{"title":"Aged","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTest sake collection description h1.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubtitle h2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec sapien elit, lobortis eget varius in, iaculis sit amet risus. Morbi sagittis fringilla felis, eu hendrerit nulla hendrerit in. Nullam pellentesque velit id bibendum aliquet. Nunc porttitor placerat tellus ut consectetur. Aliquam cursus vehicula massa ac bibendum. Etiam interdum erat nec leo auctor, non placerat est sollicitudin. Donec eu ultricies massa, id condimentum sem. Aliquam vel velit sem. Vestibulum sagittis tellus et justo lacinia accumsan. Donec vel interdum turpis. Etiam vitae risus nec tortor hendrerit finibus id ut mi. Mauris eget rhoncus elit, vel iaculis libero.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"senbazuru-aged-daiginjo-900ml","title":"Senbazuru Aged Daiginjo 900ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sake is aged for 5 years in bottle at zero degrees Celsius but still exhibits freshness like it was brewed yesterday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart a little cooler in the glass and let it develop to reveal a multi layered complexity. Orange peel, cedar forest, parchment and a surprising freshness on the nose. Layers of flavour are ever changing as the sake warms in the glass with custard apple, pineapple, brown sugar, raisin, melon and papaya ... some of the flavours you can expect. This sake finishes with super fine grained and focussed acidity that encourages another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis super limited sake is a great lesson on how good aged sake (kept in pristine condition) can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eHuge aroma of lemon, pineapple lollies, anise, melon, juniper and pleasant earthiness. The colour is a bright with the slightest hint of sepia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere in the vicinity of 11-12 degrees this sake hits the spot with a rich liqueur like texture, honey, mulled spice, paw paw, anise and a buttery smoothness. It’s so complex and develops in the glass with new and interesting characters coming to the fore with each change in temperature. Was that a little aged Riesling character? The finish is long, refined with a fine grained acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35147186897,"sku":"SA04K800","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-aged-daiginjo-900ml.jpg?v=1495954905"},{"product_id":"daruma-masamune-3-year-old-koshu-180ml","title":"Daruma Masamune 3 Year Old Koshu 180ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 3 yo aged sake is highly recommended for anyone wanting to try younger styles of koshu. It is showing already showing considerable development with aromas of vanilla, raisin, light bone broth, almonds and lightly pickled daikon. The palate is sweet, complex with praline, dried apricot and banana, coffee, chocolate and orange peel. Balanced and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaruma Masamune are held in very high regard in the sake world when it come to rich styles of aged sake. They brew sake that is high in umami, amino acid and sweetness and then age in both bottle and large storage tanks at the ambient temperature of the brewery. The temperature fluctuates from near freezing in winter to about 26 degrees celsius in summer and it’s these special conditions that help create the rich and unctuous style of sake that Daruma is reknowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuramaster 2022 Gold medal winner for Koshu\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6422778413083,"sku":"DA31K800","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/daruma-masamune-3yo-koshu-180ml-march2019.jpg?v=1553923658"},{"product_id":"daruma-masamune-5-year-old-koshu-180ml","title":"Daruma Masamune 5 Year Old Koshu 180ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5 year old koshu with an enticing medium amber colour and a mesmerising nose of dried apricot, bone broth, and honey. Rich umami dominates the very well-balanced palate of coffee, deep caramel, brazil nut and dried banana. The texture is chewy with an easygoing finish. Surprisingly easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaruma Masamune are held in very high regard in the sake world when it come to rich styles of aged sake. They brew sake that is high in umami, amino acid and sweetness and then age in both bottle and large storage tanks at the ambient temperature of the brewery. The temperature fluctuates from near freezing in winter to about 26 degrees celsius in summer and it’s these special conditions that help create the rich and unctuous style of sake that Daruma is reknowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6423177199643,"sku":"DA51K800","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/daruma-masamune-5yo-koshu-180ml-march2019.jpg?v=1553924425"},{"product_id":"daruma-masamune-10-year-old-koshu-180ml","title":"Daruma Masamune 10 Year Old Koshu 180ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt take 10 years to create this balanced and powerful yet restrained sake. The aroma is shoyu, pickles, mom’s chocolate cake and peat moss followed by a super balanced palate. Enjoy flavours of deep caramel, bone broth, currants, dried cherry, coffee bitterness, dark chocolate, with hints of cinnamon, fenugreek and basil. An amazing aged sake with incredible balance of sweet and savoury with killer umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaruma Masamune are held in very high regard in the sake world when it come to rich styles of aged sake. They brew sake that is high in umami, amino acid and sweetness and then age in both bottle and large storage tanks at the ambient temperature of the brewery. The temperature fluctuates from near freezing in winter to about 26 degrees celsius in summer and it’s these special conditions that help create the rich and unctuous style of sake that Daruma is reknowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6423228710939,"sku":"DA101K800","price":52.