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The flavors of vanilla, melon, banana and white mushroom are enhanced by a hint of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough traditionally chilled, this junmai daiginjo can also be warmed, retaining its balance and heightened creaminess, and gaining a stronger umami profile. Savory notes of rice, cream of wheat, and ripe banana also emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJunmai Daiginjo Sake: Part of a New Japanese Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake has been around for at least 1,500 years, maybe more. Japanese history books mention the fermented rice wine and the many cultural milestones it has played a role in. The drink remains a staple in Japan, and it has become increasingly popular abroad as people sample the complex and full flavors that different types of sake have to offer. Each one is slightly different and serves a distinct purpose, much like a great wine or beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelect Takara Sake for SHO CHIKU BAI SHIRAKABEGURA Junmai Daiginjo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the best Junmai Daiginjo, you can't go wrong with Takara Sake USA Inc. Our huge selection and long history of sake production have elevated us to the number one sake store in America. We carry a range of beverages perfect for any occasion, from a casual brunch quiche to a supper of soup. When you buy from Takara, you'll receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional customer service designed to answer all your questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic flavors and taste combinations you won't find elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh ingredients used to create standout sake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSake does not require the use of artificial preservatives. 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This distinctive sake complements all delicate appetizers and also brings out the savoriness of rich foods such as bacon and sausage. You can pair it with a well-made meal for an experience you'll want to treasure for hours. You can also sip on our Tokubetsu Junmai by itself for a satisfying after-dinner drink. So many people fall in love with this drink, and you will too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sho Chiku Bai Kimpaku Tokubetsu Junmai sake is made with the water of Fushimi, a centuries-old sake brewing region in Kyoto. The water is known to provide sake with softness and elegance. In addition, gold flakes were added, which is an ancient practice to decorate the best sake. The pleasing aromas of buttermilk, hazelnut and light rye sourdough bread expand on the palate but are joined by surprising fruity and herbal notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has a full-body, soft mouthfeel, mellow taste with an elegant quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSake: A Unique Japanese Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you hear \"sake,\" you probably associate the drink with Japan, but you may not know the beverage's rich cultural history. It was a part of the rituals of the Imperial Court, brought out when weddings or funerals were held centuries ago. Someone finally realized that sake was too good to limit to special occasions. The drink began to be shared at other times as well, and it became part of Japanese society. 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It has a light creamy mouthfeel with flavors that balance tangy fruit and savory notes: zesty stone fruit, melon, tangerine, vanilla, Asian pear, and wet stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA newly crafted style of sake, MIO and MIO CRISP are brewed in Japan using traditional sake ingredients and techniques. Its soft and delicate sweetness is derived from only rice, water, koji, and yeast. Effervescence is added to the taste and fashions a versatile, celebratory sake for all occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile enjoying MIO can be a great daily routine to treat yourself, MIO is also a wonderful companion for parties, outdoor recreation, and various other situations. Likewise, MIO's natural sweetness and pleasant acidity make it perfect for cocktails. 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Distinctly tasting yet neither bitter nor sweet, umami has a unique flavor that is difficult to describe and wonderful to experience. Our Sho Chiku Bai Gokai Junmai sake has a taste profile unlike anything you've tried before. Because of this delicious flavor, we sell cases of Gokai sake so you can stock up and enjoy whenever that craving hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis convenient, single-serve sake offers traditional junmai aromas of Asian pear, salted melon, banana, and cream. The silky palate has a satisfying weight and is gently mouthwatering. Flavors include fruity notes from the nose-pear, melon, and banana — but also wonderfully savory aspects, including custard, cocoa, banana bread, and baking spices. The palate becomes more intense and rich in umami. Flavors include salty dried beef and banana bread with walnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSake in Japan: A Long and Storied History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating back to the beginning of the Imperial Court, sake has been a mainstay in traditional Japanese society. Hundreds of years ago, people drank it on special occasions, commemorating a deceased family member or celebrating a wedding. More recently, sake has become an everyday indulgence for the people of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople traveling to Japan will try sake, enjoy it, and increase the demand for it in their own countries. Sake's popularity in the United States has been continuously rising, making Takara Sake USA Inc. the country's number one sake store!