{"title":"Mature \u0026 Full","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobust sake, made with brewing techniques that produce a complex acidity, rich texture and savory overall character. Through maturation and ancient brewing methods like Kimoto and Yamahai, the brewer achieves a deep and flavorful profile. It is sake that also expresses the sweetness of the rice character, as well as refined, crisp finish. This type of sake encourages pouring it at room temperature where the taste \u0026amp; aroma profiles are widest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kimoto-tokubetsu-junmai","title":"Sohomare - Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e生 酛 仕 込 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;特 別 純 米\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--%3Cmeta%20charset%3D%22utf-8%22%3E--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown by the name \u0026quot;Heart \u0026amp; Soul\u0026quot;, this sake forms the foundation of our\u0026nbsp;selection. It\u0026#39;s a sake whose qualities are difficult to explain in words. When you smell down into the glass you receive a mild puff of fruit and rice. The inviting color nuances you see in the glass corresponds with the same lightness of aroma. It\u0026#39;s an elegant sake from start to finish, where you sense the special acidity that characterizes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/en\/collections\/kimoto\" title=\"Kimoto Sake Selection\"\u003eKimoto sake\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/en\/collections\/sohomare-sake-udvalg\" title=\"Selection of Japanese Sake from Sohomare Sake brewery\"\u003eSohomare\u003c\/a\u003e. The refreshing and lively character makes it disappear in no time after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing: Tokubetsu Junmai is very flexible, it will make all food to taste better with its rather large umami and amino acid content. It is a sake which can be poured chilled or lightly warmed, depending on preference, each way has its charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Sohomare Kimoto sake matures well, it offers the possibility of making a fine vintage by properly storing cold and dark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContent: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing Rate: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice Strain: 100% Yamada-Nishiki\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast Strains: Nr14 - Nr9 - Nr7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sohomare.co.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSohomare Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; Tochigi Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sohomare Shuzo, Tochigi","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":46765585072473,"sku":"KTBJ-720","price":349.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":46765585105241,"sku":"KTBJ-1800","price":889.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/kimoto-tokubetsu-junmai-441038.jpg?v=1649684788"},{"product_id":"kimoto-junmai-ginjo","title":"Sohomare - Kimoto Junmai Ginjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e生 酛 仕 込 純 米 吟 醸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and elegance is sensed from the very first moment with this Junmai Ginjo sake, brewed with the historic Kimoto method. It can be said that it creates a kind of time disturbance because Kimoto sake is often associated with containing sharp acidity from the era before 1906. The aroma is as mild as the taste. The very structure of this sake is unique, it creates an impression of crystal clear water sweeping across a sandy seabed. The length of the taste is exceptional and mildly characterized by round fruit notes and minerals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing: It is certainly a sake that can be poured by itself, but there are many options for a fantastic interplay with light food, such as fish dishes, raw vegetables, air-dried meats and cheeses. Drink it chilled or at room temperature. With care this sake can also be warmed, it will create an incredibly soft and round taste with a pronounced Umami.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Sohomare Kimoto sake matures well, it offers the possibility of making a fine vintage by properly storing cold and dark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContent: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing Rate: 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice Strain: 100% Yamada-Nishiki\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast Strain: Nr14 - Nr9 - Nr7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/pages\/sohomare_shuzo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sake producer sohomare shuzo\"\u003eSohomare Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;- Tochigi, prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sohomare Shuzo, Tochigi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19731590119524,"sku":"KJG-720","price":499.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/kimoto-junmai-ginjo-403381.jpg?v=1649684806"},{"product_id":"kimoto-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Sohomare - Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e生\u0026nbsp; 酛\u0026nbsp; 仕\u0026nbsp; 込 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;純\u0026nbsp; 米\u0026nbsp; 大\u0026nbsp; 吟\u0026nbsp; 醸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe impression of this sake implies a sense of the sublime. New and old methods meet in incredibly fine balance, where the Kimoto brewing process with its naturally occurring lactic acid is combined with rice that has been polished down to 45%. A unique intervention in the brewing process is\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sohomare.co.