Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 16%
SMV +2.5
Fine Sake Gold

Junmai Daiginjo No. 1 is a special sake that is milled up to the highest grade of Yamada rice. It has a fruity Ginjo aroma and a fresh sweet, medium body. With a fruit-like flavour it is clean and crisp with a slight tangy, bitter aftertaste.

This Sake compliments most Japanese food but works particularly well with white fish and sashimi.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 15%
SMV +3

Fermented for a long period at low temperature using Ginjo yeast developed in Kyoto and carefully polished to 50%. It has a clean, mild, dry yet fruity flavour that is unique to Daiginjo pure rice wine accompanied by a slightly sweet, fruity aroma.

Pairs well with most Japanese foods but has a great synergy with beef as it brings out the Glutamic acid contained in the meat.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 17%
SMV +4
National New Liquor Fair Brewing Prize Winner
IWC Gold award
Tokai Honor Award
Osaka Sake Awards: Excellence

A Sake of the highest quality. The taste is dry, crisp and clean. The flavour is smooth and a little spicy.

The aroma is the fruity Ginjo aroma, some say akin to pear. This Sake pairs particularly well with sashimi and cooked seafood dishes.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 16%
SMV +2.5
IWC Silver award

A well-balanced beautiful Sake with a fruity and mildly acid taste unique to Sasaki Junmai Daiginjo. It is very compatible with the umami found in cheese and a Sake which pairs with all Japanese foods and fruity flavored dishes.

A limited Sake with a delicious sweet finish and the fruity scent of apples and pears.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 16%
SMV +4.5

This is a lavishly polished Sake that has been brewed slowly at low temperature. This Daiginjo is characterized by a calm aroma and flavour. It has a pure, clean taste peculiar to rice alcohol and enhances the flavour of seafood.

This Sake pairs well with all seafood but in particular sushi.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 15%
SMV +4

The Sake is prepared by slowly fermenting at a low temperature for a long time. This Sake has a faint Ginjo, fruity scent and a wide and plump range of flavors peculiar to Junmaishu.

The refreshing and dry taste goes well with all Japanese food.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 15%
SMV +3.5

Black Daiginjo has a fruity aroma and a refreshing taste, so it is perfect before or during meals.The fruity Ginjo incense is finished in a well-balanced manner with a fruity mouthfeel that is quite stimulating when you drink it. If you raise the temperature a little, the spiciness will become a little milder, and instead you will feel a stronger acidity. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing.

It goes well with light and delicately flavoured dishes and cooked fish and seafood dishes, especially shellfish: Crab, Lobster.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +4

Blue ginjo is characterized by a fruity aroma particular to Ginjo sake. You can enjoy it at a wide range of temperatures, from cold sake to lukewarm sake. The overall taste is light and it is easy to drink. The acidity is low but there is still a sharpness with a spiceness.

It features a clean mouth and a crisp aftertaste. The light and refreshing taste goes well with any dish. Also matches creamy and cheesey dishes.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 17%
SMV +4

A Daiginjo with a rice polishing ratio of 40% and using the famous water “Ginmeisui” at the site of the brewery.It is a Daiginjo with cleanliness and gorgeousness that can be said to be the crystallization of the skill of the brewers.

A flavorful Daiginjo whose flavour slowly spreads the sweetness of sharpened rice aroma when first drunk. Best drunk with seafood, white meats and vegetable dishes.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +3

The taste of rice, finished with a deep yet balanced flavour. It is characterized by a smooth taste but is crisp on the throat. It has a refreshing light aroma that accompanies the aroma of fish.

This Sake pairs well with fish, tempura, miso and mirin flavored dishes.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +3

Characterized by a slight sour taste with strong deep rice undertones. It is recommended for pure rice enthusiasts. The flavour is citrusy with a pleasant acidity. Matches a wide range of dishes from grilled, boiled and sautéed foods.

In particular it pairs well with cooked seafood.

