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$11 $5.50
A classic dry sake inspired by local lore, Yuki Otoko is the bigfoot or yeti of Niigata, said to haunt its mountains and occasionally help travelers through the mountain trails. An excellent intro to classic Niigata sake. Rice is Miyama Nishiki milled to 60%, water is soft from an underground current originating at Mt. Makihata. …
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$23 $11.50
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this sake is light and fresh, faint notes of passion fruit and freshly crushed mint leaves. Matsuyama Mii rice milled to 60%. Light, fresh and delicious Notes of passion fruit and freshly cut mint leaves…
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$26 $13
This is a true gutsy Niigata style sake, smooth and earthy, with notes of toasty brown rice. When chilled it makes a great companion for a sushi platter or gyoza dumplings, but when gently warmed it blossoms into the perfect accompaniment for yakitori, grilled salmon or roasted yellowtail. A blend of local rice varietals Gohyaku Mangoku and Koshi…
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$21 $10.50
While breweries love to showcase their premium ginjo styles Kirinzan take immense pride in their entry level ‘futsu-shu’ meant for everyday drinking. They use Gohyaku Mangoku and Koshi Ibuki sake rice polished to 65%, beyond requirements for even the premium honjozo grade. All rice is sourced directly from small farmers in the local agricultural cooperative,…
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