JUNMAI
Literally means “pure rice”: it is composed of rice, water, koji and yeast. This traditional style of sake was mastered by the end of the 17th century and is generally rich in umami and complex in flavor. It is considered versatile because of its wider range of serving temperatures.

TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
Meaning “special Junmai sake” and it is created with rice that is polished to at least 60%. The use of sake-specific rice or other use of legally recognized special production method would be labeled Tokubetsu. The sake has a gentle taste and a soft texture.

JUNMAI GINJO
This style is characterized by a bright aroma, fruity tastes and delicate body. Classified as sake made from rice polished down to at least 60% and often employing a special process including lower-temperature fermentation and special strains of yeast. The term “Junmai” is used to differentiate between “pure rice” sake and sake with brewer’s alcohol added.

JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Dai means great, hence, “Great Ginjo.” Daiginjo is made from rice polished down to at least 50% or less and also fermented in lower-temperature for a long period of time. It often use sake-specific rice. The term “Junmai” is used to differentiate between “pure rice” sake and sake with brewer’s alcohol added.

NAMA
Unpasteurized.

NIGORI
Unfiltered (coarsely filtered) sake, with a milky white appearance.

KIMOTO
Kimoto represent the most traditional method of sake making, perfected in the 17th century. It uses a fermentation starter that employs the laborious task of pounding streamed rice into a paste. It is known to display complex but well-balanced flavors, with enhanced umami and acidity.

YAMAHAI
This type of sake making evolved from the Kimoto method was discovered in 1909 by scientists. It is known for developing complexity and deep flavors equal to Kimoto style sake.

GENSHU
Genshu is undiluted sake. After filtration, sake has an alcohol content of around 19%+. Most sake on the market has been diluted with water down to 12-16%. Genshu is full-bodied and has a rich taste.

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VIRTUAL SAKE TASTING > VARIETY SAKE SET

Taste a wide range of our Sho Chiku Bai brand sake brewed in Berkeley, CA. Register for Zoom sake tasting session! This set price includes lecture fee.

$50.00

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Junmai Daiginjo, 720ml

The Sho Chiku Bai Junmai DaiGinjo is the first DaiGinjo sake made by 100% American Yamadanishiki rice.
*excluded from all sales

$70.00

Type: Junmai Daiginjo

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Yamadanishiki (U.S.)

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: -2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 45%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI > REI Junmai Daiginjo, 300ml

Greatest food paring Junmai DaiGinjo you have ever encountered.

$11.00

Type: Junmai Daiginjo

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA › Junmai Daiginjo, 640ml

From the award winning Shirakabe Gura brewery. *Shipping restriction applies.

$50.00

Type: Junmai Daiginjo

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Yamadanishiki

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: ±0

Rice Polishing Ratio: 45%

Acidity: 1.0

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 640ml*,78,300ml,109

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA › Junmai Daiginjo, 300ml

From the award winning (13 consecutive years) Shirakabe Gura brewery from Japan. *Shipping restriction applies.

$23.00

Type: Junmai Daiginjo

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Yamadanishiki

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: ±0

Rice Polishing Ratio: 45%

Acidity: 1.5

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 640ml,78,300ml*,109

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA › Kimoto Junmai, 640ml

From the award winning (13 consecutive years) Shirakabe Gura brewery from Japan. *Shipping restriction applies.

$25.00

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Acidity: 1.2

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 640ml*,79,300ml,110

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA › Kimoto Junmai, 300ml

From the award winning (13 consecutive years) Shirakabe Gura brewery from Japan. *Shipping restriction applies.

$13.00

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Acidity: 1.2

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 640ml,79,300ml*,110

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA › Yamahai Junmai, 300ml

From the award winning (13 consecutive years) Shirakabe Gura brewery from Japan. *Shipping restriction applies.

$13.00

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Acidity: 1.5

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 300ml*,125

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHO > Junmai Ginjo, 720ml

Premium sake for ultimate satisfaction.

$18.95

Type: Junmai Ginjo

Alcohol: 14%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: -1

Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHO > Junmai Organic, 720ml

Premium sake for ultimate satisfaction.