Sasaki Base Taste: Lighter more fruity taste, good for the overseas palate

Sasaki Artisan points: Famous water from Kyoto, local sourcing and Kyoto business leader

Rank: Honjozo
Rice Polishing Rate: 65%
Alc 15%
SMV +4

The taste of rice is alive with the famous water producing a mellow tasting Sake. The harmonious balance of flavors and light aroma tingles all senses and enhances the delicate taste of Japanese cuisine. There is an initial slight sour taste, then the mellowness that is a combination of sweetness, bitterness and umami taste can be enjoyed.

A light Sake that goes well with fried foods especially Wild plants tempura.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 15%
SMV 0
Lake Biwa Sake Award

A wonderfully tasting Junmai Daiginjo Sake that is completed with the skill of Mr. Yamada Nishiki and Mr. Mori. It has a gentle and elegant ginjo aroma with a slightly light and slightly sweet mellow taste.

Winner of the Lake Biwa Award at the “Shiga Local Sake Association for Everyone” .

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 15%
SMV -0.5
G20 Osaka Summit 2019 Sake

G20 Osaka Summit 2019 Sake. With a slight ginjo incense and a beautifully clean, mellow taste, this Sake is mouth filling, rich and slightly sweet.　

Made from the mother of Yamadanishiki rice: Wataribune.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 15%
SMV +2.1

A harmonious, mellow, slightly rich and slightly dry tasting Sake. It has a well-made umami leaving a clean, fresh palate. A high-quality Sake full of individuality.

An authentic school Sake with a profound taste and a harmony of the five tastes.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 15%
SMV +2.1

The rich aroma of rice remains and the Sake is mellow, soft and slightly dry. There is a pleasant ginjo incense, a refreshing mouth, and a richness in the aftertaste.

Full-bodied scent with a mellow swelling.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 17%
SMV 0

A shizuku Sake made to the highest level. A delicious, luxurious Sake with a melony ginjo fragrance and delicious rice flavor. The soft, elegant taste is light with a very smooth sweet aftertaste.

Named “Umami” for the taste and from the image of clear and beautiful Sake.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 18%
SMV +2.7

A smooth Sake with a delightful aftertaste. The aroma is a pleasant ginjo and the taste is rich, slightly dry with an abundance of umami.

Please enjoy the mellow and faint aroma and the plump tasty Sake. Made from the mother of Yamadanishiki rice: Wataribune.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 18%
SMV +1

The original solid taste of Sake created by Mr. Mori’s honed skill. A refreshing aroma, richness, and a deep taste. The taste of rice spreads slowly in the mouth, and it is a full, slightly sweet Sake with a well-balanced flavors.

Please enjoy the richness full of flavor. Made from the mother of Yamadanishiki rice: Wataribune.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +0.7

A clean mouth, and a harmonious taste that spreads the flavor of rice. A slightly dry Sake with acidity and umami, which is delicious. It is mellow and palatable and you can feel the definite taste of rice while being refreshing. It has a well-balanced taste, so it goes well with any dishes.

A Sake brewed without lactic acid and yeast, is cultivated by traditional techniques.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 70%
Alc 15%
SMV +4.1

With a relaxing special pure rice scent, the fullness of the taste comes from aging and the deep pure rice wine. There is a crisp aftertaste and it has a delicious acidity.

The lukewarm feeling is good with the goodness of rice.

Fujii Honke Base Taste: Every Sake is wonderfully original and different but overall: smooth, sweeter and more of a wine taste

Fujii Honke Artisan Points: Head of Shiga Brewery Association, environmentally friendly/organically grown rice, community leader, unique rice blends and specialist in Wataribune rice

Rank: Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 70%
Alc 15%
SMV +8

A dryer Sake with a full-bodied plump rice taste, plenty of umami and a smooth mouthfeel.