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Sho Chiku Bai Gokai, 180 ml Case (30), From Takara Sake USA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you look for in your favorite wine or beer of choice? Great taste, superior production values, and exceptional ingredients probably top the list. Our Gokai sake, along with others we sell online, features all three characteristics and more! We blend traditional approaches to making sake with new technologies that will ease the fermentation and production processes without sacrificing quality. Other reasons to shop with us include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmatched ingredients, such as rice from the Sacramento Valley and snowmelt via the Sierra Nevada Mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKosher-certified products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest-in-class customer service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake some time for yourself and contact us to buy a case of Gokai sake — you deserve it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sho Chiku Bai JP","offers":[{"title":"180 ml (30 Case)","offer_id":40510078517323,"sku":"53000","price":89.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9295\/0603\/files\/d_scb_gokai_180ml_16482949-777e-401e-9bb5-a0a7ce4ec6b1.png?v=1712555184"},{"product_id":"muwa-bourbon-barrel-aged-junmai-sake","title":"MU|WA Bourbon Barrel Aged Junmai Sake","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/muwasake.com\/\"\u003eMU|WA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.muwasake.com\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \"dream\" and \"harmony\", are new expressions of \u003cem\u003esake\u003c\/em\u003e exploring the full potential of four simple ingredients: rice, water, \u003cem\u003ekoji\u003c\/em\u003e, and yeast. Each \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/muwasake.com\/\"\u003eMU|WA\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a unique vision of Takara's mastery of traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003esake\u003c\/em\u003e brewing techniques, reflected through the lens of modern inspirations and our proud California heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBourbon Barrel aging melds the naturally rich and savory-leaning characteristics of our premium \u003cem\u003ejunmai sake\u003c\/em\u003e with exquisite nuances of fruit and savoriness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile sake frequently offers delightful fruit aromas, scents of spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg are uncommon. At Takara Sake, we’ve employed a new technique that brings forward both aromas—fruit and spice. After brewing, the undiluted sake ages for a period of time in Bourbon barrels, picking up nuances of baking spices and of oak. They meld beautifully with the Junmai sake’s naturally delicious notes of fruit. The savory nose and palate offer a core of butter-poached apple and oak enveloped by spiced custard (cinnamon, allspice, and cumin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve chilled, to 50° F or serve warm (90° F) temperature, degrees, to highlight the spices and oak aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sake is wonderful on its own, before or after a meal. It will complement a plate of nuts, dried fruit, and a dry, mild cheese such as Manchego. During a meal, this sake goes well with Wagyu beef, baked chicken, butter poached lobster or mahi-mahi crusted with Macadamia nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MU|WA","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":41043532841035,"sku":"90500","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9295\/0603\/files\/MUWABourbonBarrelAgedJunmaiSake_Lifestyle1.png?v=1781133641"},{"product_id":"sho-chiku-bai-ocean-view-junmai-sake","title":"Sho Chiku Bai Ocean View Junmai Sake","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTakara Sake USA is situated in the area of Berkeley, CA that was once known as OCEAN VIEW, a diverse neighborhood overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Inspired by such, Sho Chiku Bai Ocean View Junmai Sake is a new style of sake that is brewed with the unconventional choice of white koji, which lends to heightened levels of citric acid. As a result, Sho Chiku Bai Ocean View Junmai Sake is bold and refreshing on the palate, and easily paired with a variety of foods but especially well with seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLightly tart apple and pear lead the delicate, nuanced nose. As it warms in the glass, more savory notes emerge—first sweet white miso, then rolled oats, custard, and finally brie cheese. The crisp, mouthwatering palate offers tangy green apple, lemon rind, wet stones, paper and cream of wheat. Even the empty glass brings pleasure with aromas of toast and white truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilled (50˚F) to warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw oysters, scallops, grilled lobster tail, steamed mussels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sho Chiku Bai","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":41317207015499,"sku":"09860","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9295\/0603\/files\/Ocean_View_Lifestyle1.png?v=1781049685"},{"product_id":"sho-chiku-bai-skyline-junmai-sake","title":"Sho Chiku Bai Skyline Junmai Sake","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInspired by the national trail near Takara’s Berkeley, CA brewery, Sho Chiku Bai Skyline Junmai Sake is forging a new path in the sake world with a modern style that bucks tradition. An unexpected pop of heightened acidity is complemented by hints of tannins from blending