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"sohomare sake brewery\"\u003eSohomares\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;blend of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/en\/collections\/kimoto\" title=\"Kimoto Sake Selection\"\u003eKimoto sake\u003c\/a\u003e from three different brewing seasons. This creates an\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eassembly\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eof champagne\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003edepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their sake, which provides volume and matured fullness. The taste of this sake is an aesthetic experience where subtle tones of lychee and minerals are felt at the back of the mouth long after the liquid has disappeared.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eServing: Drink it alone as an aperitif or together with light food such as Sashimi, raw langoustine or caviar. Give it 15 minutes on the kitchen counter after removal from the refrigerator. If it\u0026#39;s too cold in the glass, you wont experience all the subtle taste nuances or complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Sohomare Kimoto sake matures well, it offers the possibility of making a fine vintage by properly storing cold and dark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContent: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eABV: 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing Rate: 45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice Strain: 100% Yamada-Nishiki\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast Strain: Nr14 - Nr9 - Nr7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sohomare.co.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"sohomare sake brewery\"\u003eSohomare Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;- Tochigi Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sohomare Shuzo, Tochigi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19733266268260,"sku":"KJDG-720","price":739.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/kimoto-junmai-daiginjo-528899.jpg?v=1649684789"},{"product_id":"kimoto-tokubetsu-honjozo","title":"Sohomare - Kimoto Tokubetsu Honjozo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e生 酛 仕 込 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;特 別 本 醸 造\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honjozo version of our Kimoto lineup calls for kansake (warm sake). The incredibly soft texture in the mouth melts on the tongue. This Sake is felt in the nose before tasting mild fruity notes that end with a dry lightness at the back of the mouth. It is an elegant and balanced Honjozo that invites to a complete Japanese evening enjoyment along with food and ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing: As with our other kimoto sake offerings, the acidity in this sake will make all food taste better. Rustic food or comfort food like grilled meats, baked root vegetables and soups will create a fantastic pair with this sake. The Honjozo style makes this sake very flexible with food, ranging from raw fish to oil-rich dishes, creating a good dynamic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContent: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing rate: 65%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice: 100% Yamada-Nishiki\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast Strain: Nr14 - Nr9 - Nr7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sohomare.co.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"sohomare sake brewery\"\u003eSohomare Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;- Tochigi Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sohomare Shuzo, Tochigi","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":39895545282663,"sku":"KTBH-720","price":329.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":39895545315431,"sku":"KTBH-1800","price":819.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/kimoto-tokubetsu-honjozo-349023.jpg?v=1649684798"},{"product_id":"sohomare-kiitsu-2015-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Sohomare Kiitsu 2018 Vintage, Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e帰 一 2018 生 酛 仕 込 純 米 大 吟 醸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a very limited number of bottles of the exclusive vintage Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo from 2016. Brewed with Yamada Nishiki rice from the Yokawa region of Hyogo prefecture. Terroir that is among Japan's few rice fields classified as “District A”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsisting of a single batch Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo from 2018, this sake is unique in our portfolio. It is both telling of what a Kimoto brewed sake can taste like, with a 35% rice polishing, but it also says something important about what sake can taste like after 9 years of aging. This sake is truly a brewing technical feat by the brewers at Sohomare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Contrary