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Junmai & Honjozo

These dependable categories of sake are the workhorses of the sake world. 

The Junmai category is historically the “way sake was.” These brews can have their rice milled to many different levels from 80% with 20% removal to 65% with 35% removal as long as the milling percentages are on the label. The old norm was Junmai sake had to be milled to at least 70% remaining and 30% removed, but this is no longer the case.  The result is that some Junmai can drink very rich and full-bodied, and some drink lighter and more elegant. Just remember that Junmai also means “rice and water only,” and it’s a great center of the plate food pairing sake that is perfect for most cuisines from salty and savory to rich and robust, fried and grilled to baked and steamed, and from spicy to complex. Good for chilled, room temperature, warming and heating. 

Honjozo sake has the same rice milling standard that Junmai sake used to have 70% remaining and 30% removal.  The difference with Honjozo is that the makers add a little “brewer’s alcohol” to lighten the sake and clean things up. Honjozo sake is not fortified sake – it is not made stronger by the added alcohol – in fact it makes a sake lighter and more refreshing. This category of sake is perfect for easy drinking and easy food pairings.  Good for chilled, room temperature, warming and heating.

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    Heiwa Shuzo KID Tokubetsu Junmai "Omachi"

    balanced, graceful, masterpiece.
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    The nose on this limited release masterpiece is a mild collection of raspberry, pear, peach, and citrus aromas. In a word, this is a very special e...

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    Tenzan Junmai Genshu "Mount Tenzan"

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    This Junmai Genshu is hands down the winner of packaging in the sake world. Thankfully, what rests inside is just as cool. With a soft fruity nose ...

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    Tenmei Junmai "Polar Bear Cup"

    steamed rice, rich, dry.
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    Smooth, rich, round, and dry this cup is a whole lot of ricey goodness. With a very good body it drinks with some solidness and there is a quick dr...

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    Tonoike (Bo:) Tokubetsu Junmai

    bright, rich, satisfying.
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    The nose on this very unique Junmai sake is of pineapple, citrus, floral and white flower aromas. Behold an eye-opening new world Junmai sake that ...

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    Wakaebisu Honjozo “Seven Gods of Fortune”

    slippery, dry, nougat.
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    The nose on this classic honjozo is a slick collection of apple, sweet rice, cream, marshmallow, pear, and mineral water aromas. Smooth, round, sof...

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    Tenbu Junmai

    juicy, soft, grape popsicle.
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    The nose on this modern style Junmai is a mild collection of grape, mineral water, grains, and steamed rice aromas. Smooth, round, juicy, and soft ...

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    Mutsu Hassen Tokubetsu Junmai "Red Label"

    don't sweat the technique.
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    The nose on this super popular Junmai sake is a lively collection of red apple, grape, blueberry, and mango aromas. Some sake breweries are known f...

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    Takasago Zutto Junmai Cup "Asahiyama Zoo"

    collab with asahiyama zoo in hokkaido!
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    The nose on this cup that was inspired by the Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido is a cool collection of pear, apple, grains, and rainwater aromas. Zoos are...

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    Zaku Ho no Tomo Junmai "The Artisan"

    tangerine, elegant, quick.
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    The nose on this very popular Japanese sake is a gentle collection of mineral water, pear, vanilla, citrus, and stone fruit aromas.  This is a “cra...

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    Tatsuriki Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai

    layered, creamy, nutty.
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    The nose on this traditionally pole-rammed sake is a nice collection of nuts, nougat, cream, and steamed rice. What is a pole-rammed sake? It’s a b...

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    Fukumimi Junmai Genshu

    true sake selection #3!
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    The nose on this two year aged sake is a superb collection of butter rum, cooked apple, cocoa, orange, peach, caramel, shiitake mushroom, malt, and...

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    Bijofu Tokubetsu Junmai "The Gentleman"

    papaya, grapefruit, easy.
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    The nose on this special Tokubetsu Junmai is a very cool collection of pear, grapefruit, lemon, peach, mango, lychee, and apple skin aromas. Smooth...

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    Emishiki Junmai Genshu "Sensation White"

    green apple, crisp, sensational.
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    The nose on this “New World” Junmai is a great collection of green apple, lemon peel, cut grass, and floral aromas. Today’s Junmai category has to ...

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    Ine Mankai Junmai Genshu “Ine’s Full Bloom”

    ancient red rice, layered, tart.
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    The nose on this "one-of-a-kind" brew is a vast collection of beets, orange, black olives, cherry syrup, prosciutto, kombu, winter spices, and bone...

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    Shichi Hon Yari Junmai "The Seven Spearsmen"

    ricey, oatmeal, classic.
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    The nose on this classic Junmai sake is a vibrant collection of earth, nuts, butter, wheat, crushed leaves, and steamed rice aromas. In a word, th...

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    Shichida 75 Junmai

    cherry, apple, cereal.
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    The nose on this legendary brew is a fun collection of musky, creamy, cheesy, yeasty, smokey, ricey, and citrus aromas.  Smooth, rich, round, laye...

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    Boucho Tsuru Muroka “Legendary Crane”

    modern, refreshing, expressive.
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    The nose on this new style Junmai is an interesting collection of sweet corn, melon, apple pie, sweet peas, and honey tea aromas. Say hello to a ve...

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    HeavenSake Junmai 12

    ricey, gentle, compact.
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    This private label sake made by the ancient Konishi Sake Brewery has a very gentle nose of hay, butterscotch, nougat, and steamed rice. The methodo...

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    Shintaro Junmai "Imperial Loyalist"

    quintessential izakaya dry style.
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    The nose on this perfect sake to bring to an izakaya has a cool collection of oatmeal, cashew, couscous, wheat, hay, and steamed rice aromas. The n...

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    Izumibashi Kurotonbo Kimoto Junmai "Black Dragonfly"

    nougat, cocoa, intriguing.
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    The nose on this traditionally made pole-rammed Kimoto sake that has been aged for two years is a great collection of chestnuts, cream, lemon peel,...

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    SOTO Junmai

    soft, light, cooked apple.
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    Soft, light, and dry on the palate with flavors of stewed apple, banana, and toasted cashews. Pairing recommendations: Yakitori, grilled vegetables...

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    Choryo Tokubetsu Junmai "Omachi"

    umami, funk, polished.
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    The nose on this special “one of THOSE sakes” is a killer collection of cocoa, butter, salt water, earthy, nutty, leather and hot chocolate aromas....

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    Fukukomachi Tokubetsu Junmai “Fair-Lady Komachi”

    velvet, umami, graham cracker.
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    The nose on this unique sake is a gentle collection of caramel, Rice Krispies Treats®, white chocolate, and steamed rice aromas. Soft, round, and s...

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    Jikon Tokubetsu Junmai

    bright, expressive, rare.
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