{"title":"Junmai","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJunmai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePure rice sake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunmaishu is considered both legally and stylistically as a premium sake although at the cheaper end of the spectrum. A brewer generally puts their heart and soul into their Junmaishu because it will be enjoyed by locals and be the bellwether to the rest of the portfolio. Expect richer more robust styles from Junmaishu and some that can enjoyed hot.\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":"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":true}],"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. 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Brewed from locally grown hero sake rice - Hida Homare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35149171665,"sku":"NA04K800","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/nagawagawa-junmai-720ml_march-2019.jpg?v=1553829881"},{"product_id":"nagaragawa-junmai-300ml","title":"Nagaragawa Junmai 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hugely popular drink in the local Gifu prefecture. The aroma is homely and comforting reminiscent of rice cooking on the hearth with a rich, smooth and dry palate. There are hints of spice to keep things interesting. A classic easy drinking junmai that should be served warm to realise its full potential. 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A very drinkable food sake that can be drunk warm or chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e\n\u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eWhen warmed at 40C, upfront sweetness and dry finish\u0026nbsp;is accentuated while sweet rice aromas abound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35150770385,"sku":"OT06K800","price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanzo-karakuchi-720ml_march2019.jpg?v=1553822452"},{"product_id":"hanzo-tokubetsu-junmai-720ml","title":"Hanzo Tokubetsu Junmai 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe palate is mandarin and pear with very well integrated acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen warmed, the mandarin becomes softer, you can taste more umami and it becomes richer in weight. You can also taste additional notes of citrus peel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's quite obvious why it won the Gold Medal at the Slow Food Japan Hot Sake Award  2014 and IWC Gold Medal 2020 and Gold Medal at Fine Sake Awards in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this sake cold (about 15℃) and enjoy the cleansing acidity and heightened fruit characteristics but it also remains one of our favourite sake to drink warm (45℃).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35150782289,"sku":"OT07K800","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanahato-tokubetsu-junmai-720ml_march2019.jpg?v=1553822819"},{"product_id":"hanzo-junmai-kioke-shikomi-720ml","title":"Hanzo Junmai Kioke Shikomi 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare breed of sake fermented in a large hand coopered wooden tank and is limited to a very tidy 1000 bottles per year. 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Fresh fruits of apple, pear, jackfruit and fresh banana with nut bitterness and a firm hit of umami. One of the most well-crafted modern sake money can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark sake for Muroka Nama Genshu - unfiltered, unpasteurised, undiluted, Yucho Shuzo is one of the most well respected modern breweries on the sake scene today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Pre Sep 2022--\u003e \u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eYucho Shuzo's flagship sake, this super fresh Namazake is brewed all year round and pressed days before shipping. Aromas of banana, pear, apple, lychee, minerals and sweet rice pudding are a pure expression of freshness of this sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lively palate with a good amount of CO2 captured by bottling straight after pressing. Fresh fruits of banana, apricot, melon and pear with a firm hit of umami. 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The nose is subtle – fresh pear, blossoms and citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is intense with explosions of juicy apple, mandarin, sour grapefruit, banana lollies, limestone, honeydew melon and a splash of fresh cream. 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Made from 100% Omachi rice this Junmai is milled to just 80% and is completely unpasteurized. Not your typical Junmai, this sake focussed more on refined brewing techniques and Nama super freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is so, so, good and screams Nama and Omachi in equal amounts. An extremely well balanced display of lemongrass, nectarine, cherry, sugarcane, chestnut with integrated acidity and a rich chalky, earthy texture. This junmai sake has umami in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake brings back memories from our drinking days in Osaka standing bars so if you want to try it, buy now before we drink it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16497786912858,"sku":"YU06K800","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kaze-no-mori-omachi-807-720ml.jpg?v=1616296618"},{"product_id":"toko-junmai-720ml","title":"Toko Junmai 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn easy drinking style of sake that is not your typical Junmai. Made from local Yamagata eating rice called Haenuki and milled to an impressive 60% this multi award winning junmai is a collaboration of pear, mandarin and clove with exceptional balance. For lovers of medium to dry sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad range of drinking temperatures. When well chilled the palate is tight, lean and refreshing however closer to room temperature the palate becomes broader and takes on a slightly creamy texture and a little spice. When warmed it is richer again, well rounded with a little sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - Fine Sake Awards 2018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16618062217306,"sku":"TK03K800","price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/toko-junmai-720ml-new-label-sep2020.jpg?v=1600926769"},{"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":"kaze-no-mori-yamada-nishiki-807-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Yamada Nishiki 807 - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eYamada Nishiki rice is milled to just 80% and contorted through extremely low brewing temperatures to create a sake that can only be described as crazy good. That is the short description. 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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. 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The temple has a high population of natural lactic acid bacteria needed to create a yeast starter high in lactic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempting aromas of jersey caramel, apricot and very fresh camembert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodaimoto styles of sake tend to be rich and bold and this does not disappoint. Overt flavours of manuka honey, citrus, ripe banana, chestnut, black muscat grapes and brown sugar are well balanced with firm acidity. There is an overarching sweetness but by no means cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the sake world you won’t hear this too often but this sake is something that will age well. Buy one bottle to drink now and another for 5 years down the track and maybe another for the 10 year mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is extremely rare to see Bodaimoto sake because the very few breweries who produce it do so in the smallest quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36313974014109,"sku":"YU09K800","price":65.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/takacho-junmai-bodaimoto.jpg?v=1600861678"},{"product_id":"oita-hida-jiman-oni-koroshi-junmai-720ml","title":"Oita Hida Jiman Oni Koroshi Junmai 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn old school dry sake, the type enjoyed by many an oji san (old men) all over Japan. If you are of the opinion that sake shouldn’t exhibit fruit characters of any sort, this sake is for you. A simple sake with characteristics of chestnut, fresh hazelnut and spice with a short clean finish. 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