{"title":"Discover Japanese Sake","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kubota-shuzo-enryu-720ml","title":"Kubota Shuzo Enryu 720ml","description":"\u003c!--Aug 2019--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nama flavour bomb made from rare Shinrikii rice thought once to be extinct since the 1920’s. The palate is ripe pear, banana, grape, mild spice and fruit tingle (the yellow one). The 17.2% alcohol content is very well integrated into this rich, full flavoured sake with a clean dry finish. Apart from what is in the bottle, this sake has the sexiest packaging by far, with an embroidered gold label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is unpasteurised and is designed to be drunk young and fresh. This sake must be stored refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17718984310874,"sku":"KU25K800","price":51.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kubota-shuzo-enryu-720ml.jpg?v=1565085199"},{"product_id":"kuromatsu-hakusen-kuro-720ml","title":"Kuromatsu Hakusen Kuro 720ml","description":"\u003c!--2017 Aug--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes and profile are based on an initial serving temperature of 6℃.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, elegant, refined and absolutely delicious. A sake to impress even the biggest sake afficionado. This ultra premium sake is milled down to 40%. Notes of honeydew, peach, freshly churned butter, almond meal and lemon myrtle. Pure balance of flavours, super smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEM labels of this sake are poured in Michelin starred restaurants in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - Fine Sake Awards Grand Gold Medal 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - Nagoya Regional Taxation Bureau Competition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39643200454850,"sku":"HA14K800","price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kuromatsu-hakusen-kuro-720ml.jpg?v=1617794445"},{"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. 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