{"title":"Akita, Japan","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":"dewatsuru-kimoto-junmai-720ml","title":"Dewatsuru Kimoto Junmai 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDry, earthy old school sake made by the \"hands on\" Kimoto method and the classic #7 yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes of shiitake and shoyu on the nose while the palate is lime, mushroom, earthiness and ever so tasty. Dry, short, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big staff favourite as a session sake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34636656273,"sku":"AK02K800","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/dewatsuru-kimoto-junmai-720ml.jpg?v=1495010203"},{"product_id":"kariho-junkei-karakuchi-720ml","title":"Kariho Junkei Karakuchi 720ml","description":"\u003c!--2016 Oct, Tasted Feb 2017 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dry session sake milled to just 80% for you to enjoy the natural characters of Akitasakekomachi rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is as you expect - freshly steamed akitakomachi rice, rice bran, banana and cream. Slightly spicy citrus palate with mild lemon, white pepper, earthiness, rich umami and a medium finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full flavoured sake that is super friendly with a variety of foods. Best consumed in an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ochoko-porcelain-sake-cup\"\u003eochoko\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sake-guinomi-60ml-osaka-suzuki\"\u003eguinomi\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--2016 Feb OLD\n\u003cp\u003eA dry session sake milled to just 80% for you to enjoy the natural characters of Akitasakekomachi rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is as you expect - of freshly steamed akitakomachi rice, with a touch of honey. Slightly spicy palate with mild daidai citrus, vanilla, earthiness and a rich creamy mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full flavoured sake that is super friendly with a variety of foods. Best consumed in an \u003ca href=\"\/p\/Drinkware\/Ochoko-Porcelain-Sake-Cup\/DR01\"\u003eochoko\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/p\/Gifts\/Sake-Guinomi-60ml-Osaka-Suzuki\/SU01\"\u003eguinomi\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34637436817,"sku":"AK09K800","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kariho-junkei-karakuchi-720ml.jpg?v=1495010761"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-extra-dry-dokara-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Extra Dry Dokara 720ml","description":"\u003c!--July 2017--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is subtle lemon, wet stone and bergamot flowers. Made with Yamamoto yeast and Fukuhibiki rice the palate is clean \u0026amp; refreshing with a chalky almost limestone finish. As with all Yamamoto sake there is a slight spritz on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Dec 2016--\u003e \u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is like the lovechild of Barossa Riesling and Hunter Semillon with an explosion of citrus. Made with Yamamoto yeast and Fukuhibiki rice the palate is clean \u0026amp; refreshing with a chalky almost limestone finish. As with all Yamamoto sake there is a slight spritz on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine example of modern fresh dry sake by cult brewer Tomo Yamamoto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35050368977,"sku":"YA04K800","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-extra-dry-dokara-720ml_march2019.jpg?v=1553819200"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-midnight-blue-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Midnight Blue Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003c!-- May 2024 arrival--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidnight Blue is a cornerstone of the Yamamoto portfolio. A refreshing style of sake with a bright palate of melon, sherbet, pink lady apple, underripe pineapple and a slight CO2 fizz. A sophisticated and elegant drink to kick off any dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35050642577,"sku":"YA03K800","price":53.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-midnight-blue-720ml_aug-2019.jpg?v=1565141383"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-pure-black-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Pure Black Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modern, fresh style of junmai ginjo by maverick brewer Yamamoto with aromas of rockmelon, kiwi, pineapple, grapefruit and natural wet stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is bottled just a few days after pressing, leaving a slight spritz on the palate. Sherbet, citrus peel, honeydew, pink grapefruit and minerals predominate. Short, clean finish with food friendly acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Yamamoto Pure Black sake is very hard to get in Japan. We are lucky to receive an allocation from this cult brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35052270737,"sku":"YA01K800","price":53.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-pure-black-720ml-new-label-sep20.jpg?v=1616102890"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-strawberry-red-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Strawberry Red Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very unique sake from Yamamoto brewed using White Koji (normally reserved for shochu) instead of Yellow Koji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Koji produces more citric acid and the result is a sake that is refreshing like home-made lemonade with wild strawberry, red currant, crunchy apple and cranberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is the tiniest amount of captured CO2 that enhances the lively character of this sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake stands alone without the need for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- OLD\n\u003cp\u003eA refreshing full flavoured sake with Rosé like characters. Dark berries and redcurrants dominate the nose with cut hay and a sprinkling of petals. A very unique sake using white koji generally reserved for making shochu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic and semi sweet, this sake stands alone without the need for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35057702801,"sku":"YA02K800","price":51.