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Medals Madness – 6 Sakes That Won Gold & Silver at the IWC

This sake kit is comprised of 6 sakes that won medals at the 2014 International Wine Challenge in London, which is the largest wine and sake tasting in the world. Can you drink a medal? No, but it is nice to taste sakes that appealed to sake judges from all over the world. The largest sake tasting in Japan is comprised of sakes from each sake brewery, but these sakes are never open to the public and are crafted just for that tasting.

 

IWC sakes are made for the consumers, and entrant sakes have to be sold to the public. So, basically these sakes are made to be sold and some are better than others. This kit features Gold and Silver medal winners, because one man’s gold is another man’s ummmm silver?

 

Taiheizan Tenko "Heavenly Grace": An extremely flavorful “kimoto” or traditionally pole rammed sake that is round and feels great.

 

Hanahato Kijoshu "Gorgeous Bird": This “desert” sake has been aged 8 years and drinks like a fine port or sherry.

 

Ichinokura "Kura no Hana": A very special Junmai Daiginio that has layers and layers of flavors on a very gentle soft flow.

 

Tengumai "Dance of the Demon": This “yamahai” or traditionally made sake is a very rich and powerful walk in the frisky sake wilds.

 

Ura Gasanryu "Fuka": From Yamagata Prefecture this sake is a wonderful play between balance and flavor.

 

Dassai 23 "Otter Festival": This “ultra” Daiginjo represents sake at the pinnacle of achievement – amazing flavor meets amazing technique.

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    Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo "Otter Festival"

    best of the best from dassai.
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    Say hello to one of the most polished sakes in Japan. This sake has been milled to 23% and it is in a class by itself. With a nose of grapes, flowe...

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    Dassai Blue NIGORI SPARKLING Nama

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    Dassai Blue Type 23 Junmai Daiginjo

    made in new york, silky, elegant.
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    The nose on this American made Dassai is a slick collection of melon, strawberry, rock sugar, orange, mango, blueberry, fennel, fresh grape, and pi...

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    Dassai Blue Type 23 NAMA

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    Dassai Blue Type 35 Junmai Daiginjo

    made in new york, peach, clean.
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    The nose on this American made Dassai is a cool collection of nectarine, peach, melon, jasmine, honey, sesame, and creamy aromas. This Dassai 35 is...

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    Dassai Blue Type 50 Junmai Daiginjo

    made in new york, voluptuous, umami.
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    The nose on this American made Dassai is a vast collection of pear, pineapple, mango, honey, berry, rock sugar, and King's Hawaiian™ sweet bread ar...

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    Hanahato Kijoshu "Gorgeous Bird"

    aged 8 years, chocolate, rich.
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    This Kijoshu has been aged for eight years and has a similar nose to a Sherry or Port with an aroma of honey and nuts. This very rich Kijoshu is a ...

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    Ichinokura Junmai Daiginjo "Kura no Hana"

    melon, berries, comfort.
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    This sake made with a special Miyagi Prefecture brewing rice called Kura no Hana has a rich nose filled with strawberry, honeydew melon, and floral...

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    Tengumai Yamahai Junmai "Dance of the Demon"

    great with a red sauce pizza.
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    "Dance of the Demon" is another one of the "to-do" sakes on your list, as it is ultra-popular in Japan, and for good reason. This Junmai is constru...

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    Tenko 20 Junmai Daiginjo "Heavenly Grace"

    very velvety, liquid luxury.
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    The nose on this ultra Daiginjo is sexy collection of strawberry, melon, pear, apple, and white blossom aromas. Say hello to a “Once in a lifetime”...

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    Tenko 35 Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki "Heavenly Grace"

    "a genuine drinking pleasure."
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    The nose on this superb “ultra” Daiginjo (each grain of rice has been polished to 35% of its originals size) is a terrific collection of cherry, ap...

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    Tenko 40 Junmai Daiginjo "Heavenly Grace"

    nougat, savory, balanced.
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    The nose on this flagship sake is a rich collection of creamy, savory, vanilla, honey, mango custard, and steamed rice aromas. This legendary sake ...

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    Tenko 50 Junmai Daiginjo "Heavenly Grace"

    dried cranberries, bright.
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    The nose on this new offering from an old famous brewery is an interesting collection of melon, apple, banana, citrus, and floral aromas. It is a f...

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