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/daruma-masamune-10yo-koshu-180ml-march2019.jpg?v=1553925194"},{"product_id":"daruma-masamune-10-year-old-koshu-720ml","title":"Daruma Masamune 10 Year Old Koshu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt take 10 years to create this balanced and powerful yet restrained sake. The aroma is shoyu, pickles, mom’s chocolate cake and peat moss followed by a super balanced palate. Enjoy flavours of deep caramel, bone broth, currants, dried cherry, coffee bitterness, dark chocolate, with hints of cinnamon, fenugreek and basil. An amazing aged sake with incredible balance of sweet and savoury with killer umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaruma Masamune are held in very high regard in the sake world when it come to rich styles of aged sake. They brew sake that is high in umami, amino acid and sweetness and then age in both bottle and large storage tanks at the ambient temperature of the brewery. The temperature fluctuates from near freezing in winter to about 26 degrees celsius in summer and it’s these special conditions that help create the rich and unctuous style of sake that Daruma is reknowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6423335993371,"sku":"DA107K800","price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/daruma-masamune-10yo-koshu-720ml-march2019.jpg?v=1553926548"},{"product_id":"daruma-masamune-5-year-old-koshu-720ml","title":"Daruma Masamune 5 Year Old Koshu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5 year old koshu with an enticing medium amber colour and a mesmerising nose of dried apricot, bone broth, and honey. Rich umami dominates the very well-balanced palate of coffee, deep caramel, brazil nut and dried banana. The texture is chewy with an easygoing finish. Surprisingly easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaruma Masamune are held in very high regard in the sake world when it come to rich styles of aged sake. They brew sake that is high in umami, amino acid and sweetness and then age in both bottle and large storage tanks at the ambient temperature of the brewery. The temperature fluctuates from near freezing in winter to about 26 degrees celsius in summer and it’s these special conditions that help create the rich and unctuous style of sake that Daruma is reknowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6423389044763,"sku":"DA57K800","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/daruma-masamune-5yo-koshu-720ml-march2019.jpg?v=1553927316"},{"product_id":"daruma-masamune-3-year-old-koshu-720ml","title":"Daruma Masamune 3 Year Old Koshu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 3 yo aged sake is highly recommended for anyone wanting to try younger styles of koshu. It is showing already showing considerable development with aromas of vanilla, raisin, light bone broth, almonds and lightly pickled daikon. The palate is sweet, complex with praline, dried apricot and banana, coffee, chocolate and orange peel. Balanced and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaruma Masamune are held in very high regard in the sake world when it come to rich styles of aged sake. They brew sake that is high in umami, amino acid and sweetness and then age in both bottle and large storage tanks at the ambient temperature of the brewery. 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The palate is a wild sweet\/sour\/savoury rollercoaster ride of toffee apple, honey, coffee, toasted hazelnuts and umami. Drink well chilled. A very divisive sake that is an excellent IWC multi award winning example of this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet pairings: dark chocolate, chocolate cake, over icecream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury pairings: cheese, steak, tempura, rich dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuramaster Platinum medal winner - 2023, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6428791144475,"sku":"EN02K800","price":68.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanahato-kijoshu-aged-8-years-500ml-march2019.jpg?v=1553918554"},{"product_id":"dewatsuru-daiginjo-koshu-ideha-no-mezame-720ml","title":"Dewatsuru Daiginjo Koshu Ideha no Mezame 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition low temperature aged Daiginjo is milled to just 35% and kept in bottle for 20 years. The colour remains fresh and bright and the nose has retained a hint of melon and citrus with a slight earthiness reminiscent of kasutori shochu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sake to sit and sip after dinner with hard cheese and all the condiments. Deep flavour, savoury caramel, honey, spice and a pleasant astringency with a dry finish. We found this sake to be better the next day or dare we say this is a sake you could decant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43854413824194,"sku":"AK19K800","price":288.