A wonderfully dry Sake for discerning Sake lovers.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +5
Japan/China Sake Award

A mild and Muscat like refreshing flavour with a moderately balanced taste of rice. It is characterized by a rich taste with a sharp acidity that compliments the overall flavour without overpowering. It is a special pure rice liquor with excellent cost performance.

This is an easy-to-use sake that can be easily combined with Western food and various dishes.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alc 15%
SMV +10

A Ginjo-shu using 100% rice “celebration” representing Kyoto. This is Kyoto’s very dry Ginjo sake with a rich fragrance and a clean and refreshing taste.

It’s elegant taste can be combined with a variety of dishes from light to white without overpowering the dishes.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alc 15%
SMV +2

Made with 100% of Yamada Nishiki rice. After opening the bottle, it has a vivid and fresh impression, and it is characterized by a ginjo aroma and an elegant and fruity taste. In addition, the quality of the liquor is gradually improves within 2 to 3 days after opening, and a well-balanced umami taste then stands out.

With a deep Ginjo scent this Sake works well with sushi, sashimi and noodle dishes.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alc 16%
SMV +4
Japan/China Sake Award

Made with 100% of Yamada Nishiki rice. After opening the aroma is sweet fruit scents such as ripe melon and mango. With a soft mouthfeel, the sweetness of fruits such as melon and black honey is followed by a soft umami. Produces a short finish with moderate acidity and bitterness, and makes it a refreshing drink.

Pairs well with Grilled Spanish mackerel with Saikyo miso , steamed clams with sake , cold pork shabu-shabu salad style & sesame sauce , no flower fruit and cream cheese.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 15%
SMV +2

Fruity fruity fruity!

A Junmai Daiginjo refined to 40%, it has a calm fruity aroma reminiscent of young peaches. When you put it in your mouth, the sweetness of Japanese fruits such as loquat and the umami of rice are all in one.

There is a wonderful balance of sweetness, sourness, and umami. You can enjoy the fruity and sweet taste of the rice with the refreshing dryness that is typical of Gohyakumangoku.

Pairs well with seafood such as sashimi and sushi, and can be well adapted to meat from having an elegant acidity.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 16%
SMV +3

With a beautiful Ginjo aroma reminiscent of fruit and a fruity taste with an elegant clean, crisp aftertaste.

It can be enjoyed from cold to room temperature.

Pairs well with seafood such as sashimi and sushi, and can be well adapted to meat from having an elegant acidity.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 15%
SMV +3

A limited edition sake. The finished Sake has a very premium taste. It has a calm gentle fruits scent similar to pears and melons and a fresh and firm body. The taste is pure, smooth with a rich acidity that slowly spreads across the mouth.

With a well-balanced flavor and elegant sharpness it is rich and light, mellow and refreshing, with a mix of sweetness and spiciness. There is an exquisite, delicate balance between the refreshing and fruity aromas and the subtle taste of rice. At the end, the gentle bitterness and astringency make you feel refreshed.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 16%
SMV +3

This is a very small batch Sake made by traditional, time-consuming hanging and squeezing method and polished to 40%.

Please enjoy the gorgeous ginjo aroma and the soft, elegant and fruity taste.

Joyo Base Taste: Easy to drink, light and beautifully balanced.

Joyo Artisan points: No carbon filtering to maintain pure Sake, specialist in Gohyakumangoku.

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 30%
Alc 16%
SMV +3

A sophisticated Sake polished to a luxurious 30% this Sake has a soft fruity sweetness with a fresh, elegant finish.

It is characterized by a clear taste with a rich gorgeous Sake aroma. A deep Sake that matches white and red fish and sashimi. Also because of it’s sweetness it is also a match for desserts.

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 39%
Alc 15.3%
SMV -2
Gifu Governors Award

The best Sake produced by this brewery. As with a Daiginjo it has a refined Ginjo fragrance similar to green apples and melon and is gentle and comfortable. The initial sweetness quickly develops into a well-balanced flavor with the umami and acidity leaving a crisp, rounded, slightly dry aftertaste from the use of soft water.