to the expectation of a vintage sake, the color is quite clear with just a hint of blue\/green hue in the glass. The aroma is mildly fruity with hints of white grapes and koji rice, but there is also an earthy note. The texture melts on the tongue as the flavor spreads. It's a tactile and balanced taste of fruit and tart Kimoto flavors, with some\u0026nbsp;green wood. The quick finish is impressive and a clear aesthetic statement. As the viscosity is high, some lingering earthy umami aroma remains in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: We recommend pouring Kiitsu on its own, with a glass of spring water on the side. For food, a little salinity would work well. Raw langoustine with a few drops of shoyu, or caviar. Less is more with this sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolume: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol: 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolishing rate: 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRice variety: 100% Yamada-Nishiki (Yokawa, Hyogo pref.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYeast type: -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewery:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kita-sake.com\/en\/collections\/sohomare-sake-udvalg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSohomare Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;- Tochigi Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sohomare Shuzo, Tochigi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39517549625447,"sku":"SKJD-720","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/sohomare-kiitsu-2015-vintage-kimoto-junmai-daiginjo-300135.jpg?v=1649684804"},{"product_id":"yamagata-masamune-inazo-junmaishu","title":"Yamagata Masamune Inazo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e山 形 正 宗　稲 造\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInazo is an omage to the local rice culture of the region. Mitobe shuzo are visionary in their approach to rice. They have established a rice cooperative that produces sake rice and reactivates abandoned rice fields in the region. The brewers also grow and harvest their own rice, which is a rarity in today\u0026#39;s Japan. Mitobe shuzo thereby achieves control over the quality of their rice supply and at the same time shows social awareness and presence with their region around Tendo city in Yamagata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma from the glass is a welcoming collection of mild notes of fruit candies, koji and rice. You get the feeling that something friendly, sweet and soothing awaits ahead. The full-bodied sake is elegant and fine in the mouth as the taste spreads over the palate. It is a rounded sweetness from rice that is felt first. A bold sweet taste that gradually becomes more mineral and finally a little mild acidity in the finish. More than\u0026nbsp;a very delicious taste, it is also an aesthetically pleasing taste experience, especially its finish is of fine tactility. As it says on the back label of the bottle \u0026quot;life is a game\u0026quot;, this is a sake that in many ways incourages a loose atmosphere relaxation and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing\u003c\/b\u003e: Chilled, a few degrees below room temperature, surely not straight from the fridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Pour Inazo with mild, fresh flavors in mussels, spiny lobster or oysters. The sweetness and umami content is perfect for seafood, but it can also create synergy with creamy flavors such as a mushroom risotto, with chanterelles. If you want a simple snack, try Inazo with a piece of brie, chevre or endive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eContent: 720ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePolishing: 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRice strain: Dewasansan (own fields)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYeast type: No.14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePressing: Fune (manual pressing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNamazume (pasteurization in the bottle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBrewery: Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867423588455,"sku":"YMIJ-720","price":349.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/yamagata-masamune-inazo-708190.jpg?v=1667159175"},{"product_id":"yamagata-masamune-kimoto-junmai-ginjo-kamenoo","title":"Yamagata Masamune Kimoto Junmai Ginjo Kameno-o","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e山 形 正 宗　純 米 吟 醸　亀 の 尾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplex and rich kimoto\u0026nbsp;sake by\u0026nbsp;Mitobe Shuzo, produced in very limited quantities. We are lucky to offer this special\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYamagata Masamune sake, that shows master brewer (Toji) Tomonobu Mitobe\u0026#39;s skills working within the kimoto style. Brewed with the regional, \u0026quot;heirloom\u0026quot; sake rice variety Kameno-o, which, among other things, imparts a refined bitterness. It is worth mentioning that this Kameno-o rice is grown and harvested by the brewers from Mitobe\u0026#39;s own fields.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe drinking temperature is important to fully appreciate this sake. Room temperature, or a few degrees below is ideal. If this sake is served too cold, you can neither smell nor taste the complexity, sweetness or umami.