{"title":"Yucho Shuzo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-akitsuho-657-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Akitsuho 657 - 720ml","description":"\u003c!--Shipment arrival Sep 2022--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYucho Shuzo's flagship sake, this super fresh Namazake is brewed all year round and pressed days before shipping. Aromas of pear, apple, banana, 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 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. 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--\u003e \u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eWe only deliver this sake in the depths of winter, other times it is available for pick up only, the caveat being that it will sell very, very quickly after each shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12216238112858,"sku":"YU01K800","price":43.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kaze-no-mori-akitsuho-657-720ml.jpg?v=1601268209"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-alpha-type-3-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Alpha Type 3 720ml","description":"\u003c!--June 2024--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle aromas of fresh apple and peaches. A delicate and refreshing spritz with kiwi, fresh apple, mandarin with lychee on the finish. Balanced sweet and sour palate make this sake very easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2024 the Type 3 is brewed with a Bodaimoto starter giving increased umami and an x-factor missing in other sake with such refined milling. Bodaimoto is an ancient starter method where raw rice is placed in water that is rich in lactic bacteria to slowly create lactic acid. This method pre-dates kimoto and is very rarely used. The results are generally a multifaced sake with depth of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Junmai Daiginjo is a refreshing change from the super fragrant styles that many brewers are aiming towards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaze No Mori and their sub-brand Alpha are one of the most sought after amongst sake afficionados in Japan.\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":12216693424218,"sku":"YU02K800","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kaze-no-mori-alpha-type-3-720ml.jpg?v=1530680173"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-tsuyuhakaze-807-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Tsuyuhakaze 807 - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Muroka Nama Genshu pressed just days before shipping and like all Kaze no Mori sake it shows a lively freshness. Tiny bubbles of CO2 are captured during bottling process to further enhance the lively nature of this sake. 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. Try drinking this medium-dry sake over two days (if it lasts that long) and you will enjoy a richer flavour profile on the second day with more obvious umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Tsuyuhakaze rice milled to 80%, specifically grown for Yucho Shuzo in Nara Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love your Nama fresh this sake is one for you, but be quick before the Kaze no Mori fans snap it all up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13659361083482,"sku":"YU05K800","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kaze-no-mori-tsuyuhakaze-807-720ml.jpg?v=1626079165"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-alpha-type-2-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Alpha Type 2 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis superpremium Junmai Daiginjo is made from locally grown Akitsuho rice milled to a mere 22% seimaibui. (Only 22% of the original rice grain remaining.) This is currently the lowest in the Sakeshop portfolio. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison to its Kaze no Mori stablemates, Alpha Type 2 is quite restrained, but in terms of the greater sake world it is an exuberant palate of nashi pear, guava, plantain, blood plum, minerals and lemongrass with a perfect balance of sweet and sour. The presence of subtle CO2 left over from natural fermentation add to the refreshing nature and accentuates the celebratory feeling of this outstanding sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince mid 2023 our Alpha 2 has been made using a Bodaimoto starter that adds yet another layer of intrigue to the palate. Bodaimoto is an ancient starter method used by only a handful of brewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many Genshu (undiluted sake) are brewed to an ABV as high as 20% this is a very comfortable 16% ABV. Alpha Type 2 is also Nama (unpasteurised) and to retain as much of the original raw flavour as possible it has not undergone any charcoal filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite remarkably Kyokai #7 yeast was used along with super low fermentation temperatures to create intense fruit on the palate. Although Kyokai #7 yeast is one of the most popular strains used in today's brewing circles it is not really used as a Ginjo yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking temperature can play a fascinating role in sake enjoyment. Straight out of the fridge Alpha 2 will present as tight, lean and refreshing with a cleansing finish. Let it warm in the glass for a richer, rounder experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget Dassai, the brand that should be on your lips is Kaze no Mori.\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":13684259946586,"sku":"YU04K800","price":98.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kaze-no-mori-alpha-type-2-720ml.jpg?v=1540457129"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-omachi-807-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Omachi 807 - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the age old argument of glass half empty v’s glass half full this sake sits in the “oh shit, my glass is already empty” category. 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":"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. The long-form is this: An outstanding sake with kiwi fruit, new season pineapple, nashi pear, a hint of aniseed \u0026amp; minerals wrapped up into a lively palate with the tiniest co2 bubbles dancing across your tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuroka Nama Genshu - unfiltered, unpasteurised, undiluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewed by Yucho Shuzo - 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!--\n\u003cp\u003eWe only deliver this sake in the depths of winter, other times it is available for pick up only, the caveat being that it will sell very, very quickly after each shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31723743215706,"sku":"YU08K800","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kaze-no-mori-yamada-nishiki-807-720ml.jpg?v=1601268193"},{"product_id":"takacho-junmai-bodaimoto-720ml","title":"Takacho Junmai Bodaimoto 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodaimoto is an ancient way of making sake from over 500 years ago that had disappeared until quite recently. Each year a group of brewers join the monks at Mt Bodai in Shoryaku-ji temple, Nara to create a sake starter in the same way it was prepared in the 1400’s. 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":"kaze-no-mori-aiyama-807-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Aiyama 807 - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from Aiyama rice this is one of our favourite Kaze no Mori sake we love drinking in Japan. First thing you notice is a slight spritz on the palate that is a signature of the 807 range. The Aiyama is a little more subtle that the rest of the series with characteristics of muscat grape, pear, white peach and hops with mandarin like sourness on the finish. A cracking sake and another amazing drink produced by Kaze no Mori using the formula of 80% milling combined with a classic No.7 yeast and super low temperature fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438532104386,"sku":"YU12K800","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kaze-no-mori-aiyama-807-720ml.jpg?v=1662887676"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-alpha-8-500ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Alpha 8 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrewer Yoshi Yamamoto of Yucho Shuzo is pure genius. We have tried a few dozen genmai sake (unmilled brown rice) over the years and this is by far the best we have tasted. Instead of steaming the kakemai (brewing rice) it has been roasted bringing out the very unique natural flavour and aroma of Akitsuho rice that only Yucho Shuzo can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst thing you will notice is the inviting golden hue. This is a sake to sip and contemplate but first take some time to enjoy the aromas of genmaicha, apple and beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is rich yet refreshing like a good semi-sweet dessert wine or barrel aged cider. There is a symphony of flavours like pink lady apple, caramelised toffee, juicy grapefruit, acacia honey with a hint of roasted rice, tannin and a very pleasant lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect sake for after dinner. Explore this sake over a range of temperatures and enjoy its multi-faceted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote - Genmai sake is made from brown rice that is unmilled or unpolished, hence the seimaibuai is 100%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44831102533826,"sku":"YU14K800","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kaze-no-mori-alpha-type-8-500ml.jpg?v=1733737119"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-alpha-6-500ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Alpha 6 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlpha 6 is a Homage to No. 6 yeast with a 66% milling rate \u0026amp; white koji. 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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":"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. 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