory, smoky, and made with 100% Kyoto Black Soybeans (Kuromame), giving it a rich and delicious roasted flavor and aroma.

Type: Roasted black soybean aroma
Malts: Ale
Hops: Hallertau & Nugget
ABV: 5%
IBU: 21
Volume: 330ml
D & Q THE BEER STATION / H MART / SEIWA MARKET / TESO LIFE / 99 RANCH

Kyoto Matcha IPA

Brewed with “Matcha (green tea)” from “Uji” region in Kyoto. Eye-catching deep green color of green tea. Rich body from alcohol (8.5%). Comfortable finishing with bitterness from green tea and hops. Very refreshing citrus aroma from Cascade hops

Type: Japanese fusion IPA
Malts: Pilsner
Hops: Saaz, Cascade
ABV: 8.5%
IBU: 70.6
Volume: 330ml
D & Q THE BEER STATION / H MART / SEIWA MARKET / TESO LIFE / 99 RANCH

AKAGISAN

Sparkling

Japanese-style-champagne-like carbonated Junmai sake. This slightly sweet sake has a robust Junmai flavor, perfectly matching its refreshing bubbles.

SMV +4
ABV 11%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku 60%
Location: Gunma
Available Sizes: 300ml

AKAGISAN

Sparkling

Kondo Shuzo uses only their own hand-selected Gohyakumangoku sake rice - well known for it's suitability for sake brewing - to produce this sake. Having perfected their craft day-by-day over the last 140 years, the brewery would now like to present to the USA market a rich, round semi-dry sake brewed with care using Mount Akagi mineral water.

SMV +4
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku 50%
Location: Gunma
Available Sizes: 720ml

NANBU BIJIN

Shinpaku Junmai Daiginjo

Beautiful aromas of fresh peaches and strawberry with very mild rice aroma. Layers of smooth and juicy flavors with a perfect balance of sweetness and dryness. Soft and round texture with a crisp finish. Nanbu Bijin was established in 1902, when most sake breweries wanted to make very sweet sake. However, Nanbu Bijin strived to make beautiful, smooth and clean sake like a fair southern maiden. Hence the name “Southern Beauty”.

SMV +4 ABV 16%
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki Seimaibuai 50%
Available Sizes: 720ml
NIPPAN DAIDO (Special Order)

NANBU BIJIN

Tokubetsu Junmai

Refreshing aromas of star jasmine and light citrus fruits. “Southern Beauty” has a clean and soft texture with a mild flavor and tart finish. Made with locally grown Ginotome rice and melted snow water from Nanbu Bijin’s hometown, Iwate. Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai was awarded the title of Champion Sake at the 2017 International Wine Awards, placing higher than any sake in any other category.

SMV +5
ABV 15.5%
Rice Type: Ginotome Seimaibuai 55%
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml
99 RANCH / SEIWA MARKET

NIHON SAKARI

Sakari Junmai Daiginjo

Sometimes more can be achieved with less. It seems to be the case with SAKARI Junmai Daiginjo: by polishing off half of the rice grain, the true and rich taste of rice can come through. Full-bodied and mellow, with the robust flavor of rice and a tropical fruity aroma (Ginjo aroma) bursting with freshness. The aroma is created using Nihon Sakari's original yeast and the rich flavors and texture come from leaving this sake unpasteurized. Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and Preservative-free!

SMV +3
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Local Rice Seimaibuai 50%
Location: Hyogo
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml
SUSHI DEPOT / D & Q THE BEER STATION

NIHON SAKARI

Sakari Matcha

A blend of junmai sake and 100% premium Uji matcha—one of Japan’s three most renowned teas—this artisanal drink is free from artificial flavors and colorings, offering a pure and natural harmony between sake and matcha. Enjoy the rich umami of the sake, the refined sweetness and subtle bitterness of Uji matcha, and a fragrant aroma that gently fills the palate.

SMV: -5
ABV: 11%
Rice Type:
Location: Hyogo
Available Sizes: 300ml, 700ml

NIHON SAKARI

Sakari Yuzu

It takes the whole yuzu fruit - flesh, seeds and peel - to give this Yuzu Sake its rich and fresh taste. SAKARI only uses yuzu from Kochi and Kagoshima, known for their high quality citrus fruits. By making full use of the tartness, slight bitterness, and flavor peculiar to Yuzu, and using junmai sake as raw materials, the refined umami and moderate sweetness creates a delightfully rounded harmony. So deliciously fresh, you'll feel like you're on a vacation in sunny southern Japan. Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and Preservative-free!

