Skip to content

Sparkling & Nigori

Sparkling - 

The sparkling sake, Awa, category is one of the fastest growing segments in the sake industry. Sparkling Sake is not novelty or gimmicky sake. It is the real deal and many brewers are taking sparkling sake to new altitudes of clarity and elegance. If you are a Sparkling Wine or Champagne drinker, this category will speak to you. There are several different methods of production, and now there is even a “Japan Awasake Association'' that acts like a control agency for purity. Some brewers use carbonation, but most use a “secondary” or “lag” fermentation technique that sees the brew still active in the bottle thus creating good bubbles. There are definitely different styles from sweet with fat bubbles, to dry and very crisp with tight bubbles like a Brut. Also, Sparkling Sake usually has a lower alcohol content than typical sake with ranges from 5%-12%. And best of all Sparkling Sake works well in Champagne flutes to capture the bubble play, and pairs well with Champagne fare.

Nigori - 

This popular category of sake represents the famous “cloudy”,  “milky”, or “foggy” sake that has rice particles left in the brew and are not totally filtered out. Many Americans refer to “Nigori” sake as “Unfiltered” sake, but this is a misnomer as all sake is filtered to a degree. This is when we are speaking about filtering out all of those unfermented rice particles, but many brewers will coarsely filter their sake and then add back the unfermented rice particles. Nigori sake comes in all styles and thicknesses. From very creamy and thick to very light and almost misty, called “Usu-Nigori.” Coarsely filtered sake should always be served chilled and it’s always important to undulate or gently shake the bottle before serving. As for food pairings, Nigori sake goes well with spicy cuisines, fruit plates, cheese plates, and of course deserts.

  • Original price $81.00 - Original price $81.00
    Original price
    $81.00
    $81.00 - $81.00
    Current price $81.00

    Chiyomusubi Sorah Junmai Ginjo Sparkling “Beautiful Aurora"

    dry, lively, balanced.
    Low stock

    The nose on this Sparkling sake that uses the secondary fermentation technique is a gentle collection of yeast, rice, white grape, and mineral arom...

    View full details
    Original price $81.00 - Original price $81.00
    Original price
    $81.00
    $81.00 - $81.00
    Current price $81.00
  • Original price $23.00 - Original price $23.00
    Original price
    $23.00
    $23.00 - $23.00
    Current price $23.00

    Otokoyama Sparkling "Kita no Inaho"

    sweet, banana, refreshing.
    Low stock

    The nose on this very cool sparkling sake is a gentle collection of potpourri, orange zest, lemon water, peach jam, yogurt, and 7-Up™ aromas. Say h...

    View full details
    Original price $23.00 - Original price $23.00
    Original price
    $23.00
    $23.00 - $23.00
    Current price $23.00
  • Original price $10.00 - Original price $10.00
    Original price
    $10.00
    $10.00 - $10.00
    Current price $10.00

    Siramayumi Gassho no Sato Doburoku

    thick, sweet, portable.
    In stock

    Original price $10.00 - Original price $10.00
    Original price
    $10.00
    $10.00 - $10.00
    Current price $10.00
  • Original price $95.00 - Original price $95.00
    Original price
    $95.00
    $95.00 - $95.00
    Current price $95.00

    Kikuizumi Hitosuji Junmai Sparkling

    iwc sparkling sake winner 2021.
    In stock

    The nose on this superb sparkling sake is a great collection of steamed rice, lemon peel, straw, ocean water, bread, and yeasty aromas. Stop the pr...

    View full details
    Original price $95.00 - Original price $95.00
    Original price
    $95.00
    $95.00 - $95.00
    Current price $95.00
  • Original price $130.00 - Original price $130.00
    Original price
    $130.00
    $130.00 - $130.00
    Current price $130.00

    Masumi Sparkling "Grand Prix"

    crisp, rich, dry.
    Out of stock

    The nose on this professionally made sparkling sake is a classic collection of pear, honey, grape, raspberry, sour dough, and sweet rice aromas. Ar...

    View full details
    Original price $130.00 - Original price $130.00
    Original price
    $130.00
    $130.00 - $130.00
    Current price $130.00
    Sold out
  • Original price $26.00 - Original price $26.00
    Original price
    $26.00
    $26.00 - $26.00
    Current price $26.00

    Keigetsu Nigori 50 Junmai Daiginjo

    elegant, cloudy, コスパ!
    In stock

    Review from Beau Timken coming soon!

    Original price $26.00 - Original price $26.00
    Original price
    $26.00
    $26.00 - $26.00
    Current price $26.00
  • Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $10.00
    $10.00 - $10.00
    Current price $10.00

    Homare Lychee Nigori

    semi-thick, semi-rich, lychee.
    In stock

    From the importer Wismettac fka Nishimoto: Introducing Homare Sake Breweries' exquisite Lychee Nigori Sake, a captivating blend that will transpor...

    View full details
    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $10.00
    $10.00 - $10.00
    Current price $10.00
  • Original price $25.00 - Original price $50.00
    Original price
    $25.00 - $50.00
    $25.00 - $50.00
    Current price $25.00

    Uka Sparkling Organic Junmai Daiginjo

    Out of stock

    Original price $25.00 - Original price $50.00
    Original price
    $25.00 - $50.00
    $25.00 - $50.00
    Current price $25.00
    Sold out
  • Original price $29.00 - Original price $29.00
    Original price
    $29.00
    $29.00 - $29.00
    Current price $29.00

    Tengu no Doburoku "Mountain Warrior"

    honey, peach, vanilla ice cream.
    Out of stock

    The nose on this traditionally made “farmer's sake” is a vast collection of raisin, sweet bread, marshmallow, ocean salt, and rice pudding aromas. ...

    View full details
    Original price $29.00 - Original price $29.00
    Original price
    $29.00
    $29.00 - $29.00
    Current price $29.00
    Sold out
  • Original price $22.00 - Original price $22.00
    Original price
    $22.00
    $22.00 - $22.00
    Current price $22.00

    Sequoia Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Dandelion Chocolate"

    a true san francisco collab.
    Out of stock

    From the brewer, Sequoia Sake: Our most popular Nigori, brewed fresh in San Francisco, meets premium chocolate, also made locally by the ever-so-po...

    View full details
    Original price $22.00 - Original price $22.00
    Original price
    $22.00
    $22.00 - $22.00
    Current price $22.00
    Sold out