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe aroma on first impression is mild and rounded, where\u0026nbsp;notes of steamed rice and young pear are prominent. The taste is full-bodied and develops slowly in the mouth. There is a clear sense of sharp green tones, like watercress. Rich flavors of ripe autumn fruit is complemented by a mild creaminess characteristic of kimoto sake. In the finish, one senses again a long sour note that stimulates\u0026nbsp;the palate, likely coming from the mineral-rich spring water used at Mitobe Shuzo.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVolume: 720ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAlcohol: 16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePolishing: 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRice variety: Kameno-o (own rice field)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYeast type: No. 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePressing: Fune (manual pressing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNamazume (pasteurization in the bottle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBrewery: Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata\u0026nbsp;Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867424014439,"sku":"YMKJGK-720","price":399.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/yamagata-masamune-kimoto-junmai-ginjo-kameno-o-854854.jpg?v=1667375413"},{"product_id":"noguchi-naohiko-sake-institute-yamahai-gohyakumangoku-vintage-2018","title":"Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute Yamahai Gohyakumangoku Vintage 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e山\u0026nbsp; 廃\u0026nbsp; 五\u0026nbsp; 百\u0026nbsp; 万\u0026nbsp; 石\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoguchi Naohiko entered modern sake history when he started producing Yamahai sake in the 1960s for his then brewery \u003cem\u003eKikuhime\u003c\/em\u003e in Ishikawa. The local customers, who were primarily forestry workers from the mountains around the brewery, demanded a flavorful and strong sake. Thus, Noguchi san began developing his Yamahai sake, a demanding and volatile process that relies on organic lactic acid and yeast spores from the brewery's environment to create a sake with a higher acidity and pronounced umami. He does it at a time when the vast majority of breweries in Japan are begining to shift their focus towards clean, fruity ginjo sake. Noguchi san is considered to be an essential protector and developer of the traditional Yamahai Zukuri brewing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique Yamahai sake will reintroduce most to the Yamahai style. Brewed with Gohyakumangoku rice, which shows new sides through the use of the Yamahai brewing method. It is, as if the special brewing process has enhanced the character of the rice type several times, sour, clear, bitter. A very special sake whose complexity, balance and length can only be described as a masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: On the nose, pickled cherry, leather, roasted chestnut and tamari. The taste is tart, with delicate sweetness and an active bitter finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Think seafood with this sake, especially aromatic French oysters. Or soft cheeses with a bit of sharpness, such as matured brie and chévre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can be poured at any temperature. It is a flavorful sake that shines through even at cool temperatures, but feel free to try it at room temperature to feel the full flavor spectrum. A wine glass is perfect to let this vintage sake breathe and open up. It is a sake where the aroma is very prominent, so we prefer a wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Gift box is included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Contents: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Alcohol: 19%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Polishing degree: 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Rice variety: 25% Yamada Nishiki (Kojimai), 75% Gohyakumangoku (brewery's own fields) (Kagemai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Yamahai brewing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Namazake (unpasteurized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Genshu (undiluted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Muroka (no carbon filter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Yeast type:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naohiko Noguchi Sake Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127446651225,"sku":"NNSIYG-720","price":799.