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.In stockThe 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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Tonoike (Bo:) Tokubetsu Junmai
bright, rich, satisfying.In stockThe 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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Onda 88 Junmai
JunmaiOut of stockThe nose on this hefty brew is a wild collection of leather, earthy, nutty, creamy, and musky aromas. Made with a rice varietal called Ippon-Jime m...
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Mutsu Hassen Tokubetsu Junmai "Red Label"
don't sweat the technique.Low stockThe 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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Tatsuriki Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai
layered, creamy, nutty.Out of stockThe 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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Wakaebisu Honjozo “Seven Gods of Fortune”
slippery, dry, nougat.In stockThe 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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Tenmei Junmai "Polar Bear Cup"
steamed rice, rich, dry.In stockSmooth, 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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Zaku Ho no Tomo Junmai "The Artisan"
tangerine, elegant, quick.Low stockThe 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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Tenbu Junmai
juicy, soft, grape popsicle.Low stockThe 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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Boucho Tsuru Muroka “Legendary Crane”
modern, refreshing, expressive.Out of stockThe 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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Emishiki Junmai Genshu "Sensation White"
green apple, crisp, sensational.In stockThe 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 t...
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Shichida 75 Junmai
cherry, apple, cereal.Low stockThe 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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Shintaro Junmai "Imperial Loyalist"
quintessential izakaya dry style.Out of stockThe 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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Shichi Hon Yari Junmai "The Seven Spearsmen"
ricey, oatmeal, classic.In stockThe nose on this classic Junmai sake is a vibrant collection of earthy, nutty, butter, wheat, crushed leaves, and steamed rice aromas. In a word, ...
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HeavenSake Junmai 12
ricey, gentle, compact.In stockThis private label sake is made by the ancient Konishi Sake Brewery and has a very gentle nose of hay, butterscotch, nougat, and steamed rice. The ...
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Gozenshu 9 Junmai "Nine Brewers"
intricate, rich, wonderful.In stockThere are not a lot of sakes in the United States from Okayama, so this represents another prefecture’s sake to check off your list. The nose on th...
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SOTO Junmai
soft, light, cooked apple.Out of stockSoft, light, and dry on the palate with flavors of stewed apple, banana, and toasted cashews. Pairing recommendations: Yakitori, grilled vegetables...
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Izumibashi Kurotonbo Kimoto Junmai "Black Dragonfly"
nougat, cocoa, intriguing.In stockThe nose on this traditionally made pole-rammed (Kimoto) sake that has been aged for two years is a great collection of chestnuts, cream, lemon pee...
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Fukukomachi Tokubetsu Junmai “Fair-Lady Komachi”
velvet, umami, graham cracker.Out of stockThe nose on this unique sake that is new to True Sake is a gentle collection of caramel, Rice Krispies Treat, White Chocolate, and steamed rice aro...
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Jikon Tokubetsu Junmai
bright, expressive, rare.Out of stockJikon will no longer be available online. In-store customers only. NO EXCEPTIONS. We apologize for the inconvenience. Limit 1 bottle per household ...
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Fukumimi Junmai Genshu
true sake selection #3!In stockThe nose on this two year aged sake is a superb collection of butter rum, cooked apple, cocoa, orange, peach, caramel, shitake, malt, and honey aro...
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Kumaya Shuzo AN "Bizen Omachi"
round, cinnamon cereal, power.Low stockThe nose on this sake that is made with the Omachi rice varietal is a very cool collection of butter, sunflower seeds, dry grasses, cedar, grape, c...
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Sohomare Tokubetsu Kimoto Junmai "Heart and Soul"
cereal, roasted grains, elegant.In stockThe nose on this traditionally made special brew is a gentle collection of toasted rice, wheat, nutty, earthy, cereal, vanilla, and lemon peel arom...
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Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu Honjozo "10,000 Ways"
In stockThe nose on this everyday drinking brew is a collection of cherry, blueberry, straw, and skating ice elements. Round, soft, comfy and cozy this inc...
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