SMV: +8
ABV: 8%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku Seimaibuai 75%
Location: Hyogo
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml
CENTRAL MARKET HOUSTON / H MART / NIPPAN DAIDO / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT /

KOIMARI

Blue Bird

A gentle, elegant ginjo aroma reminiscent of ripe peaches. Slightly sparkling, with a well-balanced interplay of effervescence, sweetness, and acidity. Subtle sweetness akin to shiratama (glutinous rice dumplings). A pleasant rice-derived sweetness spreads across the palate, followed by a smooth, peach-like finish where richness and acidity harmonize beautifully, creating a refined and luxurious impression.

SMV +0
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki 55%
Location: Saga
Available Sizes: 720ml

MITSUKE

Mitsutake “Crisp” Junmai Daiginjo

This sake is brewed from two kinds of rice, Yamadanishiki for koji and Yumeshizuku rice, which are fermented together. Two different kinds of yeast are used as well, giving the sake a complex, refreshing aroma. The herbaceous scent is the perfect segway into the light, green apple flavor carried on the crisp texture. This sake becomes even more delicious when chilled, and pairs well with seafood of all kinds.

SMV +0
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki, Yumeshizuku 50%
Location: Saga
Available Sizes: 720ml

SAGA SAKE

Koimari Blue Bird JG

Blue birds on Koimari porcelain symbolize a wish for happiness. No doubt, the brewery is overjoyed to have won a cascade of accolades for this junmai ginjo, including multiple golds at the International Wine Challenge and multiple platinums at the Grand Prix Kura Master. This sake sings with flavors of peach, flower and sweet rice; a tune carried by a slight effervescence and acidity as melodious and uplifting as birdsong.

SMV +0
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki 55%
Location: Saga
Available Sizes: 720ml

WAKAYAMA

Agara Craft Pale Ale

This American-style pale ale is brewed with three types of high-quality hops and carefully crafted by skilled artisans. Once you taste this pale ale, your concept of beer will change significantly. Szechuan peppercorn.

Style: Pale Ale
Hops: None
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
NIPPAN DAIDO / SUSHI DEPOT

WAKAYAMA

Agara Craft Sansho Ale

The town of Aridegawa's Sansho Peppercorns - this small Wakayama prefecture town's specialty - are used in luxurious excess to brew this unique pale ale. Sansho pepper is one of Japan's most popular spices after wasabi, and it lends a unique flavor and mouthfeel to dishes similar but distinctly separate from the numbing sensation of it's cousin the Chinese Szechuan peppercorn.

Style: Pale Ale
Hops: Pilsner, Munich, Caramel
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 330ml
NIPPAN DAIDO / SUSHI DEPOT

DASSAI

Blue 35

DASSAI Inc. exported Yamadanishiki rice seeds from Japan to Isbell Farms in Arkansas, in hopes that they could grow high quality sake rice fit for brewing superior junmai daiginjo at the new Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in New York. After four years, their collective efforts paid off. Delight in the sweet fragrance and flavors of peach and papaya when you sip Dassai Blue “35.”

SMV classified
ABV 14%
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki 35%
Location: Yamaguchi
Available Sizes: 720ml
99 RANCH / CENTRAL MARKET / NIPPAN DAIDO / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT / HOUSTON WINE MERCHANT

DASSAI

Blue Nigori

Dassai Blue Nigori Sparkling Sake is a celebration of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and American ingenuity. Brewed at the state-of-the-art Dassai Blue Brewery in Hyde Park, NY, this unique sparkling sake is made with premium Yamada Nishiki rice, polished to 50%.

SMV +4
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki Seimaibuai 45%
Available Sizes: 300ml,720ml
SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT / LUCKY STAR LIQUOR / NIPPAN DAIDO /

DASSAI

Blue 50

Dassai Blue Sake Brewery has crafted an alternative version of Dassai Blue “50” to give it a slightly drier impression. Like its progenitor, it balances the brightness of pineapple and lemon with sweet flavors of almond and caramel. But if you try them side by side, you’ll notice a difference in the tasting experience that is the result of an exceptional level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

SMV +4
ABV 14%
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki 50%
Location: Yamaguchi
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml
99 RANCH / CENTRAL MARKET / NIPPAN DAIDO / SPECS / SUSHI DEPOT / TESO LIFE / WEST LOOP LIQOUR

HEIWA

Umeshu Yuzu

With such cute branding, you almost expect this to be sweet, but the initial impact is so mouth-puckering sour, this yuzu sake will get you hooked. Locally grown yuzu juice and skin are all blended, then balanced with a sake base using very soft water, relying only on natural sweetness. It’s great for pairing with firm cheese, sweet and sour pork, and key lime pie.

SMV -10
ABV 7%
Rice Type:
Location: Iwate
Available Sizes: 720ml
NIPPAN DAIDO (Special Order)

HOUOU BIDEN

Asahi Mai

Houou Biden was established in 1872 in Nikko, Tochigi, where spectacular nature and historical monuments, including world heritage shrines, traditional cuisine, crafts, and lush natural settings, have been preserved since the Edo period.

