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A990 SHINRAI Kimoto Shin-Gin 神雷 風鈴 生酛純米 真吟八反錦 三輪酒造 広島県 R6BY 1800ml
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B290 SHINRAI Summer Kimoto Shin-Gin 神雷 風鈴 生酛純米 真吟八反錦 三輪酒造 広島県 R6BY 720ml
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B475 ABEKAN 阿部勘 純米大吟醸 白鶴錦 阿部勘酒造 宮城県 R6BY 1800ml
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[Summer Kimoto Shin-Gin]
Miwa-Shuzou has expressed "a cool feeling" through the fine-tuned Kimoto method. Locally grown Hattan-Nishiki rice is polished using the "Shin-Gin" method (rice polishing rate: 72%) and brewed with the Kimoto method, fermented by ambient yeasts (no cultured yeasts are added).
Generally, when the polishing ratio is low (meaning the rice is not polished much), the amino acid content increases, resulting in a heavier flavor. However, even with a polishing ratio of 72%, it is possible to keep the amino acid content low when Shin-Gin polishing is used. The depth of flavor from the Kimoto method, combined with the lightness achieved through Shin-Gin polishing, creates a sense of dimensionality and dynamism rarely found in other sake.
What’s even more remarkable is that no culture yeast has been added. The brewery must be very fortunate because it is rare to find such a clean and refreshing aroma derived solely from the ambient yeasts present in the brewery.
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[Summer Kimoto Shin-Gin]
Miwa-Shuzou has expressed "a cool feeling" through the fine-tuned Kimoto method. Locally grown Hattan-Nishiki rice is polished using the "Shin-Gin" method (rice polishing rate: 72%) and brewed with the Kimoto method, fermented by ambient yeasts (no cultured yeasts are added).
Generally, when the polishing ratio is low (meaning the rice is not polished much), the amino acid content increases, resulting in a heavier flavor. However, even with a polishing ratio of 72%, it is possible to keep the amino acid content low when Shin-Gin polishing is used. The depth of flavor from the Kimoto method, combined with the lightness achieved through Shin-Gin polishing, creates a sense of dimensionality and dynamism rarely found in other sake.
What’s even more remarkable is that no culture yeast has been added. The brewery must be very fortunate because it is rare to find such a clean and refreshing aroma derived solely from the ambient yeasts present in the brewery.
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Premium Abekan has come back with super quality. Made from 100% Hyogo Hakutsuru-Nishiki. This Junmai-Daiginjou is not made every year(the last release was R1BY mature bottle, released in the summer 2022).
Hakutsuru-Nishiki is a brother rice of Yamada-Nishiki, and it was developed by Hakutsuru-Shuzou in mid 00's, aimed superior quality than Yamada-Nishiki. Same as Yamada-Nishiki, it is a hybrid of Yamada-Ho(mother) and Wataribune(father). Hakutsuru-Shuzou had repeated selection for 8 years, finally they obtained satisfactory excellent quality and named Hakutsuru-Nishiki.
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A269 ABEKAN Goldfish 阿部勘 純米吟醸 金魚 阿部勘酒造 宮城県 R6BY 1800ml
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A912 ABEKAN Goldfish 阿部勘 純米吟醸 金魚 阿部勘酒造 宮城県 R6BY 720ml
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4726 KAKUREI Super Dry 鶴齢 純米超辛口 原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 R6BY 1800ml
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It’s a goldfish bowl filled with Junmai Ginjo! Abekan’s limited edition "Goldfish" is made from Kuranohana and Sasanishiki rice, polished to 55%. Aged under -5℃ since winter, all the elements are now well integrated. Smooth, dry, light, yet flavorful.
Lately, we feel that Abekan has become somewhat richer in flavor. While retaining Abekan’s smooth and crisp dry style, it seems to have gained a slight fullness in taste. According to the producer, possibly due to the warming climate, the rice dissolves more easily, and this might be reflected in the flavor.
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It’s a goldfish bowl filled with Junmai Ginjo! Abekan’s limited edition "Goldfish" is made from Kuranohana and Sasanishiki rice, polished to 55%. Aged under -5℃ since winter, all the elements are now well integrated. Smooth, dry, light, yet flavorful.
Lately, we feel that Abekan has become somewhat richer in flavor. While retaining Abekan’s smooth and crisp dry style, it seems to have gained a slight fullness in taste. According to the producer, possibly due to the warming climate, the rice dissolves more easily, and this might be reflected in the flavor.
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The ever-popular Super Dry returns. Of course, it’s always Super Dry, but the flavor subtly changes each year. The R5BY vintage surprisingly had a fruity (grape) note, while the R6BY is genuinely dry and full-bodied with a heavy weight (yes, this is genshu=undiluted). A few years ago, some restaurants we supply complained that it was too dry, and this year’s edition is again a truly ultra-dry sake that might catch you off guard if you approach it carelessly.
Serve it well chilled or with ice cubes. Made from Miyama-Nishiki rice from Nagano, with a rice polishing rate of 60%.
Miyama-Nishiki is generally considered suitable for Tanrei style (light, smooth, and crisp) ginjo sake, but Aoki Shuzo has brought out the charm of this rice from a different angle with Kakurei Super Dry. Indeed, you won’t find another Miyama-Nishiki quite like this.
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A558 KAKUREI Super Dry 鶴齢 純米超辛口 原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 R6BY 720ml
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A440 SAN-IN TOGO 山陰東郷 仏法僧 生酛純米 強力88 酵母無添加 福羅酒造 鳥取県 R2BY(2020) 1800ml
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5753 BOKUSHI White Bottle 牧之 限定 大吟醸 生詰原酒 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml
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The ever-popular Super Dry returns. Of course, it’s always Super Dry, but the flavor subtly changes each year. The R5BY vintage surprisingly had a fruity (grape) note, while the R6BY is genuinely dry and full-bodied with a heavy weight (yes, this is genshu=undiluted). A few years ago, some restaurants we supply complained that it was too dry, and this year’s edition is again a truly ultra-dry sake that might catch you off guard if you approach it carelessly.
