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純米吟醸酒　普賢の夢Beautiful dry sake from sakura yeast, with a wish for their local region Fugen no Yume means ‘a dream of Mt. Fugen’ in Japanese and is named by praying for recovery of the affected regions by the volcanic group Unzen-dake in Nagasaki, 1991. Besides a traditional pressing method called Hanegi Shibori, the...

杵の川　樽酒 Won gold for Futsushu at IWC, 2019. There are a scarce number of professional barrel-makers in Japan. And Tarusake is proudly made in a Yoshino cedar barrel crafted by Yasushi Ichinose, the only barrel maker in Nagasaki. ‘Taru’ translates to ‘barrel’ and ‘Tarusake’ to ‘sake barrel’, which is a reminder to enjoy...

杵の川　純米　純忠 Gold Award Winner at Regional Sake Award Japan 2020. Sumitada is a name from Sumitada Omura who was the first Christian feudal lord in Japan and opened a port of Nagasaki. This sake uses the award-winning local rice from Omura where Sumitada lived. Rich but sharp taste is best to be...

純米吟醸酒　普賢の夢Beautiful dry sake from sakura yeast, with a wish for their local region Fugen no Yume means ‘a dream of Mt. Fugen’ in Japanese and is named by praying for recovery of the affected regions by the volcanic group Unzen-dake in Nagasaki, 1991. Besides a traditional pressing method called Hanegi Shibori, the...

リキュール　ゆず Liqueur Yuzu A zesty, full-flavoured Japanese citrus sensation. Liqueur Yuzu is made from yuzus sourced from Kochi, Japan's largest yuzu-growing region. The unique citrusy tang is thanks to incorporating both the juice and the zest in the brewing process. This sake also balances acidity and sweetness, creating an enjoyably smooth...

Sparkling sake dry Brut sake ideal for champaign lovers. Sparkling dry sake is a refreshing and sophisticated drinking experience. It is brewed using wine and sake yeast, creating a unique flavour that balances the sweet and sour of the sake rice. But unlike other sparkling sakes, this has a dry taste and strong...

Sparkling sake Won gold at The Fine Sake Awards Japan, 2019. Sparkling sake is brewed with wine and sake yeast, creating a unique flavour that balances the sweet and sour of the sake rice. This sake is mild (8% alcohol), clear and is considered a Japanese champagne, making it the drink of...

杵の川　にごり酒 A creamy sake that will give you a tipsy buzz. Nigorishu, or cloudy sake, is made by partially filtering the liquid using a coarse mesh, allowing some rice solids to sift through. Before opening, tilt the bottle to allow the lee to mix gently with the liquid. Refrigerate to keep the quality...

杵の川　特別純米原酒 Won bronze for Junmaishu at IWC, 2021Tokubetsu Junmai Genshu only uses Yamadanishiki, one of the best sake rices, along with pure underground water from Mt. Taradake. But the secret behind this sake’s soft texture and firm umami flavour is the Toji's (chief brewer) expertise. Being naturally low in alcohol...

杵の川　樽酒 Won gold for Futsushu at IWC, 2019. There are a scarce number of professional barrel-makers in Japan. And Tarusake is proudly made in a Yoshino cedar barrel crafted by Yasushi Ichinose, the only barrel maker in Nagasaki. ‘Taru’ translates to ‘barrel’ and ‘Tarusake’ to ‘sake barrel’, which is a reminder to enjoy...

瑞冠　純米　合鴨農法米A natural, rich umami-flavoured sake created by rice-duck farming 【Sommelier's recommendation】The initial fruity aroma, similar to a pear or peach, is followed by herb and steamed rice afternotes. Its acidic and salty flavour gradually takes shape, finishing with a crisp bitterness. Recommended glasses ・Bordeaux wine glass ・Guinomi  ・Hirahai What is the best glass...

瑞冠　純米　合鴨農法米A natural, rich umami-flavoured sake created by rice-duck farming 【Sommelier's recommendation】The initial fruity aroma, similar to a pear or peach, is followed by herb and steamed rice afternotes. Its acidic and salty flavour gradually takes shape, finishing with a crisp bitterness. Recommended glasses ・Bordeaux wine glass ・Guinomi  ・Hirahai What is the best glass...

亀の世　普通酒　辛口Gold Award at the 2016 / 2018 / 2022 Atsukan (warmed sake) contest in JapanFutsu-shu means ‘normal sake’ which doesn’t qualify for Tokutei Meisho shu (Premium sake). It’s an equivalent to ‘table wine’ in the wine world. Karakuchi means dry taste.Sake production generally follows a method of three-step brewing, in which rice koji,...