SMV +3
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Ginotome Seimaibuai 40%
Location: Iwate
Available Sizes: 720ml
NIPPAN DAIDO (Special Order)

TAMANO HIKARI

Classic

Green tea, sweet apple and lychee; slightly acidic and smooth. A full and rich sake with a complexity that’s hard to match. Made with the classic Yamahai brewing method, in which natural bacteria propagates in the mash for an extra two weeks. Serve slightly chilled, at room temperature, or warmed for enhanced round flavors. Tamano HIkari has been brewing sake for over 300 years in the Kyoto prefecture with the motto “good sake comes from good rice”.

SMV +1
ABV 16.5%
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki Seimaibuai 60%
Location: Kyoto
Available Sizes: 720ml, 1.8L
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TAMANO HIKARI

Junmai Daiginjo

Bright aromas of white peach, cotton and coconut. Made with Omachi rice, the grandfather of sake brewing rice, which yields lush flavors. This sake has smooth fruit flavors with a dry finish. Tamano Hikari was the first brewery to revive pure junmai sake after World War II, when alcohol was added to sake due to major rice shortages.

SMV +3.5
ABV 16.5%
Rice Type: Omachi Seimaibuai 50%
Location: Kyoto
Available Sizes: 300ml, 720ml
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OZE X ROSE

Junmai Daiginjo

A sake with all the grace and charm of a rose. Brewed using red sake yeast which produces the pink rose color, this treat has the aroma of pink grapefruit. The flavor that follows is a pleasant mixture of citrus, sweetness and scrumptious red cherry. The brewers leave it undiluted and unfiltered for a more concentrated and raw flavor. A delight to serve with spicy food, tempura, and yakitori.

SMV -33
ABV 12%
Rice Type: 50%
Location: Gunma
Available Sizes: 720ml
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AKABU

Junmai Ginjo

Akabu Junmai Ginjo opens with aromas of apple followed by tastes of vanilla and almond milk. This sake’s acidity and refreshing sweetness are well balanced and is only pasteurized once to keep its freshness.

SMV 0
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Ginginga 50%
Location: Iwate
Available Sizes: 720ml
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BROOKLYN KURA

Tidal Junmai

Made with 100% Calrose rice produced in California, Tidal is a medium bodied and dry expression of the category. By blending two modern Junmai sakes, the resulting sake offers depth and complexity with both fruit and rice notes. Named for the ebb and flow of tides, Tidal embodies the connection between earth and water, celebrating the harmony and strength found in every cycle

SMV +3
ABV 17%
Rice Type: Calrose 50%
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Available Sizes: 750ml
99 RANCH

Brooklyn Kura

Lake Effect- Junmai Nigori

This cloudy-style sake is crafted by fermenting and pressing a traditional junmai, then blending in amazake—made from warmed rice, koji, and water. The result is a sake with a velvety, light texture and a gentle, nuanced sweetness.

SMV
ABV 14%
Rice Type: Calrose 50%
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Available Sizes: 750ml
99 RANCH

Brooklyn Kura

Occidental Dry-hopped

“Occidental” is a single yeast junmai. At the end of the fermentation process (post pressing), the sake is gently dry-hopped to extract the hop aroma and character. The result is a bright, aromatic (lots of tropical fruit), and dry sake that is light bodied and refreshing.

SMV
ABV 14%
Rice Type: Calrose 55%
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Available Sizes: 750ml
99 RANCH

RYUJIN SHUZO

Kakushi Ginjo

The name “Kakushi” means secret. It bears this name because this was their secret sake made using secret techniques! Initially made in very small batches, this sake was so loved, production has increased 100 times! One whiff fills your senses with a medley of tropical fruit. The smooth drinking texture is both rich and dry yet light and sweet with playful swirls of mango, pineapple and even honey.

SMV -2
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku 50%
Location: Gunma
Available Sizes: 720ml
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RYUJIN SHUZO

Junmai Daiginjo Nama Zume

An export-only, high-end sake. Everything related to its production is done in-house, from cultivating their yeast to milling their rice. It’s pasteurized just once before bottling to preserve its liveliness, and then it’s matured just enough to mellow the flavor. The aroma is very subtle, just enough to draw you in, and the flavor is a delight-white flower, pineapple-like juiciness and a dash of bitter.

SMV +1
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki 50%
Location: Gunma
Available Sizes: 720ml
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SUEHIRO SHUZOJO

“Densho” Yamahai Junmai

The name “Densho” comes from the legacy of Suehiro Brewing Company being taught the secrets of the yamahai method from Kinichiro Kagi who discovered this process around the turn of the century. This sake boasts a creamy texture with ample umami and superbly balanced acidity that makes it so easy to drink we can’t get enough. Extremely food friendly, and recommended warm, on a flat ceramic vessel if you have one.