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/noguchi-naohiko-sake-institute-yamahai-gohyakumangoku-vintage-2018-304131.jpg?v=1720813524"},{"product_id":"noguchi-naohiko-sake-institute-yamahai-miyamanishiki-vintage-2018","title":"Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute Yamahai Miyamanishiki  Vintage 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e山\u0026nbsp; 廃\u0026nbsp; 美\u0026nbsp; 山\u0026nbsp; 錦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoguchi Naohiko entered modern sake history when he started producing Yamahai sake in the 1960s for his then brewery \u003cem\u003eKikuhime\u003c\/em\u003e in Ishikawa. The local customers, who were primarily forestry workers from the mountains around the brewery, demanded a flavorful and strong sake. Thus, Noguchi san began developing his Yamahai sake, a demanding and volatile process that relies on organic lactic acid and yeast spores from the brewery's environment to create a sake with a higher acidity and pronounced umami. He does it at a time when the vast majority of breweries in Japan are begining to shift their focus towards clean, fruity ginjo sake. Noguchi san is considered to be an essential protector and developer of the traditional Yamahai Zukuri brewing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is the perfect mirror of our other Yamahai sake from the Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute. Here the rice variety Miyama Nishiki is used, which creates a more rounded, herbacous taste. Through the Yamahai brewing method, a world of nuances is extracted from the Miyami NIshiki rice, or in other words, an entire ecosystem. 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A style that Noguchi san has also perfected during his career. The work to develop Daiginjo also came as a reaction to the 1970\u0026#39;s sake market in Japan which had stagnated. You sense the personality behind the depth of flavor and multiple layers. The craftsmanship in this sake is on another level, where the balance gives a pleasure that can be described as meditative, or Zen. Among the many brewing parameters, it is Noguchi san\u0026#39;s eminent handling of the Nama-Jyukusei style (unpasteurized vintage), which again dissolves the category system and gives us a completely unique sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scent of tropical flowers, nectar sweetness, vanilla. 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A small crew of three people produce all the sake at the Hata Shuzo brewery in Shiga Prefecture. The craftsmanship in the taste of their sake speaks for itself. There is a destinct depth and strength to Daijiro sake that lingers on the memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Junmai sake is the core of the brewery\u0026#39;s lineup. It is a sake that is made to complement a wide variety of food at the dinner table. The balance of this sake is an equilibrium of rice sweetness, fruity notes and a crisp, sharp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is mild, fresh and with a cool expression, followed by a hint of rice and umami. The color in the glass has a delicate greenish tinge, suggesting that this sake is \u0026quot;muroka\u0026quot; without a carbon filter. Showing the original color of the liquid is part of Daijiro\u0026#39;s philosophy. 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The genre of dry sake, or Karakuchi is complex, its flavors often subtle, herbal and clear. Retsu Junmai Daiginjo is an advanced karakuchi, unlike most other dry sake we have tasted. It\u0026#39;s a sake that imparts relaxation, contemplation, and perhaps images of a partially frozen, winter spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYamada Nishiki sake rice gives this Junmai Daiginjo sake a higher acidity and sharper taste than Retsu Junmai. It is as if you are getting closer to the essence of Retsu, in which the cold notes and the mineral purity are fully released. A refined dryness reminiscent of that found in premium gin. An experience that we have not tried with any other sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: The aroma is sweet and mildly fruity. The color in the glass has a faint golden tone that makes you think of maturation. Transparent purity in the mouth. A wealth of spicy, cool notes overlap, as well as hints of English licorice. The high viscosity coats the mouth and gives a long lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: We recommend tasting this sake without food the first time to enjoy the complexity as it is. Next, serve it with white fish such as hake or halibut. You can also consider a creamy cheese such as brie or camembert, that will complement the clear sharpness of Retsu Junmai Daiginjo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: The brewery recommends 11 degrees, as this is the temperature of their well all year round. We like to pour Retsu Junmai Daiginjo at a slightly warmer temperature of around 16 degrees, or room temperature. This authentic Yamagata sake is best enjoyed in a small white wine glass, to bring the aroma and to see the beautiful color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVolume: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDegree of polishing: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice variety: \u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003eKoji rice: Dewasansan (Yamagata pref.) - Kake rice: Yamada Nishiki (Hyogo pref.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast type: Yamagata KA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/en\/pages\/kojima-sohonten-1597\"\u003eKojima Sohonten\u003c\/a\u003e, Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Kojima Sohonten, Yamagata","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":54408974598489,"sku":"RJD-720","price":399.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":54408974631257,"sku":"RJD-1800","price":949.