Niigata

The nose on this very smooth futsushu, or table sake, is a mild collection of snowmelt, cherry and balsa wood. This is a very talented sake that is...

The nose on this prototypical neutral sake (not too fruity, not too dry) is a gentle collection of mild rice, mineral water, apple, wheat, and bals...

Talk about packaging! This well-dressed Daiginjo has a nose filled with ripe peach, strawberry, pomegranate, and cotton elements. What a light and ...

The nose on this very unique three year-aged Junmai Daiginjo is a wonderful collection of earthy, forest floor, milk chocolate, cocoa, and cocoa po...

What a bottle! Do good looks translate to good tastes? You bet, as the very mild nose on this Ginjo is a whisper of steamed rice, crushed leaves, c...

The nose on this world class Daiginjo is a mild collection of plum, citrus, pear, apple, oatmeal, raisin, and peach aromas. Quite frankly, this is ...

This Daiginjo is the perfect example of a Niigata-style sake known as tanrei karakuchi or light and dry. Hekijyu has nutmeg and pear on the nose, a...

The nose on this special released Kubota is a mild collection of cherry, pear, mango, melon, and floral aromas. Kubota is known for making the prot...

This is one of, if not, the most sought after Daiginjo in Japan. This Daiginjo is sophisticated, and yet very drinkable. Perhaps too drinkable, as ...

The nose on this Ginjo from Niigata Prefecture is a party of dried fruit, minerals, nutmeg, ripe plum, and banana cream pie. Oooooh, the Kubota leg...

The nose on this world-class sake that is made with Koshitenrei brewing rice is milled to 40% and has been aged for two years. In this amazing coll...

This Junmai Daiginjo has been milled to 28% seimaibuai. It takes 3 days and nights to gently polish the rice grains to reach the incredibly small (...

The nose on this extremely cool Niigata-loved sake is a gentle collection of steamed rice, vanilla, mint, hay, toast, and nougat aromas. Stop the p...

YeeHaw! The nose on this storied sake is a collection of musky fruits, straw, steamed rice, and caramel elements. Howdy, Partner! Welcome to a supe...

This "upgraded" version on one of the most drinkable sakes in Japan results in a more full-bodied version of its former self. With a nose of plums,...

A very welcoming Junmai from a brewery known for their Ginjo sakes. The nose is filled with grain, cocoa, rice, blueberry jam, and crème brûlée ele...

The aroma field on this extremely elegant and tasty Daiginjo is an array of grapefruit, melon, cooked pear, banana, and oatmeal elements. This sake...

The nose on this clean and pristine sake is a collection of cherry, mineral water, corn, pineapple, and cotton candy elements. Is this the new old ...

The nose on this “Gift from Niigata” is an amazing array of melon, rock sugar, lilies, orange sherbert, lychee, ginger, and coconut aromas. Made wi...

The nose on this unique sake is a wonderful collection of butterscotch, caramel, and maple syrup candy aromas. Why is this sake special? Because it...

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

The nose on this very gentle Junmai Daiginjo is an enjoyable collection of mango, ripe peach, citrus, and a touch of coconut aromas. Pretty cool pa...