This Sake works particularly well with sushi and soba.

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 39%
Alc 15.3%
SMV +3

Specially collected Sake made by traditional drip method from mesh bags. An Artisans Daiginjo which enjoys a high ginjo incense with a refreshing sharpness, while providing an enjoyable refined, fresh, crisp taste.

Pairs well with white fish and shellfish.

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 39%
Alc 15.3%
SMV -2

The scent is gentle and fragrant like a melon. It is a multi-layered Junmai Daiginjo Sake that grows from an initial tightness felt in the mouth as the exquisite acidity is overlapped and developed by a gorgeous umami.

The remaining taste is a combination of slight sweetness and umami that stays in the mouth for a delicate period. Matches red meat, fatty tuna, grilled meats and tempura.

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alc 15.3%
SMV -4

The incense scent is gentle and comfortable, and makes you expect sweetness and acidity.

The sweetness and sourness are perfectly balanced as it spreads through the mouth combined with a slight undertone of acidity.

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 16%
SMV -2

The incense scent is gentle and comfortable and smells like melon. The initial taste follows with an elegant, moderate melon-like sweetness mixed with umami. After a short period it is included in the mouth, the crisp and clear sweetness and the original taste of rice spread gently on the tongue with a smooth, delicate aftertone.

A Sake that matches sweet and spicy seasonings such as yakiniku and yakitori.

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 15.3%
SMV -4

There is a delicious Ginjo fragrance and the soft sweetness and delicious rice taste pleasantly overflows in the mouth. The taste ebbs and flows to leave an umami aftertaste.

With the soft sweetness this Sake matches salads, fish and lightly flavored dishes.

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 18%
SMV +7

With a cedar-like aroma it is not sweet and has a moderate acidity that is very well balanced. With a a slightly dry finish, the aftertaste is crisp, with a pleasant, lingering astringency.

A stronger Sake that cuts the fat in meats. It matches grilled meats such as yaki-niku, steak, fried pork.

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +3

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15.3%
SMV 0

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 18%
SMV +7

Hanazakari Base Taste: Clean, deeper Sake flavor

Hanazakari Artisan points: Small brewery that stands by old, traditional techniques. One of the very few breweries to still use a manual press, no carbon filtration

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15.3%
SMV 0
Japan national new liquor prize

Award winning Sake. A calm banana-like scent. Fragrant, smooth and a gentle taste with faint acid undertones reminiscent of plum, balanced with a modest sweetness. Umami can be felt in a balanced manner.

This Sake pairs especially well with white grilled fish, meat dishes and tempura.

Fukui Base Taste: Smooth with a full bodied mouthfeel, moderate Sake flavor

Fukui Artisan Points: Innovative flavors and fruit Sake, supporter of local community initiatives and buying rice locally

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 16%
SMV +3

The highest peak of Fukui brewery as exhibited at the National New Sake Appraisal. It is a truly blissful gem. Stored for 2 years, it is a well-balanced Sake that is neither too sweet nor too spicy. It is a smooth, deep tasting Sake with a clear fragrant aroma and a mellow flavor.

The brewery’s finest sake, as presented at the Japan Sake Awards.

Fukui Base Taste: Smooth with a full bodied mouthfeel, moderate Sake flavor

Fukui Artisan Points: Innovative flavors and fruit Sake, supporter of local community initiatives and buying rice locally

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 17%
SMV +5
IWC: Commended

100% Yamada Nishiki from Tojo Tenjin district, Hyogo prefecture special “A” district.

Savor the delicacy of Special Grade A Yamadanishiki in this pure Daiginjo. A gem that has been carefully brewed with thorough attention to everything from raw materials to koji making, fermentation, and storage. It features an elegant and stately ginjo incense with a mellow, profound and transparent taste.

