Please be introduced to our range of Koshu Vintage Aged Sake!
As a quick introduction to Vintage Sake- the flavour is very, very different from normal Sake. Vintage Sake has been forged over many years and the taste is similar to a full Sherry or deep Port with a wonderful aroma coming from maturing over time.
You can store it at room temperature and open and close it as many times as you like- there will be no change in quality.
You can view our full range here: Product Catalogue
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Vintage Aged (Koshu) Sake Export: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vintage Aged (Koshu) Sake and how does it taste?
Koshu (Vintage Aged) Sake is Japanese sake that has been intentionally matured over multiple years—ranging from 2-year blends up to ultra-rare 20 and 30-year single vintages. The complex flavor profile shifts dramatically away from standard sake, offering deep caramel, walnut, and smokey aromatic profiles reminiscent of a fine sherry, aged port wine, or classic Madeira.
How should premium vintage sake be stored during international transit and storage?
Unlike delicate unpasteurized sakes, premium matured vintage Koshu sake is incredibly resilient due to its extensive aging process. It can be safely stored and shipped at standard room temperatures. Furthermore, because of its structural complexity, bottles can be repeatedly opened and recorked over time with absolutely zero degradation in liquid quality or aroma profile.
What are the best food pairings for award-winning Koshu vintage sake?
Due to its profound umami concentration and sweet, balanced acidity, vintage aged sake pairs phenomenally well with heavy, rich, or intensely savory dishes. It beautifully matches premium fatty meats, complex blue cheeses, Comte cheese, dark chocolates, and rich crustaceans like shrimp or crab.
How do global sommeliers utilize your aged sake catalog for Michelin restaurants?
Sakeportal’s award-winning aged collection, including the multi-vintaged IWC Gold-winning Yamabuki ranges, is globally curated by elite sommeliers. Restaurants utilize these rare years to craft unique beverage pairing menus that surprise fine-dining consumers seeking an innovative alternative to traditional dessert wines or oxidative spirits.
Source authentic, master-blended vintage sakes direct from Japan with the logistics specialists at Sakeportal.
Yamabuki Gold Vintage Sake
6 times winner: IWC Gold
“Aged old sake Yamabuki Gold” is a blend of several types of aged old Sake of up to 20 years based on 10-year aged sake. Globally respected by sommeliers and featured in Michelin star restaurants.
Craftsmen who are familiar with the characteristics of Aged old Sake, with detailed know-how curated over a long period of time and by taking advantage of the climate of Akita, have blended multiple years of aged old Sake in an exquisite balance that brings out the unique characteristic “umami”.
The amber color polished by aging shines beautifully, and it has the aroma and sweetness of aging in barrels. At the same time, it has a refreshing sensation, so it resonates beautifully with crustaceans such as shrimp and crab, and fatty dishes.
"Boar Bird GIBIER" Special Junmai Aged Sake
A Special aged golden-colored Sake with the taste of a port wine more than a Sake. The aged caramel aroma and richness mixes with a pleasant acidity. The taste is well-balanced as a whole and it is very moreish! Can be matched with dessert due to the sweet flavor.
Stored for over 15 years.
Yamabuki 30 year Vintage Aged Sake
A magnificent 30 year old Vintage Sake. Globally respected by sommeliers and featured in Michelin star restaurants.
The complexity and sharpness of aroma and taste has beautifully increased over the years. It has an apricot confit-like scent and a smokey feel. There is a profound yet soft mouthfeel with a flavor of laurel and cardamom. Reminiscent of sherry and aged white wine.
Excellent for chocolate, Comte cheese, blue cheese and meat.
Yamabuki 20 year Vintage Aged Sake
A wonderfully 20 year Aged Sake. Globally respected by sommeliers and featured in Michelin star restaurants.
It features a smokey walnut and almond-like scent coming from being laid in the barrel. With this full aroma is a taste similar to cardamom and cumin in an encompassing soft mouthfeel and Aged feeling. There is a refreshing bitterness in the aftertaste.
Similar to the 30 year old, this Sake matches chocolate, Comte cheese, blue cheese and meat.
Way of Water range
A special Sake that has been aged for a period of over 2 years. There is an abundance of fruit flavors and it is very a mellow, deep, sweet flavor capped by a tarty aftertaste.
A must try something new and interesting.