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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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    Takenotsuyu Junmai "Bamboo Tears"

    legendary, classic, elegant.
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    The nose on this legendary Junmai sake is a classic collection of pound cake, nougat, muffin, strawberry, orange blossom, cream, bread dough, white...

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    Yuki Otoko Honjozo "Yeti"

    refreshing, dry, crisp.
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    The nose on this totally cool sake is a fresh collection of vanilla, crème brûlée, cotton candy, powdered sugar, and nougat aromas. Cool, Cool, Coo...

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    Gozenshu Bodaimoto Junmai "1859"

    complex, deep, impactful.
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    The nose on this very important bottle of sake is a crafty collection of pear, mango, lemon peel, pineapple, and a hint of savory cocoa and rice ar...

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    Atago no Matsu Tokubetsu Honjozo "Pine of Atago" 1.8L

    iwc great value champion.
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    Azumaichi Junmai "Eastern Legend"

    rich, dry, vegetal.
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    The nose on this Junmai with Yamadanishiki milled to 64% is a unique collection of apple, celery, pear, custard, daikon, mint, oatmeal, and herbal...

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    Kikuhime Yamahai Junmai 1.8L

    dark chocolate, immense, masterpiece.
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    Nagurayama Aizu Shikon Tokubetsu Junmai "Crane Castle"

    robust, bold, inspired.
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    The nose on this inspired brew has a cool collection of peach, honeycomb, melon, pear, nectarine, rock sugar, and clove aromas. The importer calls ...

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    Tsukasabotan Junmai "Ryoma Sakamoto"

    ricey, dry, professional.
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    The nose on this brew that can be classified as “Old School Kochi” sake is a cool collection of vanilla, cereal, cinnamon, apple, cracker, grains,...

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    Kamitaka Mizumoto Junmai "Octopus Label"

    ricey, dry, bright.
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    The nose on this brew made using the oldest technique in sake making is a deep collection of nuts, cream, leather, carrots, and a hint of peanut b...

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    Tsuchida Kimoto Junmai 90 "Shin"

    acidity, complex, umami.
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    The nose on this sake pays homage to brewing techniques from the 1600’s is a wild collection of apple cider, natto, maple syrup, candied cherries, ...

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    Gokyo Kimoto Junmai "Kioke Zukuri"

    woody, apple pie, raisins.
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    The nose on this traditionally-made sake is a vast collection of black cherry, vanilla, cedar, spices, corn, graham cracker, and honey aromas. Typi...

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    Daijiro Yamahai Junmai Nama

    lively, balanced, wow!
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Matsunotsukasa Kimoto Junmai

    savory, buoyant, a touch slippery.
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    The nose on this traditionally made pole-rammed sake is a unique collection of pecan pie, butter popcorn, rum raisin, nuts, and ocean water aromas....

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    Isojiman Honjozo "Pride of the Seashore" 1.8L

    peach, sourdough toast, professional.
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    Char Halley Junmai "Shirakaba Nishiki 70"

    a new nagano classic.
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    From the distributor NA Sales: “Halley” is a smooth junmai sake with a gentle rice aroma, a juicy umami and a nice acidity. It’s bottled directly a...

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    Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai Miyamanishiki 55 "Sushi Booster"

    clean, crisp, easy.
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    The nose on this concept sake from the ever-popular Otokoyama Brewery is a slick collection of oatmeal, vanilla, brown rice, cinnamon, clove, and s...

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    Tenjo Mugen Tokubetsu Junmai "Umakuchi" TRUE SAKE EXCLUSIVE

    mei's true sake selection!
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    The nose on this True Sake Selection is an amazing collection of cereal, cocoa, brown sugar, yam, nougat, whipped cream, custard, molasses, mochi, ...

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    Housen Nami no Oto Kura no Hana Tokubetsu Junmai "Sound of the Waves"

    easy, magical, phantom finish.
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    The nose on this Miyagi magical sake is a cool collection of papaya, ginger, orange peel, blueberry, pine, graham cracker, nutmeg, and persimmon ar...

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    Chikurin Fukamari Junmai "Deep Field" 2025

    3-8 year blend, solera style.
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    The nose on this very specially made Junmai is a wonderful collection of steamed rice, milk chocolate, nectarine, marshmallow, nougat, broth, mushr...

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    Brooklyn Kura Junmai Namachozo "Occidental Dry Hopped"

    aromatic, velvet, citrus.
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    From the importer Skurnik: Tasting Notes: Gorgeous nose of grapefruit zest, sake pours with a beautiful rose hue, lightly honeyed character with a...

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    Maruishi Nito Junmai Yamadanishiki 65

    shhh, secret word.
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    Fukumitsuya Kuroobi DO DO Yamahai Junmai "Black Belt"

    praline, complex, lush.
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    The nose on this sake made by the oldest brewery in Kanazawa, which has made sake for over 400 years, this special blended sake has a wonderful nos...

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    Matsunotsukasa Kimoto Junmai "Kame Clay Vessel 2022"

    rare and/or limited.
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    There's not a lot of this in the United States. If you were even the least bit curious, I'd snag this now before it's too late. -Chris

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    Kenbishi Kuromatsu Honjozo "Black Pine" 1.8L

    oldest brand since 1505.
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