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Eigashima Shuzo Shiratama Brandy Umeshu
Ripe ume fruit brings a clear sweet-and-sour balance, with brandy adding weight, warmth and a pronounced aromatic lift. The fruit remains fresh and direct on the palate, while the spirit base gives the liqueur a richer, smoother texture than a lighter umeshu. It finishes fruity and composed, with sweetness held in check by plum acidity. Serve lightly chilled or over ice, allowing the plum and brandy character to remain distinct.
Masahiro Seara Japanese Craft Vodka
Delicate and clean, with a mellow rice aroma and a quiet natural sweetness. A blend of rice and wheat distillates gives the palate a smooth, lightly creamy texture, while fresh fruit and subtle floral notes add lift. Double distillation and birchwood filtration keep the profile polished and free of harsh bitterness. The finish is soft, gently sweet and composed. Serve well chilled, with soda and citrus, or in a Martini where the restrained grain and floral character can remain clear.
Roku Sakura Bloom Edition Gin
Cherry blossom brings a delicate floral opening, joined by soft spring herbs and clean Japanese citrus. The profile is bright and composed rather than perfumed, with juniper holding the sakura character within a recognizably dry gin structure. Subtle sweetness rounds the middle, while fine spice and gentle bitterness keep the palate balanced. The texture is silky, carrying blossom and citrus into a long, fresh finish. Serve with soda or tonic and a thin citrus peel, or use in a Martini where the floral detail can remain clear.
The Japanese Liqueur Yuzukosho 500 mL
Fragrant yuzu gives the nose an immediate citrus lift, followed by a savoury edge and a measured chilli warmth. The palate is bright and tangy rather than conventionally sweet, with fresh peel, gentle salinity and green-chilli spice creating a distinctive, food-friendly shape. Heat builds gradually while the yuzu stays clear and aromatic through the centre. A clean, lively finish leaves citrus oil and soft pepper behind. Mix with soda, tonic or ginger ale, or add to a savoury cocktail.
The Japanese Liqueur Umeshiso Kanjuku 500 mL
Fully ripened ume brings rich plum fruit and a bright sweet-tart line, balanced by the fresh, herbaceous character of red shiso. Slow cold extraction preserves clarity and lift, giving the palate depth without turning heavy or overly sweet. The fruit remains vivid through the middle while shiso adds a cooling, lightly savoury edge and a clean aromatic finish. Serve over ice, lengthen with soda or use to bring layered plum and herbal character to cocktails.
Shin White Oak Aged Whisky Umeshu 720 mL
Ripe Japanese plum leads a rich but balanced profile, with bright citrus and vanilla bringing lift to the measured sweetness. The fruit is brewed with shochu, matured in white-oak casks and finished with Akashi whisky, giving the palate a rounded texture and a clear thread of oak. Plum remains at the centre while gentle whisky character adds depth rather than weight. The finish is lingering and softly woody, with citrus, vanilla and a final echo of malt.
Nikka Coffey Gin 700 mL
Japanese citrus brings immediate lift, with yuzu, kabosu, amanatsu and shequasar layered over juniper and a fine peppery note from sansho. The palate is silky and full, reflecting a corn-and-malted-barley base distilled through Nikka’s traditional Coffey stills. Citrus remains vivid through the centre while spice and gentle fruit sweetness give the gin depth without crowding its clean structure. The finish is smooth, lingering and finely aromatic. Serve with tonic, soda or in a precise Martini.
Nikka From The Barrel Whisky 500 mL
Rich and concentrated, with caramel, vanilla and dried fruit opening into peppery spice and polished oak. The palate has a generous, controlled intensity, balancing sweet malt character with grain whisky structure and a warm, persistent finish. More than a hundred malt and grain components are blended, then rested together to integrate their depth and texture. Despite the compact presentation, the style is broad and complex. Serve neat, over a large cube or with a measured splash of water.
Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin Recipe 01 700 mL
Fresh lemon zest, flowers and juniper open the nose, lifted by the bright, aromatic character of shekwasha citrus. The palate is vivid and layered, with guava leaf, goya and roselle bringing green, lightly tropical tones while Balinese long pepper adds a measured spicy edge. A rice-spirit foundation gives the gin a clean texture and gentle underlying sweetness. The finish is crisp and fragrant, returning to citrus, juniper and pepper. Serve in a Martini or with a restrained tonic.
MUJEN Original Rice Shochu
Roasted grain and sweet earth lead the nose, followed by a delicate nuttiness and a restrained touch of fruit. The palate is smooth and finely rounded, with the rice base giving the spirit a clean, supple texture rather than overt sweetness. Savoury depth and gentle warmth build through the middle, while the finish remains clear, balanced and quietly aromatic. Serve neat, over ice or lengthened with chilled soda for a lighter, food-friendly drink.
Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky
Rose and lychee lead a delicate nose, with rosemary, mature wood and sandalwood adding quiet depth. The palate is smooth and measured, bringing honeyed sweetness together with candied orange peel and white chocolate. Malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s principal distilleries give the blend a layered texture, while Japanese oak contributes a restrained incense-like note. The finish is subtle, tender and gently sweet, with citrus and polished wood lingering. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a carefully made highball.
The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700 mL
Malt and a gentle bitter note lead into a faint, crisp sweetness reminiscent of cherry blossom. This Japanese single malt is distilled in Tottori, matured in Sakura cherry-wood casks and brought to proof with spring water from Mount Daisen. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
Kaiyō The Peated Whisky
Roasted pecan, floral oak and melted butter open the nose, with tangy citrus peel giving the aroma lift. The palate is softly smoky rather than heavily peated, layering coffee and damp forest floor with anise and fresh mint. Mizunara oak adds an aromatic, gently spicy frame around the smoke. Cassia and cola notes emerge toward the finish, followed by a darker thread of spiced fruit compote. The close is warming, earthy and dry, with smoke and oak lingering in measured balance. Serve neat or with a few drops of water.
Osuzuyama Distillery Osuzu Gin 700 mL
Bright yuzu and citrus peel lead the nose, followed by juniper, coriander and a subtle marine note. The palate is vivid and refreshing, with tangerine and kumquat fruit framed by ginger, mint and the peppery lift of sansho. Sakaki evergreen contributes a dry, woodsy undertone, while the sweet-potato shochu base gives the texture gentle breadth. The finish is clean, spicy and aromatic, with citrus and forest notes lingering. Try it with soda or tonic, or in a restrained martini.
Kujira Ryukyu 10 Year Old White Oak Virgin Cask Whisky 700 mL
Honey and brown sugar lead a warm, fragrant nose, with soft oak and anise-like spice adding definition. The palate is rounded and gently creamy, bringing butter caramel, liquorice and baked bread together with cinnamon and clove. Made from indica rice with Okinawan black koji, then matured for more than a decade in virgin white oak, it finishes smooth, lightly tannic and persistently spiced. Serve neat or with a few drops of water.
Asahi Super Dry 620 mL
Pale and bright, with clean grain, subtle rice character and a restrained hop note. The palate is light-bodied and brisk, built around a dry, crisp profile that clears quickly rather than lingering. Lively carbonation makes it especially refreshing. Serve very cold with sushi, tempura, grilled fish, yakitori, salty snacks or lightly spiced dishes.
Kawatsuru Oseto Kimoto Junmai Sake 300 mL
Crisp and dry, with refined aromas of pear, melon and banana over a savoury rice core. Traditional kimoto brewing brings gentle depth, measured acidity and an umami-led shape without obscuring the clean finish. The balance makes it versatile at the table; serve chilled or lightly warmed with grilled fish, yakitori, tempura, mushrooms or soy-braised dishes.
Nanbu Bijin Honjozo Namachozo Sake 300 mL
Fresh and clear in style, with clean rice tones, gentle fruit and a rounded, satisfying texture. This raw-stored honjozo is heat-treated only before shipping, preserving a lively profile while remaining polished and stable. A measured savoury edge and crisp finish make it especially versatile at the table; serve well chilled with sashimi, grilled fish, tempura or lightly seasoned poultry.
