Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai: A Sake That Doesn’t Try Too Hard
There is a quiet confidence to this bottle. It does not chase trends or lean...
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Charles Hakutsuru Junmai Ginjo: The Sake You’ll Find Almost Anywhere
This is the bottle most people meet sake through, whether they realise it or not....
Gekkeikan Traditional: A No Fuss Everyday Sake
Some bottles are about discovery, and some are about reliability. Gekkeikan Traditional firmly belongs to...
Sho Chiku Bai Junmai: A Familiar Face With More to Offer
If you have ever ordered sake at a casual restaurant outside Japan, there is a...
Joto Junmai Ginjo: Curated Quality Without the Guesswork
Joto built its name by doing the hard work of selecting good breweries on behalf...
Dassai 45: The Bottle That Made Sake Cool Again
If sake has had a global moment in recent years, Dassai is a big part...
Dassai 39: A Step Up Without Losing the Plot
Once you have tried Dassai 45, the natural next step is Dassai 39, and it...
Dassai 23: Sake Brewing Near Its Limit
There is a point where polishing rice further stops being about subtlety and starts becoming...
Zankyo Super Premium Junmai Daiginjo: Brewing at the Edge of Possibility
Some bottles are made to be enjoyed. This one feels like it was made to...
Hakkaisan Awa Clear Sparkling: Genuinely Giving Champagne a Run
Sparkling sake can sometimes feel like a novelty, fun but not especially serious. Hakkaisan Awa...