‹ Continue Shopping

Secure Checkout

  • 1Log In or Register
  • 2Shipping & Billing Info
  • 3Review, Pay & Submit

Holiday Sale 2021

Online Order Pickup Available Weekdays*
from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
*exceptions: 11/11(Thu), 11/25(Thu), & 11/26(Fri)

WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.


Shop

TYPES OF SAKE

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.

Navigate:  Sake / Sake All
The best of nature in each Takara product.

You must be 21 years or older in order to place orders. Adult signature required upon delivery of all alcohol products.

Please Check our Delivery Availability Takara Delivery Map
    We are currently shipping sake to the following states:
  • All Sake: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, MT, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OR, SC, TN, VA, WI, & WY
  • Domestic Sake Only: AZ, CO, CT, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MI, MO, NY, PA, TX, & WA
  • No products can be shipped outside of U.S.A. 

We are glad to reopen our online store and serve you. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic, we are still operating with limited capacity and you may experience shipping delays. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. Our Tasting Room remains closed. On-site shopping and tasting are not available at this time.

Sake All
Special Daiginjo Set in Wooden Gift Box THUMBNAIL
Try our Gold Award winning junmai daiginjo sake!
$120.00 $100.00
Type: Junmai Daiginjo
Import Ship Limit: Yes
Virtual Sake Tasting Variety Set, Sho Chiku Bai, Made in USA THUMBNAIL
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. *excluded from all sales
$50.00
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Daiginjo 720ml THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
 
Sho Chiku Bai REI Junmai Daiginjo 300ml, junmai sake, junmai daiginjo sake THUMBNAIL
Greatest food pairing 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
Buy a Case: 12
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 640ml, junmai daiginjo sake, imported sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 300ml, junmai daiginjo sake, imported sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
 
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai 640ml, junmai sake, imported sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai 300ml, junmai sake, imported sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Yamahai Junmai 300ml, junmai sake, imported sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
 
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Premium Junmai Sake Selection 300mlx3 bottles, gift set THUMBNAIL
"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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai SHO Junmai Ginjo 720ml, junmai sake, junmai ginjo sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai SHO Junmai Organic 720ml, junmai sake, organic sake THUMBNAIL
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
Buy a Case: 12
Pickup Location Info
- +
 
Sho Chiku Bai SHO Ginjo Nigori 720ml, nigori sake, brewed in usa THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai SHO Tasting Flight Set, 3 types of SHO and SCB original 3 glass flight set THUMBNAIL
"Excellent way for sampling different types of sake"
$77.85 $70.95
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura MIO Sparkling Sake 750ml, sparkling sake, imported sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
 
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura MIO Sparkling Sake 300ml, sparkling sake, imported sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Kinpaku 1.8L, imported, junmai sake with gold flakes THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai Gift Cask 1.5L THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
 
Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai 18L THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai ETO Label 1.5L THUMBNAIL
The most traditional style sake.
While supplies last.
$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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai 1.5L THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
 
Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai 750ml THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai 180ml, Case of 24 THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Premium Ginjo 300ml, junmai sake, junmai ginjo sake THUMBNAIL
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
Buy a Case: 12
Pickup Location Info
- +
 
Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama 300ml, junmai sake, organic sake THUMBNAIL
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
Buy a Case: 12
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Creme de Sake 300ml, nigori sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info
- +
Sho Chiku Bai Takara Sierra Cold 300ml, junmai sake THUMBNAIL
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
Pickup Location Info