$19.95

Type: Tokubetsu Junmai (Organic)

Alcohol: 14%

Rice: Calrose (Organic)

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHO > Ginjo Nigori, 720ml

Premium sake for ultimate satisfaction.

$18.95

Type: Ginjo Nigori (Unfiltered)

Alcohol: 14%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: -14

Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Kinpaku Tokubetsu Junmai, 1.8L

With gold flakes makes an outstanding choice for festive occasions. *Shipping restriction applies.

$38.00

Type: Tokubetsu Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Japanese varietal

Brewed in: Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Acidity: 1.6

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 6

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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"SHO CHIKU BAI Junmai DaiGinjo" > SAKE in wood box

Sho Chiku Bai Junmai DaiGinjo in original wooden box
*excluded from all sales

$80.00

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"SHO CHIKU BAI SHO Tasting Flight Set" > 3 types of SHO and original 3 glass flight set

"Excellent way for sampling different types of sake"

~~$77.85~~ $70.95

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA>Premium Sake Selection, 300ml x 3

"Excellent way for sampling different types of sake" *Shipping restriction applies.

$49.00

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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"Pick Your Own Set" > 300ml SAKE x 3 with 2 cold sake glasses

Customize the gift set with your favorite bottles! Price varies depending on your combination. *Import item shipping restriction might apply, depends on your choice.

$34.75

SHO CHIKU BAI › Classic Junmai, 1.5L Gift Cask

The most traditional style sake.
2011 Gold Award winner at the U.S. National Sake Appraisal

$39.50

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 6

Available Sizes: 18L,4,1.5L,6,1.5L Cask*,5,750ml,2,180ml Case,117

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Premium Ginjo, 300ml

Ginjo is a special reserve connoisseur class of sake.

$8.25

Type: Junmai Ginjo

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Organic Nama, 300ml

It's totally natural, made from OCIA certified organic rice.

$9.00

Type: Junmai (Organic) (Nama)

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose (Organic)

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Nigori Crème de Sake, 300ml

This Nigori is slightly drier than Nigori Silky Mild.

$5.50

Type: Nigori (Unfiltered)

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: -15

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

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SHO CHIKU BAI › TAKARA Sierra Cold, 300ml

Takara Sierra Cold is an innovation in sake brewing.

$6.50

Type: Junmai Ginjo

Alcohol: 12%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Classic Junmai, 18L

The most traditional style sake.
2011 Gold Award winner at the U.S. National Sake Appraisal

*excluded from all sales **volume limit might apply

$79.95

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Available Sizes: 18L*,4,1.5L,6,1.5L Cask,5,750ml,2,180ml Case,117

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Classic Junmai, 1.5L

The most traditional style sake.
2011 Gold Award winner at the U.S. National Sake Appraisal

$11.50

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 6

Available Sizes: 18L,4,1.5L*,6,1.5L Cask,5,750ml,2,180ml Case,117

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Classic Junmai, 750ml

Our flagship sake.
2011 Gold Award winner at the U.S. National Sake Appraisal

$6.95

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 18L,4,1.5L,6,1.5L Cask,5,750ml*,2,180ml Case,117

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Classic Junmai, 180ml Case (24)

Our flagship sake.
Case Sale Only - 24 of 180ml bottles per case

~~$66.00~~ $59.40

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Available Sizes: 18L,4,1.5L,6,1.5L Cask,5,750ml,2,180ml Case*,117

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Extra Dry, 18L

Extremely dry sake.
*excluded from all sales **volume limit might apply

$81.00

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +7

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Available Sizes: 18L*,10,1.5L,11

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Extra Dry, 1.5L

Extremely dry sake.

$11.95

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +7

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 6

Available Sizes: 18L,10,1.5L*,11

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Tokubetsu Junmai, 1.8L

This special sake is made from highly polished (to 60%) Sacramento Valley rice.

$17.75

Type: Tokubetsu Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 6

Available Sizes: 1.8L*,9,720ml,7,300ml,8

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Tokubetsu Junmai, 720ml

This special sake is made from highly polished (to 60%) Sacramento Valley rice.

$11.50

Type: Tokubetsu Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 1.8L,9,720ml*,7,300ml,8

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Tokubetsu Junmai, 300ml

This special sake is made from highly polished (to 60%) Sacramento Valley rice.

