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This sake is brewed from local Miyamanishiki rice that tends to have fairly muted aromas but makes up for it in spades on the palate. Big mouthfilling flavours of red orange, apple, lemon aspen and orange sherbet with a slight tingle from dissolved C02. Like all Yamamoto sake this is all too easy to 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":44829998284994,"sku":"YA19K800","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/yamamoto-sunset-orange-720ml.jpg?v=1733642083"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-junmai-andante-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Junmai Andante 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot your typical junmai. This namachozo is milled to 60% and brewed using the classic ginjo yeasts of 901 and 1801. Drink super chilled for a clean palate of starfruit, young plum, rice bran and green apple. The cleansing acidity works well with oilier food and would be a comfortable companion to fish and chips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44830009163970,"sku":"SA09K800","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/senbazuru-junmai-andante-720ml.jpg?v=1733642697"},{"product_id":"dewatsuru-diamond-life-kimoto-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Dewatsuru Diamond Life Kimoto Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLIMITED EDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan baseball fans are enthusiast and lively and their liveliness is expressed in every glass of Diamond Life sake. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe diamond is the square area connecting the four bases in baseball. The offense and defense that unfold here creates the drama. Nine varieties of rice from Akita prefecture are brewed together in the same tank – inspired by the nine players making up a baseball team (did we mention life is baseball). Made with a classic Akita Kimoto starter for extra depth of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping with the Baseball theme, number 9 yeast is used to produce characteristics of grapefruit, apple, muscat grape, cut grass, lotus flower and some home plate earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed while singing Rokko Oroshi. 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Featured on the box is a Go board and inside are Go stickers so you can play a game of Go whilst enjoying sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr simply use the stickers to create your own unique design on the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for the sake ... Made from Ichihozumi rice and using a secret yeast, Honinbo is a sake with a fresh and lively palate of sweet and sour apple, orange and prickly pear with a crunchy texture and slightly lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moreish sake that is easy enough to slide into a second or 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":46604322209986,"sku":"YA20K800","price":58.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/yamamoto-honinbo-sake-720ml.jpg?v=1769250366"},{"product_id":"dewatsuru-awa-sparkling-sake-ashitae-720ml","title":"Dewatsuru AWA - Sparkling Sake Ashitae 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2016 a group of brewers created the AWA Sake Association for the betterment of sparkling sake. Their goal was to create celebration worthy sake in time to toast the Tokyo Olympics. To carry the AWA label, sake must follow certain criteria. The sake must be clear and be Junmai (pure rice) with no added alcohol. The CO2 must come from secondary bottle fermentation and have pressure of at least 3.5 bar but can be higher. The ABV must be over 10% and when poured create a stream of bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a founding member of the AWA Sake Association, Dewatsuru have created Ashitae Sparkling sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon unwrapping the foil, you are greeted with a proper cork that makes a celebratory pop on removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is superb, elegant, refined sake with persistent bubbles that fizz with all the fervor of your favourite premium sparkling wine. The palate is clean and refreshing with notes of crisp apple, lemon and minerals with a short clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect sake to toast life’s achievements. And unlike other sparkling it is preservative free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866966315202,"sku":"AK24K800","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/dewatsuru-awa-sparkling-sake-720ml-sakeshop.jpg?v=1771838566"},{"product_id":"kikka-gin-strawberry-700ml","title":"Kikka Gin Strawberry 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eYamato Distillery in Nara – is an offshoot of Yucho Shuzo, the producers of the insanely delicious Kaze no Mori sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gin is definitely one to mix. The fragrant strawberry seems to intensify with dilution and lends itself to both cocktails and mixers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when mixed with high quality tonic, the strawberry flavour punches through. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from Strawberries, this Kikka Gin adds just three locally sourced botanicals – Tachibana, Touki leaves and Juniper berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamato Tachibana is a species of wild citrus, a variety of mandarin, one of Japan's oldest citrus fruit and extremely rare. Yamato Touki is a type of Japanese Angelica, the leaves have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Nara has been the centre for traditional medicine in Japan since about 700 A.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of Kikka gin is very limited - produced in small batches using rare Nara botanicals. 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A very drinkable style that can enjoyed without food so you can still dance with one hand free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy drinking session sake that lends itself to lighter foods but can also stand on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb sake, very limited production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Ikakitori is a special style of filtration that uses no pressure and no exposure to oxygen. A fine mesh basket is submerged into the mash and filtered sake is removed from the enclosure. This minimal intervention creates a more refined sake than traditional pressing in a yubata or fune press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47193961234626,"sku":"YU17K800","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kaze-no-mori-aiyama-weeks-aiyama-607-ikakitori-japanese-sake.jpg?v=1773028647"},{"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. 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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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