in barrel aged sake. The result is daring and uniquely delicious, with a complex mix of fruity, savory and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFruity, savory and floral notes entwine in this uniquely delicious sake. It is complex, evolving and ultimately seductive. Initially, aromas of banana bread, cream cheese and daffodil may appear. But a sip brings lightly tart red cherry and orange pith on a silky palate. Notes of creme fraiche, plantain chips and a slight hint of vanilla add interest. The flavors are long, ultimately finishing with appealing saltiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilled (50˚F) to warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast chicken, charcuterie, shrimp, pork loin, grilled salmon, wagyu steak, filet mignon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sho Chiku Bai","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":41317237653579,"sku":"09870","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9295\/0603\/files\/D_SCBSkyline750ml_Lifestyle1.png?v=1781107417"},{"product_id":"sho-chiku-bai-rei-junmai-daiginjo-nigori","title":"Sho Chiku Bai REI Junmai Daiginjo Nigori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSho Chiku Bai REI Junmai DaiGinjo Nigori\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a lightly cloudy appearance and a delicate, finely textured mouthfeel. The complex nose reveals enticing aromas of tangerine, pineapple, white and yellow flowers, sweet cream, melon and mint. These aromas are reflected on the palate, along with notes of caramel, cantaloupe, Sichuan pepper, white mushroom, and salt. A soft, subtle sweetness ties everything together beautifully. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Suggestion: Chilled to 45-55°F and shake well before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions: The subtle sweetness, lightly creamy mouthfeel and fruit-forward character harmonizes with a variety of foods, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSeafood\u003c\/strong\u003e with a natural sweetness, such as shrimp, scallops, yellowtail,\u003cbr\u003esoft shell crab, lightly seared tuna, and grilled octopus, squid or eel\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMildly savory fare\u003c\/strong\u003e such as white mold cheeses (Camembert, Brie), fresh\u003cbr\u003etofu, and grilled mushrooms\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eChicken dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, including teriyaki, karaage, and yakitori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSake: An Important Part of Japanese Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake is a Japanese rice wine made by fermenting the polished rice. It has steadily gained popularity around the world thanks to its versatile flavoring and complex notes. We make the best Junmai Daiginjo in the United States, and we've converted many Americans into sake lovers on the strength of our carefully made beverages that light up the night. When you're looking for fun, REI Junmai DaiGinjo Nigori will make your evening complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Takara for SHO CHIKU BAI REI Junmai DaiGinjo Nigori, 300ml?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are the country's top sake store. We love helping new customers explore the exciting flavors of our many types of sake and find one they love. We value tradition as well as technology, and we use the latter to make our products more efficiently while preserving the exceptional tastes you love. Just a few of the benefits of shopping with us follow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe use fresh ingredients and don't employ artificial preservatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur company has a long history dating back to 1983, so you can trust our integrity and our dedication to customers' needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe're known for our responsive customer service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe respect the traditional role of sake in Japan and want to spread the joy of drinking it to Americans. Find out what all the fuss is about by ordering REI Junmai DaiGinjo Nigori sake today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sho Chiku Bai","offers":[{"title":"300 ml","offer_id":41680758407243,"sku":"60802","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9295\/0603\/files\/D_SCBREIJunmaiDaiginjoNigori300ml_Lifestyle1.png?v=1781111770"},{"product_id":"skyline-t-shirt-bottle-combo","title":"Skyline T-Shirt\/Bottle Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eSho Chiku Bai Skyline is inspired by the national trail near\u003cspan\u003e Takara Sake USA’s Berkeley, CA brewery\u003c\/span\u003e. 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On the nose, it shows bright pear and yellow apple, layered with soft floral notes and a hint of rice pudding creaminess. The palate echoes this sweetness with juicy green apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27302499 BCX0\"\u003e, pineapple,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27302499 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand tangerine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27302499 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27302499 BCX0\"\u003eSubtle hints of cardamom and nutmeg add warmth, while gentle earthy undertones provide dept\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27302499 BCX0\"\u003eh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27302499 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile enjoying MIO NIGORI can be a great daily routine to treat yourself, MIO is also a wonderful companion for parties, outdoor recreation, and various other situations. 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