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Gentleness is Elegantly balanced with richness. Round and savoury taste is harmonized with aroma. Smooth plate and fine finish.

In theory it is impossible to ferment whole brown rice unless it is sprouted [which is what used to be done in ancient times] however Genmai-zake [literally - brown rice sake] means that the husk of the rice has not been polished off. Rather, the rice husk is crushed to expose the inner part of the grain to allow fermentation, while leaving the rice completely unpolished. Genmai-zake needs twice as much rice than would usually be required to make the same quantity of sake made from polished rice. This style also requires extra attention with longer soaking and steaming times. Soaking for Genmai-zake takes around 14 hours, whereas soaking for white rice ranges from 1 minute for highly polished rice to around 1 hour for less polished. This long soak time is followed by a double steaming process. During the fermentation of the Genmaishu, Shiuchi-san has to implement complicated additions of kōji rice, steamed rice and water at very specific intervals of the ferment period to to achieve the exact result he wants in the finished sake. Kameman also needs to age the sake before it is at its optimum drinking condition. It is incredibly rare to see a sake made from brown rice, with only one other brewery in Japan making a genmai-zake. The Genmaishu displays a beautiful brown sugar and roasted cocoa bean nose with a lovely balanced sweetness on the palate with tastes of ‘Christmas cake’ dried fruit and spices. Kameman have achieved the perfect balance of sweet/savoury/dry to make this a well balanced sake with great palate weight. As this sake ages it develops into even richer, more complex flavours. This is an interesting sake to match with food as it can be paired with sweet dishes with pastry, nuts and honey or can be used to match with rich ingredients like foie gras.

The company was founded in 1913 near the scenic spot Nagato Gorge, but in 1971, due to the construction of the Abu River Dam, it moved to its current location upstream of Hagi City. We strive day and night to make better sake in the clear waters of the Abu River. Rice: Yamaguchi produced “Saito no Shizuku” Polish Ratio: 55% Drinking: Chilled / Room Temperature / Warm to 20℃ Flavour Profile: Sweet, gently spicy, delicate aroma, clear and refreshing, long finish Food pairing: Anything.

Kanade White Peach is composed of infused Japanese White Peach liqueur and White Peach juice. The final blend has a distinct aroma both rich and gentle, and an enveloping juicy flavor like that of a raw White Peach. With a palate of citrus & the strong presence of raw white peach leading into a delicate floral finish, Kanade White Peach Liqueur would make a next level Bellini. This is really quite wonderful.

"new release from Masahiro Distillery 1883 Okinawa Japan. KAIJIN - Means Ocean-Man - A refrence to the traditional japanese story of Sea-Man fighting the mythical sea monster on the island of Okinawa Japan. The lable and picture refrences this beautiful story. Made at masahiro distillery an 18th century family owned distillery, Okinawa is surrounded by sea, romances by mythical sea monter stories Kaijin represents this beautifully. Hand picked world malt, Distilled, Blended and aged for 3 years in ex sherry and bourban casks at Masahiro Distillery Japan.Tasting Note: Nose soft warm caramel, butterscotch and lifted citrus. Palate is refershing lifted citrus peel with slightly sweet aromas and milk chocolate. Finish is long and lingering, very approachable and easy to drink. AWARDS GOLD SFWFC 2023 "

Eigashima Shin Serene whisky is named after Mr. Hiraishi, the eighth generation of Eigashima Shuzo. Mild and soft as the fascination towards Seto Inland Sea, light and smooth on the palate, just exactly the same as Mr. Hiraishi’s natural disposition in gentleness.Based on the unique centuries-old whisky blending skills and the tradition of sake brewery of Eigashima, Shin Serene whisky is carefully made by Toji, also the chief executive of Eigashima sake brewery. As a blend of whisky aged 3 years in a combination of sherry, bourbon, and Japanese shochu barrels, the fusion is well balanced and sublimated to a new level.

From the fourth-generation family-run and award-winning Ochiai Distillery in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Japan, this Honkaku shch meaning single-distilled, is handcrafted and produced from premium ginger, rice and barley. It is a crisp, dry and spicy shch made with 20% natural ginger. It makes the perfect cocktail, or serve it straight or on the rocks.

Haku is the premium Japanese craft vodka from the House of Suntory. Its unique creation process starts in Kagoshima and ends in Osaka, Japan. Made with 100% Japanese white rice, the name Haku means "white" in Japanese. The word can also be read as "brilliant" - a tribute to the craft of mastering a clear, clean, and luminous vodka. Filtered through bamboo charcoal, Haku has an unparalleled soft, round, and subtly sweet taste. At Suntory, the artisans of the House are committed to selecting the best ingredients, and elaborating on complex and innovative making techniques to create spirits of unrivalled quality and unique Japanese character. It is the signature of the House of Suntory‘s “Monozokuri” craftsmanship. Haku is a new iteration of that philosophy, and inherits Shinjiro Torii’s vision of challenge and quest of excellence. Haku, the Japanese craft vodka. Try this craft Japanese vodka in a Haku-Hi - 1.5 parts Haku Vodka - 4.5 parts chilled premium soda water - Lemon peel - Fill a highball glass to the brim with ice. Add Haku vodka and gently pour chilled soda water. Stir and garnish with a lemon peel.

The history and evolution of the Japanese Whisky scene can be traced back to one man, Masataka Taketsuru; a man known as the 'father of Japanese whisky'. Taketsuru not only left Japan to learn the craft from the experts in Scotland, he also crafted Japan's first whisky at the Yamazaki distillery before establishing the premium whisky house of Nikka in 1934. This unique bottling of 'From the Barrel' is a breathtaking blend of malt and grain whiskies that are hand selected, blended together and then reintroduced to cask upon their marriage. The result is a blend that possesses a distinctive personality characterised by solidity, depth of taste and a richly expanding aroma. With immediate aromas of cedar and maple, it has an exploding mouth-feel showcasing cinnamon, dark chocolate, pepper and toffee. Serve with a little water to reveal cacao and tingling spices.

Established more than 100 years ago, the Eigashima distillery mostly focuses on producing sake and shochu. In 1984, however, it began making proper whisky known as White Oak. In the following years, the distillery made only blended whisky until 2007 when it started production on single malts as well. The Akashi Meïsei, which translates roughly as 'celebrity' in Japanese, is a limited edition blended Japanese whisky. White Oak Akashi Meisei Blended Whisky is made with 45% American oak matured single malt.