Serve it well chilled or with ice cubes. Made from Miyama-Nishiki rice from Nagano, with a rice polishing rate of 60%.
Miyama-Nishiki is generally considered suitable for Tanrei style (light, smooth, and crisp) ginjo sake, but Aoki Shuzo has brought out the charm of this rice from a different angle with Kakurei Super Dry. Indeed, you won’t find another Miyama-Nishiki quite like this.
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Kimoto Junmai / Tottori locally grown Gouriki 100% (Ida farm) / Rice polishing rate 88% / No yeast added / Alc.15 / R2BY(2020) / Release Date : 2025.4
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The Yamada-Nishiki from Tojo can be likened to Pinot Noir from the Chambertin Grand Cru in Burgundy. Not only does it possess exceptional aroma and flavor, but it also has great ageing potential. This 37 series does not indicate a brewing year (BY), and it is typically released after about three years of ageing in snow chamber. Even after its release, we can expect long-term ageing.
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B245 KAKUREI Snow Aged 鶴齢 純米大吟醸 雪室 青木酒造 新潟県 VINTAGE 2019 720ml
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B542 KAKUREI Ginjo Nama (Fresh) 鶴齢 吟醸 生 青木酒造 新潟県 720ml
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A958 SHINRAI 神雷 生酛真吟 木桶仕込 TRADITION/MODERN 雄町 三輪酒造 広島県 R5BY 1800ml
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Aoki-Shuzou carefully selects only the best saké with good aging potential every year and reserves it for long-term aging in Kakurei's Yukimuro. The vintage 2019 Junmai Daiginjo was released after five years of aging. The snow aging in the snow chamber gave the saké a softer taste and smoother mouthfeel. Yamada-Nishiki from the Hyogo Special A district 100%, rice polishing rate: 37%.
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[Ginjo, Unpasteurized]
Kakurei Ginjo Nama (Fresh) has arrived from Niigata! Actually, we had only introduced this to Japanese restaurants, but many customers who see the stock waiting for delivery or being packed inside the shop show strong interest. We think it's because the frosted bottle, which looks so cool, has the word "Nama" (fresh) written prominently in kanji—which, of course, many people in Hong Kong can read—making it look incredibly delicious.
So this time, we’ve also stocked it for retail! With the typical Hong Kong weather—both temperature and humidity—the perfect setting is ready for enjoying this sake. The taste? Of course, it’s superb. It’s so pleasant that you have to be careful not to drink or serve too much.
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[Kimoto Shin-Gin]
This sake is made from 100% locally grown Omachi, with a rice polishing ratio of 65% using the Shin-Gin method. It is brewed using the Kimoto method, in wooden vats, with no added yeast.
The combination of Omachi and a low polishing ratio typically results in a rich and punchy flavor. However, this time they this combination using Shin-Gin polished rice at a 65% ratio. The Shin-Gin polishing method efficiently removes unnecessary parts while preserving essential components, resulting in sake with low amino acid content and a clean taste.
It presents a clear, focused, and hard dry taste. After a week of opening, it develops roundness and thickness, shifting from an initial sharpness to a more robust profile. It's the latest model of sake with solid quality.
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B487 SHINRAI 神雷 生酛真吟 木桶仕込 TRADITION/MODERN 雄町 三輪酒造 広島県 R5BY 720ml
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B543 KAKUREI Raw 鶴齢 純米吟醸 生原酒 山田錦50 - unpasteurized/undiluted - 青木酒造 新潟県 R6BY 720ml
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5956 YUKIOTOKO Cup 雪男 純米酒 青木酒造 新潟県 180ml
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[Kimoto Shin-Gin]
This sake is made from 100% locally grown Omachi, with a rice polishing ratio of 65% using the Shin-Gin method. It is brewed using the Kimoto method, in wooden vats, with no added yeast.
The combination of Omachi and a low polishing ratio typically results in a rich and punchy flavor. However, this time they this combination using Shin-Gin polished rice at a 65% ratio. The Shin-Gin polishing method efficiently removes unnecessary parts while preserving essential components, resulting in sake with low amino acid content and a clean taste.
It presents a clear, focused, and hard dry taste. After a week of opening, it develops roundness and thickness, shifting from an initial sharpness to a more robust profile. It's the latest model of sake with solid quality.
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[Limited Series. Unpasteurised, undiluted]
This sake is made from 100% Yamada-Nishiki rice, with a polishing rate of 50%, and is classified as Junmai-Ginjo. It is a RAW type: unpasteurized and undiluted. Rich and sophisticated, this Yamada-Nishiki 50 Junmai-Ginjo is the most popular among the Kakurei RAW series.
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Cupzaké(Cup saké : ) is one of Japan’s great inventions. You can enjoy it anytime, anywhere, either cold and hot(you can just put it into hot water). Easy to carry, you don't need any other glassware or equipment like opener. Just pop the lid and enjoy. The size is 180ml, if that is not enough you just go to 2nd cup straightly. You can also reuse the cup.
Yukiotoko(=Yeti, Snow beast) is an Aoki-Shuzou's another label in dry style. Focuses on pure umami of rice and sharp finish. This Junmaishu is made from Miyama-Nishiki 100%, rice polishing rate : 60%. Good for both cold and hot temperature. A great standard for Sake drinkers.
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