Selection
Domaine Roger Champault 2022 Côte de Champtin Sancerre
Juicy tropical fruit opens into a full, rounded palate shaped by bright freshness rather than weight. Gentle barrel texture and lees work bring savoury depth, while a fine hazelnut note gathers on the finish. The balance of ripe fruit, discreet richness and mineral poise suits roast chicken, grilled fish or creamy goat cheese.
Bonpland Guyana Uitvlugt 19 Year Old Rum 500 mL
Caramel, green apple and brown sugar open over ginger and a restrained smoky note. The palate is velvety yet structured, bringing pear, apple and wine-like fruit into warming spice and a lightly astringent grip. The cask influence adds depth without masking the rum's Guyanese character. The finish is long and smoky, carrying grape, ginger, tobacco and lingering dry spice.
Bonpland XO Premium Reserve Rum
Caramel and dark fruit lead a rich, rounded aroma, with vanilla and warm oak spice adding depth. The palate is full-bodied and softly sweet, balancing molasses-like richness with dried fruit and measured wood. Finishing in German wine casks brings a polished, vinous edge to the blend. The finish is long and gentle, fading through caramel, oak, dark fruit and restrained spice.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iichiko Premium Barley Shochu 900 mL
An elegant, aromatic nose introduces a barley-based shochu made with white barley koji. The flavour is soft, pleasant and rich, presenting the grain character clearly. Produced in Oita, it remains centred on the aroma and flavour of barley. The finish is very smooth, carrying that barley character through the close in the same gentle register.
Hououbiden Yuzushu 1.8 L
Fresh yuzu opens with vivid lemon, mandarin and grapefruit tones, followed by the fragrant bitterness of the peel. The palate is concentrated yet refreshing, bringing sweet citrus pulp into balance with a clean sake-derived base. A gentle savoury edge keeps the fruit from feeling heavy. The finish is bright, lightly bitter and persistent. Serve chilled, over ice or lengthened with soda alongside spicy dishes or citrus-led desserts.