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/retsu-junmai-daiginjo-549983.jpg?v=1722222233"},{"product_id":"yamagata-masamune-aki-agari-junmai","title":"Yamagata Masamune Aki-agari Junmai Ginjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title_j2\"\u003e山 形 正 宗　純 米 吟 醸　秋 あ が り\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother formidable Junmai sake, brewed by the uniquely talented Toji (brewmaster) Tomonobu Mitobe. This very limited Junmai Ginjo, brewed with Dewasansan rice from Mitobe Shuzo\u0026#39;s own fields, is a autumn release. Its matured character and bright flavors, align with the October atmosphere to perfection. For good reason this sake has the status of a collector\u0026#39;s item among sake connoisseurs in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe color in the glass has a delicate greenish tinge. An appetizing hue that indicates that this sake has been matured and bottled without the use of a carbon filter. On the nose, there are both fresh scents and mildly sweet aromas of caramelized sugar. A lingering aroma that is best described as seductive. The taste is characterized by an uplifting, bright acidity that develops towards fruit and rice sweetness. It\u0026#39;s a refined junmai ginjo that pleases, layer after layer, containing an ultra-fine veil of bubbles. Aki-agari, a sake that fully demonstrates the level that master brewer Tomonobu Mitobe has achieved in his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing\u003c\/b\u003e: Chilled, a few degrees below room temperature, surely not directly from the fridge. The closer to room temperature, the broader the spectrum of flavors, fuller aroma, umami and pronounced rice sweetness, not to mention creamy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Grilled mushrooms: chanterelles and oyster mushrooms. 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Et lille mandskab på tre personer, producere alt deres sake på bryggeriet Hata Shuzo i Shiga præfekturet. Håndværket i smagen af deres sake taler for sig selv. Der er en fantastisk dybde og styrke i Daijiro sake der forbliver dvælende i hukommelsen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenne Junmai sake er kernen i bryggeriets lineup. Det er en sake som skal kunne komplementere en bred mad variation ved aftenbordet. Balancen i denne sake er et equilibrium imellem rissødme, frugtige noter og en skarp finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromaen er mild, frisk og kølig i udtrykket, med lidt duft af ris og umami. Selve farven i glasset har et smukt grønligt skær, der antyder at denne sake er \"muroka\" uden kulfilter. At vise den oprindelige farve på væsken er en del af Daijiros filosofi. De bestræber sig på at producere sake som giver en tæt forbindelse til ris, i duft, smag of farve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI munden smager man en flot afrundet sødme, smagfuld og stor. Noter af moden frugt, henad pære og melon står frem. De overlapper med cremede smage som leder tankerne på nydampede ris. Afslutningen er lang, krydret og dvælende. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServering\u003c\/b\u003e: Gerne ved Ca 16 grader, eller på stuetemperatur, hvis man ønsker en rigere smag. Denne sake kan også opvarmes med fordel til 30-40 grader, nurukan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Denne sake er fleksibel med mad. Skænk den til sol over Gudhjem, eller til fjordrejer. Aromatisk grillet fed fisk ville også være fantastisk, sammen med ris og tsukemono (japanske pickles). Det er en sake som vil overaske sammen med mad, så udforsk pairing potentialet uden bekymring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVolume: 300ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAlkohol: 16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePolering: 65%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRissort: 100% Ginfubuki (dyrket på bryggeriets egne marker)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGærtype: Nr. 14\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNamazume (pasteurisering i flasken)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBryggeri: Hata Shuzo, Shiga Præfektur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hata Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59183292383577,"sku":"DJH300","price":129.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/daijiro-junmai-hiire-300ml-8219765.jpg?v=1787838071"},{"product_id":"yamagata-masamune-kimoto-junmai-omachi","title":"Yamagata Masamune Kimoto Junmai Omachi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title_j2\"\u003e山 形 正 宗\u0026nbsp; \u003cspan\u003e生 酛\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e純 米\u0026nbsp; 雄 町\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is part of the brewery’s small-scale Kimoto production and is therefore a very rare release that is virtually never seen outside of Yamagata. 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This delicious lactic acidity is very vibrant and is almost reminiscent of young mandarins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chilled, a few degrees below room temperature—but definitely not straight from the refrigerator. Indeed, the closer it comes to room temperature, the broader the flavor spectrum, the greater the aroma, umami, and pronounced rice sweetness—not to mention a creamy nuance. We recommend serving it at room temperature in an unglazed ceramic sake cup—preferably a larger Bizen or Shigaraki sake cup. If you want more intensity and umami, you’ll enjoy drinking Kimoto Junmai Omachi as Kanzake. We like it around 60 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: This sake is a perfect match for cheeses. 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