Tengumai Yamahai Nigori 720 mL
Cloudy and creamy in texture, with bright orchard fruit, gentle lactic notes and a savoury undercurrent from the traditional yamahai method. The palate balances mellow richness with a lightly bittersweet edge before finishing clean and dry. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, yakitori, tempura or mildly spicy dishes.
Suntory -196 Peach Vodka Seltzer Can
Premium vodka and succulent peach essence form this sparkling prepared drink. The official profile calls it refreshing and explains that the brand’s freezing technique is used to capture whole-fruit flavour. Its composition is presented as a vodka-based carbonated beverage. Peach fruit, vodka and carbonation define the recorded profile, with the fruit essence clearly named in the official recipe.
Gekkeikan Plum Wine
Subtly sweet and full-bodied, with ripe plum nectar at the centre and a gentle touch of apple and pear tartness bringing balance. Notes of peach, nectarine, toasted almond and warm spice add depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, smooth and clean. Serve chilled, over ice, with spicy dishes or alongside a simple fruit dessert.
Yamamoto Doh-Kara Extra Dry Junmai
A fresh, lightly aromatic opening gives way to a brief hint of sweetness before the palate turns decisively dry. Clean rice flavour and a bright, ginjo-like lift keep the middle focused, while the extra-dry structure builds toward the finish. The final impression is crisp and energetic, with savoury clarity, faint sweetness and firm dryness arriving in a well-defined sequence.
Sohomare Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo Sake 720 mL
Herbal notes, clove and orange peel lead into stone fruit and a subtle earthy savouriness. The palate is silky and layered, balancing honeyed richness with roasted nuts, clean acidity and a measured thread of umami. Traditional kimoto brewing gives the texture depth without making it heavy. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving citrus, cream, mushroom and a gently dry, food-friendly close.
Okunomatsu Kinmon Gold Crest Sake 720 mL
Fragrant and balanced, with a warm flavour and a gently sweet profile. The rice is polished to seventy percent, while the sake meter value is minus one. It can be served chilled, at room temperature, gently warmed or hot. The style is intended for simple evening drinking, with an even character that remains approachable across a broad range of serving temperatures.
Mimurosugi Bodaimoto Sake 720 mL
A gentle, clean aroma introduces fresh rice and a softly rounded savoury note. The palate is light in movement but carries rich umami through a smooth, layered texture. Fine acidity gives the middle definition and keeps the richness poised. The finish gathers quiet power without becoming heavy, leaving delicate grain, fresh acidity and a clear, composed aftertaste.
Yamagata Masamune Junmai Ginjo Usunigori Sake 720 mL
Tropical fruit and lychee rise from the glass, followed by a soft, elegant palate with gentle sweetness and bright acidity. A fine veil of rice lees gives this lightly cloudy sake a supple texture without sacrificing its clean, dry finish. Serve chilled with tempura, grilled meats or fuller-flavoured mushroom dishes.
Kozaemon Junmai Yuzushu 720 mL
Fresh yuzu rises immediately from a sake-based Japanese liqueur made entirely with fruit from Umaji Village in Kochi. The citrus aroma is vivid and direct, followed by refreshing yuzu flavour and a gentle sweetness. Produced by a Gifu brewery founded in the early eighteenth century, it keeps the fruit at the centre from the first aroma through the close, with the bright citrus character remaining clear and focused.
Kidoizumi 2018 Afruge No. 2 Junmai Sake 500 mL
Bright acidity gives this sake a vivid, vinous profile, while extended maturation brings breadth and quiet complexity. Time in a used white-wine barrel adds a measured oak influence without overwhelming the rice character. The palate feels layered and composed, moving from tangy freshness toward a rounder, more mature impression. The finish is persistent and neatly balanced, with acidity and barrel character held in careful proportion.










