{"title":"Japanese Sake","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNihonshu\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Sake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've tasted Japanese sake before and only ever had a bad experience, prepare to be surprised because you've never tried sake like this. If you've never tried sake, prepare to enjoy a drink that has inspired artists, built a nation, emboldened samurai and inked ten million business transactions. Discover how delicious sake really can be with a collection of just a few of our favourites.\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":"oita-oni-koroshi-dohatsu-shoten-dty-300ml","title":"Oita Oni Koroshi Dohatsu Shoten Dry 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarthy, umami rich, super dry sake. A genshu (undiluted) yet surprisingly mild for its 19% alcohol content. Aroma of lychee and rice bran. Sweet nutty almond milk on the palate with a cleansing dry finish. Staff favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a big alcoholic superdry sake that tastes surprisingly mild for it's 19% alcohol content. An earthy umami rich session sake not for the fainthearted. This genshu (undiluted sake) has a mild upfront sweetness giving way to an broad dry finish. Kick back with a bottle of Dohatsu Shoten (translates as boiling hot with rage) when you need to banish your personal demons. A Friday night sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like it hot like Marilyn don't be afraid to warm a tokkuri or two of this iconic sake. You will be rewarded with a rounder, sweeter flavour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34876435153,"sku":"OI82K800","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/oita-oni-koroshi-dohatsu-shoten-300ml.jpg?v=1495955793"},{"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":"kubota-shuzo-kuranoyado-180ml","title":"Kubota Shuzo Kuranoyado 180ml","description":"\u003c!--2020 October--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuranoyado translates as “The Brewery Inn” and is named after the famous manga of the same name. In turn the manga was inspired a visit to Kubota Shuzo by the author. An excellent example of a Junmai Ginjo made from Yamadanishiki rice grown just a stone’s throw from the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is restrained with a subtle \"pink lady apple\" character. The palate is where this sake shines – pear, rockmelon, apple, white flowers and a touch of aniseed. The flavour touches every part of the palate and lingers ever so slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, smooth, with a certain purity this sake is too easy to drink. A real crowd pleaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--2016\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of stonefruit, green banana and brazil nuts. Palate has a creamy bubblegum character upfront with pink lady apple and a smooth, chewy finish. New and more interesting layers of flavour develop as the sake warms in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to drink. A real crowd pleaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e \u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003e2014 - There is something very masculine about this sake. Restrained nose with a delicious palate of stonefruit, brazil nuts, Japanese whisky and a clean finish. New and more interesting layers of flavour develop as the sake warms in the glass. A Chef's Armoury favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 -  Aroma of freshly steamed rice and green bananas. A silky smooth palate with mild rockmelon, upfront sweetness, a dry finish and tingly acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35144864913,"sku":"KU04K800","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kubota-kuranoyado-180ml.jpg?v=1495951666"},{"product_id":"kubota-shuzo-kuranoyado-720ml","title":"Kubota Shuzo Kuranoyado 720ml","description":"\u003c!--2020 October--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuranoyado translates as “The Brewery Inn” and is named after the famous manga of the same name. In turn the manga was inspired a visit to Kubota Shuzo by the author. An excellent example of a Junmai Ginjo made from Yamadanishiki rice grown just a stone’s throw from the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is restrained with a subtle \"pink lady apple\" character. The palate is where this sake shines – pear, rockmelon, apple, white flowers and a touch of aniseed. The flavour touches every part of the palate and lingers ever so slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, smooth, with a certain purity this sake is too easy to drink. A real crowd pleaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\n\u003c2016\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of stonefruit, green banana and brazil nuts. Palate has a creamy bubblegum character upfront with pink lady apple and a smooth, chewy finish. New and more interesting layers of flavour develop as the sake warms in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to drink. A real crowd pleaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e \u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003e2014 - There is something very masculine about this sake. Restrained nose with a delicious palate of stonefruit, brazil nuts, Japanese whisky and a clean finish. New and more interesting layers of flavour develop as the sake warms in the glass. A Chef's Armoury favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 -  Aroma of freshly steamed rice and green bananas. A silky smooth palate with mild rockmelon, upfront sweetness, a dry finish and tingly acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35145242577,"sku":"KU03K800","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kubota-kuranoyado-720ml.jpg?v=1495952101"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-junmaishu-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Junmaishu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favourite junmai's. Junmai sake is never about the aroma, although the herbal steamed rice characters of this junmai are enticing. Best enjoyed in a traditional ochoko or guinomi (not a wine glass), this sake is earthy, smooth and clean with a rich creamy upfront palate that treads the line between savoury and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetspot for this sake is 15-25C. Let the sake warm in the glass and be rewarded with a pure expression of the rice this sake was brewed from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen served hot this sake has increased umami and savoury characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35146360593,"sku":"SA02K800","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-junmaishu-720ml_aug2019.jpg?v=1565143948"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-yamahai-zukuri-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Yamahai Zukuri 720ml","description":"\u003c!