Fukui Base Taste: Smooth with a full bodied mouthfeel, moderate Sake flavor

Fukui Artisan Points: Innovative flavors and fruit Sake, supporter of local community initiatives and buying rice locally

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 50%
Alc 15%
SMV +3

A Daiginjo Sake with an elegant aroma and a smooth texture. It has a magnificent ginjo aroma, a refreshing drinkability, and a fine, mellow not so Sake taste.

The aftertaste is sweet similar to a wine or sherry.

Fukui Base Taste: Smooth with a full bodied mouthfeel, moderate Sake flavor

Fukui Artisan Points: Innovative flavors and fruit Sake, supporter of local community initiatives and buying rice locally

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +2
IWC: Commended
Fine Sake Awards: Gold

Fukui’s most popular umami and elegant aroma Sake. It has a yogurt like scent and a firm acidity, encompassing the sweetness and umami of rice. The aftertaste is spicy and slightly sour.

Fukui’s most popular Sake will bring new depth to your meals. It is a Sake that goes well with a wide range of dishes.

Fukui Base Taste: Smooth with a full bodied mouthfeel, moderate Sake flavor

Fukui Artisan Points: Innovative flavors and fruit Sake, supporter of local community initiatives and buying rice locally

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +5

Fukui’s ice temperature storage Junmai Ginjo. It is initially kept as a raw Sake and burned after. There is no strong scent and the rice taste is sweet and the overall flavor is more like wine. It is harmonious, light and refreshing with a gently spreading umami. The finish is clear and crisp.

A smooth sake that can be enjoyed before, during and after meals!

Fukui Base Taste: Smooth with a full bodied mouthfeel, moderate Sake flavor

Fukui Artisan Points: Innovative flavors and fruit Sake, supporter of local community initiatives and buying rice locally

Rank: Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 70%
Alc 15%
SMV +4
IWC: Commended
National Kan: Gold

A tasty and crisp pure rice Sake that you can enjoy from cold to hot. It is a high-quality evening drink with a gentle peach like aroma and a straightforward taste. Received the highest gold award in the “Kanzake Contest 2016”.

A rich junmai with a clean finish to enjoy at all temperatures.

Fukui Base Taste: Smooth with a full bodied mouthfeel, moderate Sake flavor

Fukui Artisan Points: Innovative flavors and fruit Sake, supporter of local community initiatives and buying rice locally

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV -5
IWC: Commended
National Kan: Grand Gold
Kura master: Platinum
Sake selection: Platinum

This Sake has won a gold medal in the “Kanzake Contest (Premium Kanzake Category)” since the first year of its release. It has a dense, refreshing and vivid taste that cannot be produced by the methods currently used. In addition it goes well with a wide range of dishes, including deep-tasting dishes. You will be amazed at the depth of flavor that you can enjoy even with hot Sake. A vivid taste that has never been experienced by the old brewing method. Received the Kura Master Platinum Award.

This is the delicious Sake of our forefathers!

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 16%
SMV 0

It is a pure rice Daiginjo Sake and has a rich Ginjo aroma with a soft, citrusy and slightly sweet taste and a dry mouth feel followed by a deep aftertaste. It is brewed with deep care.

The flavor matches most seafood and white fish and especially pairs with sushi.

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 16%
SMV +2

An elegant Daiginjo sake that expresses the original fragrance of rice and has a smooth and refreshing taste.

The slight bitterness on opening is gently replaced by a mellow sweetness and umami that then has a dry finish.

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alc 15%
SMV 0

Made from 100% rice from Shiga Prefecture, this is a Junmai Ginjo Sake with a refreshing ginjo aroma. It is a spicy dry Sake that is carefully brewed in the cold season and features a smooth, mellow taste that is light at first but expands over time.

It is perfect lightly chilled with salad.

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15%
SMV +3

A gentle and slightly dry Japanese Sake. This is a special pure rice Sake with a dark and dry taste that enhances the taste of the dishes.

There is a slight sourness to the aroma and the flavor is broad and firm with a very pleasant aftertaste.

