{"title":"New Additions","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kubota-shuzo-sou-namachozo-720ml","title":"Kubota Shuzo Sou Namachozo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight refreshing palate of young pineapple, underipe strawberry, mandarin and rice bran with a hint of nectarine and creme fraiche. The finish is short and clean with a little spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is namachozo, which is stored in tank unpasteurised and pasteurised one time only when bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44667577729218,"sku":"KU20K800","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kubota-sou-720ml.jpg?v=1722818664"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-sunset-orange-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Sunset Orange Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from #6 yeast sourced directly from Aramasa brewery. 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.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/online-go.com\/learn-to-play-go\"\u003eLearn to play the Go game here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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. Drink while playing Go.\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":"kaze-no-mori-alpha-dry-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Alpha DRY 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition sake is refreshing, clean and dry. Skillful brewing has given this sake a lighter touch on the palate with notes of starfruit, lime, minerals and a punctuated finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all of its Alpha stablemates, Alpha DRY is made from an ancient Bodaimoto starter for extra intrigue. Upon opening there is the tiniest amount of co2 so you can experience a slight tickle of effervescence.\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\u003eA superb sake, very limited production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has not been pasteurised and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46607110144194,"sku":"YU16K800","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kaze-no-mori-alpha-dry-720ml.jpg?v=1769249415"},{"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. If you are a gin drinker this one is not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866989416642,"sku":"YU21K800","price":168.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kikka-gin-navy-strawberry-700ml-sakeshop.jpg?v=1771839732"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-yawaraka-720ml","title":"Kirinzan Yawaraka 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dry sake for fans of super light, clean sake. The palate is like a magicians sleight of hand with nuances of steamed rice, fresh grapefruit with a pinch of salt layered over the fresh mineral spring water of the Tokonami River that disappears into a very short and clean finish. Best to serve room temp or warm (45c).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic example of Tanrei Karakuchi (light dry sake with a short finish). Our tasting notes are for room temp but warming will help the flavours blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867022676162,"sku":"KI12K800","price":33.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kirinzan-yawaraka-720ml-japanese-sake.jpg?v=1771844686"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-weeks-aiyama-607-ikakitori-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Weeks Aiyama 607 Ikakitori 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special edition of Aiyama 607 Ikakitori produced for the Weeks festival, late 2025. This sake tastes like the love child of Aiyama 807 and a bottle of Prosecco. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained palate (at least for Kaze no Mori) with lead notes of citrus and minerals with a supporting cast of muscat grape, pear and lychee and a cleansing finish. 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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kaze-no-mori-aiyama-weeks-aiyama-607-ikakitori-japanese-sake.jpg?v=1773028647"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sakeshop.com.au\/collections\/new-additions\/kirinzan-shuzo.oembed","provider":"Sakeshop by Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}