Sake
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.
Kiku-Masamune Junmai Ginjo
Underripe pear and a touch of clove shape the aroma, with a fuller fruit note emerging as it opens. The palate is mellow and balanced, combining refreshing savouriness with a gently rounded texture. Crisp fruit keeps the centre lively while the spice adds definition. The finish is clean and composed, carrying pear, light spice and a subtle rice-driven richness in an even line.
Kirakucho Tokiwataru
Delicate ginjo aromatics and rice umami meet in an intricate, quietly powerful profile. The palate balances finesse with a deep core of flavour, carrying the savoury grain character through a measured, layered middle. Low-temperature maturation preserves the elegant shape while allowing the rice to remain clearly present. The final impression stays layered and poised, leaving gentle aromatics, rice depth and restrained power together.
Kidoizumi Afruge No. 2 2018 Junmai Sake
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.
Kidoizumi Afruge No. 1 2018 Junmai Sake
Bright acidity gives this junmai sake a vivid, vinous shape, while a single-stage fermentation builds concentration and character. Six months in a used red-wine barrel introduce red fruit and gentle oak, followed by a further eighteen months of maturation for added depth. The palate feels layered and savoury, moving from tangy freshness toward a rounder close shaped by mature fruit and soft oak tones.
Tamanohikari Junmai Ginjo Karakuchi 1.8 L
Fresh rice and delicate orchard fruit lead a clean, understated aroma. The palate is distinctly dry, with natural acidity bringing a brisk, refreshing edge and a gentle savoury note adding depth. Its texture is smooth but never heavy, allowing the rice character to remain clear through the middle. The finish is crisp and composed, leaving a subtle umami impression and a pure, lightly mineral aftertaste.
IWA 5 Assemblage 3
Bright floral and vegetal aromas open with remarkable definition, slowly deepening toward white pepper and darker, quieter tones. The palate is poised and almost weightless, yet carries real intensity and energy. Sweet, bitter, sour, spicy and savoury elements move in balance rather than isolation. The finish is tactile, racy and mouthwatering, lingering with refined smoothness and a clean, composed sense of depth.
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 300 mL
Dassai 45 Sparkling Junmai Daiginjo 360 mL
Tengumai Junmai Daiginjo 50
A gentle, natural aroma sets a quiet tone, leading into a light-bodied palate with measured acidity and a smooth texture. Restrained aging keeps the profile light and direct, giving the middle an easy flow without heaviness. The aroma stays subtle rather than assertive. The finish remains smooth, with gentle acidity and light body carrying the restrained character through the final impression.
Toyo Bijin Ichiban Matoi Junmai Daiginjo Sake
Juicy apple and mango lead with melon, papaya and strawberry. The palate is soft and finely textured, balancing gentle sweetness with clean acidity and a savoury thread of umami. Slow, cool fermentation keeps the aromas clear and lifted. The finish is refreshing and polished, leaving ripe fruit, floral fragrance and a delicate, poised off-dry impression.
Kokuryu Jungin Junmai Ginjo
Sweet fruit aromatics lead into a smooth, refreshing palate with a notably silky texture. The fruit remains clear and gently rounded, while a clean savoury line keeps the profile composed rather than overtly sweet. Its body is light enough to stay nimble, yet there is enough richness to give the middle palate shape. The finish is polished, fresh and quietly persistent.