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-strawberry-red720ml.jpg?v=1495864339"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-doki-doki-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Doki Doki 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Doki Doki\" belongs to the wonderful world of Japanese rhyming slang representing the sound of a fast beating heart. It's on high rotation in J-pop love songs and romantic anime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoki Doki the sake evokes the same excitement with a bright fresh palate of pink lady apple, underripe pineapple, fresh chinotto citrus (Italian sour orange) and an underlying balancing sweetness. A fantastic start to any evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eThis seasonal sake \"Doki Doki\" is translated as heart beat. Junmai Ginjo sake with aroma of lemon, pineapple and medium-sweet palate of apple, unripened pineapple with hints of pear, minerals \u0026amp; the trademark Yamamoto spritz. A delicious sweet n' sour balance crafted --by Yamamoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":934384205851,"sku":"YA06K800","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-doki-doki-720ml.jpg?v=1505642472"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-akita-royal-straight-flush-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Akita Royal Straight Flush 720ml","description":"\u003c!--Diamonds--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Royal Straight Flush of Clubs (or as they say in Japan - Clover)...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamamoto san has jumped the shark by incorporating 5 Akita rice varieties and 5 Akita yeasts in one bottle of Junmai Daiginjo. This sake is all about the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little more restrained palate than Yamamoto's usual flamboyant style. Starfruit, pineapple, passionfruit, guava, agave and a hint of citrus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is a sure bet for any punter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12227849748570,"sku":"YA08K800","price":75.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/yamamoto-akita-royal-straight-flush-clubs-720ml.jpg?v=1733737337"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-ice-blue-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Ice Blue 720ml","description":"\u003c!--March 2019--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop shelf sake from Yamamoto. Enjoy flavours of white peach, pear, sugar plum, melon \u0026amp; quince. Very subtle undertone of cedar from the tank it was brewed in. The palate is fine grained, medium sweet yet tempered with crunchy acidity that make this a sake you will want to drink more and more. Amazing sake from Yamamoto san.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16534959226970,"sku":"YA10K800","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-ice-blue-720ml_3.jpg?v=1616295799"},{"product_id":"dewatsuru-junmai-daiginjo-marlin-720ml","title":"Dewatsuru Junmai Daiginjo Marlin 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very approachable sake to enjoy well chilled served in a wine glass. Sweet floral aromas are quite subdued and the palate a well balanced blend of honeysuckle, musk melon and ripe orange with hints of pleasant bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is an excellent example of the purity of flavour that can be achieved with Yamadanishiki rice. Very well priced for a Junmai Daiginjo sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be paired with ... you guessed it ... fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17718536274010,"sku":"AK11K800","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/dewatsuru-junmai-daiginjo-marlin-720ml.jpg?v=1565079762"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-yamahai-junmai-tensugi-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Yamahai Junmai Tensugi 720ml","description":"\u003c!--Jan 2020--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in Japan's one and only Tensugi tank - a Japanese cedar native to Akita. Tensugi is so rare that nowadays is unable to be harvested. Yamamoto san found a 200yo Tensugi tree that was felled in 1975 and commissioned it to be made into a brewing tank. It is the only tank of its kind in all Japan and with care Yamamoto will be able to brew sake in it for the next 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd now about the sake. This Yamahai sake is made from 100% Miyamanishiki rice and fermented entirely in the Tensugi tank after which it is named. Not your typical Yamahai. Subtle nose of apple, peach and cedar. The juicy palate starts with an array of peach, apple, citrus and pine along with hints of mineral. Cedar \u0026amp; spice increases as the sake warms in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sophisticated, clean, modern yamahai by cult brewer Tomo Yamamoto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31723833950298,"sku":"YA11K800","price":51.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-yamahai-junmai-tensugi-720ml.jpg?v=1578443883"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-turquoise-blue-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Turquoise Blue Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refreshing medium-dry sake with light minerally palate, mandarin, new season stonefruit. One of the best new sake from Yamamoto in recent years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeels like a hard seltzer. Impressive short clean finish. Think summer days, buckets of prawns, good friends \u0026amp; barbeques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Feb 2018\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no hiding the fact we are excited about the latest shipment of of Midnight Blue. This nama genshu seasonal limited addition is an extended remix of the original with an explosion of ripe melon, peach, apple, pear and pineapple and orange. Undoubtable Yamamoto in style with freshness and slight spritz of trapped CO2 to tickle the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love fresh, vibrant styles of sake – get it while you can. Yamamato from Akita has a strong following and is more often than not sold out in Japan. We are lucky to have received an allocation from this cult brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has not been pasteurised and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e \u003c!