Kanbara Bride of the Fox🦊
Junmai Ginjo
A new sake to the shop with a cool new label to boot!
“Intense aromas of grilled nuts, pistachio, and a hint of white chocolate. Ripe honeydew notes finish crisp with a hint of lingering sweetness.
This savory sake is inspired by local legends of Niigata's annual fox-bride festival. Local lore tells of mysterious lights that appeared on nearby Mt. Kirin in the distant past, which are claimed to be the lanterns carried in the fox-bride procession” (KOME Collective).
Kanbara Bride of the Fox goes great with meat dishes, perfect for a thanksgiving with friends & family!
“Try with duck, fig-stuffed pork loin, or black cod with miso glaze.”
Kanpai!
Rice:Gohyakumangoku
Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 16.5%
SMV: +3
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That’s right! For our Aloha Friday Tasting🌺 We’ll be joined by two special guests—Dassai USA President Kenzo Shimotori & Dassai Sales Manager Masayo Kobayashi🤙🏼
As usual, our Aloha Friday Tasting will last all day, from when we open till the bottle runs out. And we’ll be tasting all of Dassai Blue sake from New York: Dassai Blue 50. 35, & 23🍶
But! If you want to meet & learn more about their sake with President Kenzo (and snag some really cool masu & rice cards🌾✨), stop by between 1-4pm!
These sake are even kosher certified! Wonder what else you could learn about them while you’re here😉😆
Mahalo & Kanpai!
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Don’t forget! Today is our Shimeharitsuru Tasting with Junzo Miyao, and we’ll be tasting Shimeharitsuru Daiginjo San for the first time🤙🏼
From 4pm -7pm today (10/05), it’s complimentary and we’ll be celebrating the introduction of this sake by making it on sale for today!
Must be 21+
Kanpai!
Reminder: Hawaiian Shochu Tasting this Saturday (09/21) from 4:00pm - 7:00pm!
We’ll be sampling Ken Hirata’s Nami Hana Shochu alongside some ono pupu to celebrate your favorite North Shore shochu arriving for first time at The Sake Shop!🤙🏼
They’ll even be on sale for just this Saturday, so stop on by anytime between 4pm - 7pm for a complimentary tasting & to support local!
Can talk with Ken about not only Nami Hana but his other tasty shochu that he makes in Haleiwa as well😋
Kanpai!
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Ok, it looks like the repaving is all done & we’re open for business!🤙
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🎊🍶Thank you to everyone who came by for our very special Kubota Tasting last Saturday!
And of course, thank you to everyone from Asahi Shuzo who came to make this memorable event possible🤙
We hope you all got to enjoy trying SEVEN different Kubota sake, talking to Chief Brewer Yutaka Yamamoto, Director Yoshikazu Endo, Manager Toshiro Susa, and Sales Rep Kaoru Ito!
As well as getting your bottle signed by the Toji of Asahi Shuzo himself—Motoyoshi Yamaga⭐️
It was certainly a hot day, so thank you again to everyone who came and enjoyed your time despite the heat😅😂
Mahalo & Kanpai!
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Ready for our Nagurayama Tasting this Saturday (06/29)?🍶
Let’s kick it off with a look into each of their sake!
1. Aizu Shikon [Crane Castle]🏯
For the first time in Hawaii, Aizu Shikon is here to show that Tokubetsu Junmai can be smooth and have great character in terms of fruitiness and a savory finish.
“With its finely-etched junmai flavor, Aizu Shikon goes well with nabe hotpots and grilled fish. Also drinks nicely with maguro, bonito and mackerel. Serve cold” (WSI).
2. Nagurayama Gekkyu [Crescent Moon]🌙
Junmai
ABV: 15%
Polishing Ratio: 55%
Rice: Yume no Kaori
“Very good with sunomono—crab, octopus or seaweed salads dressed with vinegar and dashi. Recommended with oden, nabe (hotpot) and unagi” (WSI).
3. Nagurayama Yokikana [Master’s Touch]✨
Junmai Ginjo*
ABV: 16%
Polishing Ratio: 50%
Rice: Yamadanishiki
A daiginjo in all but name, Yokikana pairs well with scallops, sea bream and abalone as well as seasonable vegetables and salads. Serve cool but not cold” (WSI).
4. Nagurayama Nigori Ginjo [Snow White❄️]
Junmai Ginjo
ABV: 16%
Polishing Ratio: 55%
Rice: Yume no Kaori
Brewery Location: Fukushima Prefecture
“Drink cold. Perfect with tofu dishes. Goes well with Near Eastern mezze and Indian dal and curries. Enhances vegan cuisine.” (WSI).
Kanpai!
Must be 21+ to attend the tasting
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New to Hawaii!🌺 Mio Crisp Sparkling Sake🥂
Check out our Mio Crisp Sparkling post for more details like food pairing!
*We won’t be tasting this for Aloha Friday due to its sparkling nature. Sorry!🙇🏻♀️
Kanpai!
ABV: 5%
SMV: -70
Acidity: 3.2
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Otokoyama Shiboritate
Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu
Rounding up this week’s Spring Seasonal Sake is Otokoyama Shiboritate!
Made with local Hokkaido rice, Ginpu, this namazake has a beautiful apple aroma and a nice balance between sweet & dry rice-notes.
Smooth with a long finish, it’s best served chilled with white fish sashimi, oysters, and scallops to Japanese dishes like tempura, karaage, and more.
Kanpai!
Polishing Ratio: 55%
ABV: 17%
SMV:+2
Acidity: 1.7
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A New Japanese Chu-Hi just arrived in Hawaii! TaKaRa Chu-Hi is a Shochu Highball, or a Japanese Sparkling Cocktail. From the makers of J-POP, they now have a new Chu-Hi “…that fuses Shochu and real juice sourced from locally grown fruits in Japan”!Try any or all of their flavors: White Peach (4.5% ABV) Lemon (5.5% ABV) Fuji Apple (4.5% ABV)Which Flavor Are You Excited About?#chuhi #takara #takarachuhi #shochucocktail #shochuhighballs #atasteofjapan #tasteofjapan #nextstopsakeshop #saketogo #sakeshophawaii #kanpai #kakaako #honolulu #hawaii #sakeshop #sake
Brand New to Hawaii, we have Suigei’s Kaju 39!
A yuzu-liqueur that’s sake based, it’s smooth and tart with a splash of sweetness!
Made with a variety of citrus, including:
•Yuzu
•Konatsu (Japanese Orange)
•Naoshichi (Japanese Sudachi/Lime)
The 39 in Kaju 39 represent how much % of fruit juice there’s stuffed in it!
It’s on sale for $20.95 for this week only, so come on in before it ends! Or, stop by Saturday to get a taste of it first😉
Kanpai!
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Please join us for our 1st Sake Tasting of 2024!
We’re featuring everyone’s favorite Suigei aka “Drunken Whale” and introducing their newest sake to Hawaii, a liqueur called Kaju 39.
We’ll be sampling a total of 4 sake & as a bonus, the Tokubetsu Junmai will be served both chilled and warm!
More information on each sake will be coming soon.
Complimentary sake tasting Saturday, Jan 27th from 4pm-7pm.
*Must be 21yrs old or over to attend
#sakeshop #sakeshophawaii #kanpai #nextstopsakeshop #saketogo #kakaako #honolulu #hawaii #sake #nihonshu #saketasting #suigei #kochi