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 15.5%
SMV +4
Japan National Kan Gold

A Japanese Sake that emphasizes the lightness and soft acidic taste. It has a refined scent of dried fruit without a strong ginjo aroma. When first drunk you will first feel a soft sweet taste with a rich umami.

The slowly developing acidity then creates a slight bitterness that tightness the back of the mouth.

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 17%
SMV +2

It is a pure rice Daiginjo Sake and has a rich Ginjo aroma with a soft, citrusy and slightly sweet taste and a dry mouth feel followed by a deep aftertaste.

It is brewed with deep care.

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 40%
Alc 17%
SMV +2

It is a pure rice Daiginjo Sake and has a rich Ginjo aroma with a soft, citrusy and slightly sweet taste and a dry mouth feel followed by a deep aftertaste.

It is brewed with deep care.

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Polishing Rate: 60%
Alc 18%
SMV +4

Plenty of umami taste of rice combined with beautiful citrus acid makes it impossible to stop drinking. The acid that rises sharply in the mouth does not let you feel the alcoholic degree of 17 degrees and is an elegant balance of flavor and acid.

The light and sweet fragrance tightens with a bitter aftertaste.

Fujimoto Base Taste: Not so dry Sake with a traditional rice flavor

Fujimoto Artisan points: No carbon filtration, “Wako Ruzu” brewing philosophy (with cooperation comes good sake) and traditional Edo design Sake labels

Rank: Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 55%
Alc 16%
SMV 0

A limited summer edition Sake. The fragrance is modest and by adjusting the strength of Junmai Ginjo’s original Sake to 16.5, the rich umami is balanced to make a smooth, slightly sweet taste but with a sharpness on the back of the throat.

Rank: Koshu Aged
Rice Polishing Rate: 70%
Alc 15%

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.

Alc 7%

Sake and luscious domestically grown fruits come together. The lemons are grown where the cultivation and taste has been passed down over 100 years and wow, this is a REAL lemony lemon liqueur. The full flavor of the lemons can be felt with the beautiful mix of the Sake providing a refreshing taste and aroma, and a addictive taste with a soft acidity-a true treat.

Delight in the crisp aroma and gentle tang of fresh lemons.

Alc 4%

Sake and luscious domestically grown fruits come together. Mikan-shu (citrus liqueur) is born from citruses organically grown without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, in vast terraced fields overlooking the ocean. The flavor from the Mikan (type of Orange) is superb, refreshing and rich. A juicy and easy-to-drink taste with plenty of fruit.

A smooth, succulent liqueur like fresh fruit juice.

Alc 7%

Sake and luscious domestically grown fruits come together. Using only the finest yuzu fruits from Kyoto’s Mizuo region, the historical birthplace of yuzu. This area is blessed with a cool climate and pristine waters, the yuzu grown here boast a fresh aroma and deep, rich flavor. The entire of these remarkable yuzu fruits are brewed into an elegant liqueur that is simply sublime. Rich aroma, and a soft noble taste. It is refreshing and an exquisite combination of yuzu and Fukui Sake.

This rich and refined beverage will delight and refresh your palate.

Alc 12%

Sake and luscious domestically grown fruits come together. Using the fully-ripened nanko plums which are then steeped in Sake (instead of the more common shochu) to produce a sublimely mellow Plum Sake liqueur that brings out the full aroma of the ripe, luscious plums.

A refreshing plum liqueur with an aroma that hints of peaches.

Rice Polishing Rate: 70%
Alc 10%
SMV -8

Not strictly a fruit Sake but a low alcohol lemonadey Sake: A new type of low alcohol Sake that evokes the gentle, nature of white wine or lemonade. The light taste of low alcohol can be easily enjoyed outdoors and on a hot day. It is very easy to drink and refreshes your body and tongue. It goes surprisingly well with very western foods such as pizza and potato fries, which are usually difficult to enjoy with Sake.

The freshness and sharpness of lemon is balanced well with the alcohol and there is a very refreshing long finish.