--2019 July--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma of citrus, butter and dried apricot. A multifaceted palate of lemon, apricot, raisin and umami with a clean finish and gentle acidity. Great to pair up with chahan, mushroom risotto or grilled mackerel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen served warm, lemon becomes milder, enjoy more raisin and light caramel. A simpler drink to warm the cockles of your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamahai is a style of sake where the lactic cultures are allowed to develop naturally. This can lead to funkier, gamier characters developing in the final product. Sato Brewery is one of the few to brew Yamahai in Oita prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--2017 July\n\u003cp\u003eAroma of vanilla, butter, citrus and dried apricot. A multifaceted palate of lemon, mushroom, jersey milk, sudachi peel and raisin with a clean finish and gentle acidity. Great to pair up with chahan, mushroom risotto or grilled mackerel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen served warm, enjoy a simpler drink to warm the cockles of your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamahai is a style of sake where the lactic cultures are allowed to develop naturally. This can lead to funkier, gamier characters developing in the final product. Sato Brewery is one of the few to brew Yamahai in Oita prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chef's Armoury favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e \u003c!--2015\n\u003cp\u003eAroma of molasses, vanilla, butter and citrus. A multifaceted palate of spiced raisins, fresh mushrooms, star anise, caramel, sudachi peel and madeira with a clean finish. Winelike chewy texture that is both satisfying and moorish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen served warm, enjoy a simpler drink to warm the cockles of your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamahai is a style of sake where the lactic cultures are allowed to develop naturally. This can lead to funkier, gamier characters developing in the final product. Sato Brewery is one of the few to brew Yamahai in Oita prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chef's Armoury favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35146739217,"sku":"SA03K800","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-yamahai-720ml.jpg?v=1495954236"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-daiginjo-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Daiginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Daiginjo that breaks the rules. A faint aroma of freshly cut melon introduces a nectar like palate that is sweet upfront with playful acidity. A very complex sake that is best consumed between 15 - 20℃. Start a little cooler in the glass and let it develop. When it hits its target temperature somewhere just below 20℃, there is an explosion of flavour across the width and breadth of the palate, savoury n' sweet melon. The body is fuller than expected for a daiginjo and drinks well at the same temperature suited to a big red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly outstanding session daiginjo that has won 18 Gold Medals at the most prestigious sake competition - Zenkoku Shinshu Kampyoukai by Japan's National Research Institute of Brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35146978385,"sku":"SA01K800","price":108.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-daiginjo-720ml_march2019.jpg?v=1553915925"},{"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":"oita-oni-koroshi-dohatsu-shoten-dry-720ml","title":"Oita Oni Koroshi Dohatsu Shoten Dry 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarthy, umami rich, super dry sake. A genshu (undiluted) yet surprisingly mild for its 19% alcohol content. Aroma of lychee and rice bran. Sweet nutty almond milk on the palate with a cleansing dry finish. Staff favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like it hot like Marilyn don't be afraid to warm a tokkuri or two of this iconic sake. You will be rewarded with a rounder, sweeter flavour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35147875537,"sku":"OI81K800","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/oita-oni-koroshi-dohatsu-shoten-720ml.jpg?v=1495955945"},{"product_id":"oita-oni-koroshi-junmai-daiginjo-720ml","title":"Oita Oni Koroshi Junmai Daiginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to believe this sake is made from rice. Aromas of pear, honey and pineapple dominate the nose. On the palate an explosion of vanilla, orange zest, juicy canteloupe melon, acacia honey and honeysuckle with a super smooth long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsecutive Gold Medal Winner in the Monde Selection 2015, 2014, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35148359505,"sku":"OI88K800","price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/oita-oni-koroshi-junmai-daiginjo_march-2019.jpg?v=1553915224"},{"product_id":"oita-oni-koroshi-ginjo-720ml","title":"Oita Oni Koroshi Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003c!--2016 Oct --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOita san has outdone himself with this cracking Ginjo. Polished to superpremium Daiginjo level with a subtle aroma of fresh curds and white flowers. Full flavoured palate with honeysuckle, pear, freshly cut grass, hints of aniseed and pepper with a little upfront cotton candy that finishes clean, almost \"kire\". An extremely well balanced session (albeit masculine) sake best consumed with friends (due to the 17.2% alcohol) with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--2015-16\u003cp\u003eAn awesome Oni Koroshi dry style sake guaranteed to banish those work demons at the end of a hard week. This Ginjo is polished to Daiginjo level and has a subtle aroma of honey in the hive. Big, boozy, full flavoured palate has mild upfront sweetness but is clean and dry with a crisp acid finish. Great mouth-feel, slightly chewy and can handle salty and oily foods. A great session(albeit masculine) sake to enjoy into the nether hours. One of our favourite sake during the tasting at the Oita brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35148571153,"sku":"OI85K800","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/oita-oni-koroshi-ginjo-720ml.jpg?v=1495957052"},{"product_id":"oita-oni-koroshi-daiginjo-720ml","title":"Oita Oni Koroshi Daiginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper premium sake doesn't get much better than this. The front palate is Darryl Lea licorice with ripe rockmelon and a hint of bitterness that enhances the mouthfilling complexity. Rich, juicy mouthfeel - leading to a smooth lingering finish. A boozy sake (16.5%) that drinks as smooth as silk with no hint of hotness on the palate. Love how the fruit characters become more prominent as the sake warms. 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