--2017\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, aromatic and fruit driven sake with peaches, pineapple and melon. The palate is aligned with a richer style semillon \/ sauvignon that finishes clean and dry. Another session sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Yamamato Midnight Blue is sold out in Japan. We are lucky to have received an allocation from this cult brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartnered with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamamoto-pure-black-junmai-ginjo-720ml\"\u003eYamamoto Pure Black\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamamoto-strawberry-red-junmai-ginjo-720ml\"\u003eYamamoto Strawberry Red\u003c\/a\u003e this sake makes in interesting object lesson on how yeast affects the finished sake. All three are made from the same rice all milled to 55%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38072309022914,"sku":"YA12K800","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-turquoise-blue-720ml.jpg?v=1611555731"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-sunshine-yellow-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Sunshine Yellow 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refreshing sake is best enjoyed on a hot summers night. If you are a cocktail fan and love a Paloma or Margarita you will love the pink grapefruit, meyer lemon nature of this sake. There is the slightest hint of underripe pineapple and a touch of very pleasant bitterness that pair well with salty and oily foods. Yamahai Zukuri was the chosen starter method and this shows in higher than average acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has not been double pasteurised and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41280211288258,"sku":"YA13K800","price":51.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-sunshine-yellow-720ml.jpg?v=1637550959"},{"product_id":"kariho-yamahai-junmai-chokarakuchi-720ml","title":"Kariho Yamahai Junmai Chokarakuchi 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sake is a lesson on how transformative a change in temperature can affect the enjoyment of some styles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cp\u003eDare to drink it chilled and you will be affronted with very strong acidity that masks the nuances of this sake.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarmed to 40-50c this sake emerges from its cocoon. Although super dry you can taste the sweet rice character of Miyamanishiki and Akinosei mixed with some mild spice, mandarin and umami. The palate is broad with a richness that finishes short and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old school dry yamahai that brings back memories of a smoke filled izakaya, grilled mackerel and a room filled with retired salarymen talking about \"Back in the day...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of warm sake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41280450887874,"sku":"AK14K800","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kariho-yamahai-junmai-chokarakuchi-720ml.jpg?v=1637555479"},{"product_id":"kariho-yamahai-junmai-chokarakuchi-300ml","title":"Kariho Yamahai Junmai Chokarakuchi 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sake is a lesson on how transformative a change in temperature can affect the enjoyment of some styles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cp\u003eDare to drink it chilled and you will be affronted with very strong acidity that masks the nuances of this sake.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarmed to 40-50c this sake emerges from its cocoon. Although super dry you can taste the sweet rice character of Miyamanishiki and Akinosei mixed with some mild spice, mandarin and umami. The palate is broad with a richness that finishes short and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old school dry yamahai that brings back memories of a smoke filled izakaya, grilled mackerel and a room filled with retired salarymen talking about \"Back in the day...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of warm sake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41280611549378,"sku":"AK15K800","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kariho-yamahai-junmai-chokarakuchi-300ml.jpg?v=1637556203"},{"product_id":"kariho-junmai-ginjo-rokushu-720ml","title":"Kariho Junmai Ginjo Rokushu 720ml","description":"\u003c!--2022 Mar shipment --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to filtering sake the majority of breweries use the efficient and modern Yabuta press. This Kariho sake is filtered using a bank of 6 (\"Roku\" in Japanese) old school \"Fune\" presses hence the name \"Rokushu\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Junmai Ginjo is a light textured sake with delicate characteristics of pear, lychee, melon and macadamia with a clean finish. The overall impression is dry with very well integrated acidity and  modest fruit characters to keep you coming back for another glass (or bottle). An easy drinking premium sake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41803497439426,"sku":"AK16K800","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kariho-junmai-ginjo-rokushu-720ml.jpg?v=1648424294"},{"product_id":"kariho-junmai-daiginjo-ginsenju-720ml","title":"Kariho Junmai Daiginjo Ginsenju 720ml","description":"\u003c!--2022 Sep shipment --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKariho JD brewed from local Akitasakekomachi rice milled to 45%. The delicate nose is a bouquet of white flowers followed by a medium complex palate of rosewater, orange blossom, melon, pear and yellow plum. The finish is refreshingly short allowing you to enjoy the next sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438729859266,"sku":"AK17K800","price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kariho-junmai-daiginjo-ginsenju-720ml.jpg?v=1662890775"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-butterfly-purple-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Butterfly Purple 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refreshing, easy drinking style of sake from Yamamoto. Flavours of juicy starfruit, white peach, young pineapple and firm apricots with an oh so smooth texture. Made from rare Kamenoo rice this is a session sake that with have you reaching for a second and third glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43077572657346,"sku":"YA16K800","price":53.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-butterfly-purple-720ml.jpg?v=1680084445"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-sparkling-sake-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Sparkling Sake 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNever judge a book by its cover, nor a sake by its label. The playful nature of the Sparkling Yamamoto label belies a sophisticated, clean, lean and dry sake. This is celebration sake at its best with crisp apple, muscat, grapefruit and minerals with pleasant tiny bubbles that dance on the tongue. Perfect to toast any occasion or as a pre- dinner drink as you mix and mingle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings to know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is usunigori meaning it has some very fine lees left in the bottle from the secondary fermentation, so yes, it is meant to be cloudy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, 15 minutes before opening gently turn the bottle upside down and put back in fridge. Open the lid carefully as there is quite a bit of pressure in the bottle. 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