SMV -1.5
ABV 15%
Rice Type: 50%
Location: Fukushima
Available Sizes: 720ml
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KUROUSHI

Junmai Ginjo "Black Bull"

The nose on this very special Junmai Ginjo sake is filled with earthy, ricey, honey, and leathery elements. Welcome to a sake that explains a rice varietal. Welcome to Omachi rice sakes. "Black Bull" is a wonderful expression of how Omachi rice works in the sake world. This extremely well-balanced sake is supremely rich and very full-bodied. Red wine lovers take note, as there are many layers of rice tones all over the place. Each glass is an example of the depth and grace of an Omachi rice sake that is vast and solid, and reminds one that drinking sake is drinking rice and not fruit. It is a hearty sake that has enough um-pah-pah to stand up to a ton of large flavored cuisines, but is also very drinkable on its own. .

SMV +3
ABV 16.5%
Rice Type: Omachi 50%
Location: Wakayama
Available Sizes: 720ml

GOZENSHU

Bodaimoto

The nose on this very important bottle of sake is a crafty collection of pear, mango, lemon peel, pineapple, and a hint of savory cocoa and rice aromas. Made by Maiko Tsuji, a female master brewer who wanted to honor the Omachi rice varietal (discovered in 1859) by using the traditional Bodaimoto method of sake making. Behold, a sake that is superbly flavorful and has a very unique body and drinking texture.

SMV -6
ABV 17%
Rice Type: Omachi 50%
Location: Okayama
Available Sizes: 720ml

GOZENSHU

“Bodaimoto” Nigori

The name “Bodaimoto” comes from the process originally used by monks at Shoryakuji Temple. Using this ancient process is a privilege, and they’ve superbly balanced the acidity, umami, and layered texture in the resulting sake using Omachi rice. This nigori’s rich, sweet flavor is abound in fresh apple and a dappling of bitterness all delivered with a silken texture that can turn anyone into a nigori lover.

SMV -6
ABV 17%
Rice Type: Omachi 50%
Location: Okayama
Available Sizes: 720ml
NIPPAN DAIDO

TENBU

Junmai Ginjo

“Creating a sake that can be paired with food”
By drawing out the natural umami of rice, integrated with each of the other elements of our sense of taste (sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness) to result in a soft, harmonious, and seamless flavor that can be enjoyed with meals.

SMV -6
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki 50%
Location: Okayama
Available Sizes: 720ml, 1.8L
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NABESHIMA

Daiginjo

Indulge in the exquisite craftsmanship and centuries-old tradition encapsulated within every sip of Nabeshima Daiginjo Sake. Crafted with meticulous care by skilled artisans at the esteemed Nabeshima Brewery, this Daiginjo exemplifies the pinnacle of Japanese sake excellence.

SMV +2
ABV 17%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki 35%
Location: Saga
Available Sizes: 720ml

JOZEN

Pink Aged

A reimagination of one of Japan’s most drinkable sake, this matured version has a nose rich with the scent of plums, cherries and raisins. Carefully aging this sake for over a year brings out the subtle, dry fruit flavor and a fuller body. Still, it retains the smoothness for which this brand is known. It’s surprisingly versatile, complementing fruit, aged cheese, and stewed or simmered meat.

SMV +3
ABV 15.5%
Rice Type: Gohyakumangoku, Miyamanishiki 55%
Location: Niigata
Available Sizes: 720ml
99 RANCH / TOTAL WINE

KATO KICHIBEE SHOTEN

Tokusen

A popular junmai daiginjo blend made from Yamadanishiki rice grown in Designation A, a district of Hyogo historically known to be of superior quality. The sake is aged in ice-cold temperatures for about two years. The resulting brew has an enticing aroma that leads into a smooth, deep flavor with chestnut and floral notes. Try pairing this richness with dishes heavy in butter, cheese or olive oil.

SMV +5
ABV 16%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki
Location: Fukui Prefecture
Available Sizes: 720ml
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KATO KICHIBEE SHOTEN

Born Gold Junmai

Born “Gold” is a winner of countless accolades and a staple everyone should try, even amongst our vast portfolio. This is a “muroka,” which doesn’t go through any refining treatments, keeping all the fine flavors and aroma intact. Extreme smoothness in texture is achieved by maturing at a temperature of 14 F for one year before blending. If you’re looking for a smooth, full-bodied junmai daiginjo to impress your friends, this is the one.

SMV +1
ABV 15%
Rice Type: Yamadanishiki 50%
Location: Niigata
Available Sizes: 720ml
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