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/dewatsuru-daiginjo-koshu-ideha-no-mezame-720ml.jpg?v=1703661225"},{"product_id":"mizuhana-1355-2024-500ml-sake","title":"Mizuhana 1355 2024 500ml Sake","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMizuhana 1355\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted using the brewing techniques of Bodaisen Shoryakuji Temple and produced during the summer months using a rare zero-stage mash method, this exceptional sake revives a style that has largely disappeared from modern production. The recipe originates from Goshu no Nikki, an early Muromachi-period technical text on sake brewing, offering a fascinating insight into Japan's medieval brewing traditions. In an era where winter brewing has been the standard for centuries, the opportunity to experience a sake brewed in the heat of summer is truly unique. To ensure historical authenticity, fermentation takes place in traditional earthenware vessels, faithfully recreating the conditions of the original method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts brilliant medium-amber hue hints at the complexity waiting in the glass. Aromas of forest earth, preserved kumquat, and wild honey create an inviting and deeply evocative bouquet. On the palate, a captivating interplay of sweetness and acidity unfolds, revealing layers of dried nectarine, ripe persimmon, and glazed orange-almond cake. A subtle richness coats the lips, while savoury umami notes provide depth and balance, preventing the sweeter elements from overwhelming the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long, elegant, and deeply satisfying, making this a remarkable sake to enjoy on its own. Equally suited as a contemplative after-dinner drink, it rewards slow appreciation without the need for food accompaniment. While beautifully expressive today, this sake also offers the potential for further cellaring at ambient temperature, where additional layers of complexity can continue to develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAncient style with Modern Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle has an NFC chip for you to authenticate the bottle and launches information about the project on your phone. It shows locations of the rice growing, the brewery and after opening the location where you opened the bottle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Mizuhana Project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMizuhana is an exciting and innovative passion project from Yucho Shuzo, the acclaimed brewery behind Kaze no Mori. Dedicated to bringing history back to life, Mizuhana explores and recreates sake styles described in ancient texts, offering a rare glimpse into Japan’s rich brewing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as one of the most groundbreaking initiatives in modern sake, Mizuhana is redefining how the industry connects with its past. By resurrecting forgotten brewing methods and historical recipes, this pioneering project offers sake enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience flavors and traditions that have been lost for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760042328258,"sku":"YU19K800","price":175.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/mizuhana-1355-2024-500ml-japanese-sake.jpg?v=1781092501"},{"product_id":"mizuhana-1568-2023-500ml-sake","title":"Mizuhana 1568 2023 500ml Sake","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMizuhana 1568\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and fleeting opportunity to go back in time and experience sake from the days of Nobunaga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewed according to a recipe recorded in the Tamonin Nikki (1568), a diary written by a monk at Kofukuji Temple, this remarkable sake offers a rare glimpse into Japan's brewing history. Crafted during the winter months using a traditional three-stage fermentation process - the foundation of modern sake production - it is brewed in historically accurate earthenware vessels to preserve authenticity and faithfully recreate the methods of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly captivating sake that invites adventurous drinkers on a journey through time. The aromatic profile is both intriguing and complex, with notes reminiscent of mead, hops, koji, and ripe apricot. Rich and layered, yet surprisingly vibrant, it immediately sets itself apart from conventional aged sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts striking golden-amber hue hints at maturity, while the palate delivers an unexpected elegance and balance. Complex layers unfold with every sip: delicate earthy honey, orange peel, apricot, cinnamon spice, gentle acidity, and a deeply satisfying umami character. The texture is luxurious and almost silky, carrying remarkable depth without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its complexity, the finish remains clean, refined, and gently lingering, making it astonishingly drinkable. This is an aged sake of exceptional balance and craftsmanship—one that encourages another glass, and perhaps even another bottle. It's easy to imagine that, centuries ago, this would have been considered a truly refined and prestigious sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAncient style with Modern Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle has an NFC chip for you to authenticate the bottle and launches information about the project on your phone. It shows locations of the rice growing, the brewery and after opening the location where you opened the bottle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Mizuhana Project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMizuhana is an exciting and innovative passion project from Yucho Shuzo, the acclaimed brewery behind Kaze no Mori. Dedicated to bringing history back to life, Mizuhana explores and recreates sake styles described in ancient texts, offering a rare glimpse into Japan’s rich brewing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as one of the most groundbreaking initiatives in modern sake, Mizuhana is redefining how the industry connects with its past. 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