$5.25

Type: Tokubetsu Junmai

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: +3

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 1.8L,9,720ml,7,300ml*,8

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SHIRAKABEGURA › Tokubetsu Junmai, 1.8L

The Shirakabe Gura brewery has received the Gold Medal of the Japan Sake Appraisal for 13 consecutive years. *Shipping restriction applies.

$33.00

Type: Tokubetsu Junmai

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Acidity: 1.6

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 6

Available Sizes: 1.8L*,22,720ml,23,300ml,24

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHIRAKABEGURA › Tokubetsu Junmai, 720ml

From the award winning (13 consecutive years) Shirakabe Gura brewery from Japan. *Shipping restriction applies.

$24.00

Type: Tokubetsu Junmai

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Acidity: 1.6

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 1.8L,22,720ml*,23,300ml,24

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHIRAKABEGURA › Tokubetsu Junmai, 300ml

From the award winning (13 consecutive years) Shirakabe Gura brewery from Japan. *Shipping restriction applies.

$12.00

Type: Tokubetsu Junmai

Alcohol: 15.5%

Rice: Gohyakumangoku

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Acidity: 1.6

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 1.8L,22,720ml,23,300ml,24*

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA › MIO Sparkling Sake, 750ml

Crafted in the traditional brewing style, with rice, water and Koji. *Shipping restriction applies.

$22.00

Type: Sparkling Sake

Alcohol: 5%

Rice: Japanese varietal

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: -70

Acidity: 4.0

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 750ml*,29,300ml,17

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA › MIO Sparkling Sake, 300ml

Crafted in the traditional brewing style, with rice, water and Koji. *Shipping restriction applies.

$11.00

Type: Sparkling Sake

Alcohol: 5%

Rice: Japanese varietal

Brewed in: Nada, Hyogo, Japan

SMV: -70

Acidity: 4.0

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 750ml,29,300ml*,17

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Kyoto Junmai, 1.8L

Brewed with Fushimizu. Taste the difference of water. *Shipping restriction applies.

$28.00

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 13.5%

Rice: Japanese varietal

Brewed in: Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 78%

Acidity: 1.3

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 6

Available Sizes: 1.8L*,111,720ml,112,300ml,113

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Kyoto Junmai, 720ml

Brewed with Fushimizu. Taste the difference of water. *Shipping restriction applies.

$20.00

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 13.5%

Rice: Japanese varietal

Brewed in: Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 78%

Acidity: 1.3

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 1.8L,111,720ml*,112,300ml,113

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Kyoto Junmai, 300ml

Brewed with Fushimizu. Taste the difference of water. *Shipping restriction applies.

$10.00

Type: Junmai

Alcohol: 13.5%

Rice: Japanese varietal

Brewed in: Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan

SMV: +2

Rice Polishing Ratio: 78%

Acidity: 1.3

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 1.8L,111,720ml,112,300ml*,113

Import Ship Limit: Yes

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"Ultimate Cooking Combo" > TAKARA Mirin & SHO CHIKU BAI Classic

Buy these 3 items as a set for a special on-line store price!

~~$22.25~~ $20.00

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Nigori Silky Mild, 1.5L

Nigori is unfiltered (coarsely filtered) sake and is the sweetest of all our types of sake.

$14.25

Type: Nigori (Unfiltered)

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: -20

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 6

Available Sizes: 1.5L*,15,750ml,16,375ml,18

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Nigori Silky Mild, 750ml

Nigori is unfiltered (coarsely filtered) sake and is the sweetest of all our types of sake.

$8.00

Type: Nigori (Unfiltered)

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: -20

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 1.5L,15,750ml*,16,375ml,18

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SHO CHIKU BAI › Nigori Silky Mild, 375ml

Nigori is unfiltered (coarsely filtered) sake and is the sweetest of all our types of sake.

$5.00

Type: Nigori (Unfiltered)

Alcohol: 15%

Rice: Calrose

Brewed in: Berkeley, CA

SMV: -20

Rice Polishing Ratio: 70%

Kosher: Yes

Sulfite Free: Yes

Gluten Free: Yes

Buy a Case: 12

Available Sizes: 1.5L,15,750ml,16,375ml*,18

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