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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.

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SHO CHKU BAI> Hizo Koshu/Bourbon Barrel Aged Sake Set

Try our online store exclusive set! Sho Chiku Bai Hizo Koshu 15 yrs Aged Sake 375ml & Sho Chiku Bai Bourbon Barrel Aged Sake 720ml

Sho Chiku Bai Original Wooden Box:

Price: $80.00

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Pick Up At Berkeley, CA

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Type:	Aged Sake
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SHO CHIKU BAI Hizo Koshu 15 years Aged Sake 375ml

Very rare amber colored sake, lovingly aged for 15 years to achieve maximum complexity and richness of taste.

Recommended Temperature: Serve chilled to 50° F in a white wine glass.

At room temperature, the mushroom and soy aroma are less intense,

while aromas of fruit, pumpkin spice, heavily toasted almond, and coffee

deepen along with a distinct, salty finish. Warmed to about 105° F, this

sake becomes more mellower, featuring flavors of baked black cherries,

spice, sesame seed, and dark chocolate.

Food Pairing Suggestions: This sake is wonderful, before or after a meal, or

on its own, It will complement a plate of nuts, dried fruit and dry cheeses,

such as Manchego and aged gouda. It’s well match with seared foie gras

and excellent with tataki-style tuna or Wagyu beef.

SHO CHIKU BAI Bourbon Barrel-Aged Junmai Sake 720ml

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel-Aged Junmai Sake. Employed a new technique that brings forward both fruit and spice aromas.

Recommended Temperature: Serve chilled, to 50° F or serve warm

(90° F) temperature, degrees, to highlight the spices and oak

aromas.

Food Pairing Suggestions: This sake is wonderful on its own,

before or after a meal. It will complement a plate of nuts, dried

fruit, and a dry, mild cheese such as Manchego. During a meal,

this sake goes well with Wagyu beef, baked chicken, butterpoached

lobster or mahi-mahi crusted with Macadamia nuts.

We are currently able to ship this product to the following 31 states.
AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, (MT*) NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, & WY

*MT: We cannot ship Aged Sake Set. Only able to ship Hizo Koshu 15 Years.

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