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After the first bubble of flavor, it gently dissipates into a light dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533335204026,"sku":"M9661","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/mutsu-hassen-pink-label-1200.jpg?v=1733784084"},{"product_id":"jyoku-okojyo-shiboritate","title":"Jyoku - Okojyo - Shiboritate","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience a harmoniously balanced sake with a seamless integration of flavors. Delight in the apple and muscat-like aroma that precedes a soft, velvety mouth-feel. Fresh acidity complements a vibrant light flavor, thanks to Aomori's Hanafubuki rice and Mahoroba Jun yeast. This sake captivates with a gorgeous aroma and a beautifully nuanced acidity, making it a truly refined indulgence. 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Like the polar bear on the label, this summer sake is soft yet strong, made all the more charming with a refreshing chill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JPS","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":43836626436282,"sku":"JPS40344","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/jyoku-white-bear-summer-1200.jpg?v=1733771563"},{"product_id":"jyoku-squirrels-harvest-festival","title":"Jyoku - Squirrel’s Harvest Festival","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho can resist the label’s adorable squirrels sipping sake at an autumn feast? Follow their fuzzy lead and get yourself a bottle of limited-edition Jyoku “hiyaoroshi.” This fall sake entices with a citrus aroma, and mellows out with comforting flavors of cooked rice and marshmallow. It’s light and smooth, but makes the perfect partner for the season’s indulgent meals, such as oden, grilled Pacific saury or steak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JPS","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":44225538490554,"sku":"JPS40374","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/ft-jyoku-squirrels-harvest-festival_8f2d30f6-bb5d-4aba-bf50-a04937eeba38.jpg?v=1727158773"},{"product_id":"torai-tokubetsu-junmai","title":"Torai - Tokubetsu Junmai","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade with in-house yeast, this smooth-drinking junmai’s tropical flavor profile sends your taste buds to paradise. It’s an elegantly balanced and reliable food-pairing sake that goes well with both Japanese and Western dishes. The label features an illustration of Aomori prefecture’s Mount Iwaki, at the base of which this sake is brewed. It showcases the brewery’s dedication to their home prefecture, from which their rice is also sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TS Pacific","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":45119652954298,"sku":"TS-0202","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/torai-tokubetsu-junmai-1200.jpg?v=1756854684"},{"product_id":"joppari-tokubetsu-junmai","title":"Joppari - Tokubetsu Junmai","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Joppari” means “stubborn” in the Tsugaru dialect of western Aomori prefecture. While this brand exudes pride for its local traditions, the light, fruity taste of this sake is anything but difficult. Clean and balanced with notes of mineral and green apple, it’s an excellent fit for light dishes that honor the inherent flavors of the ingredients. It’s the kind of sake you can just keep sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TS Pacific","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":45681620648122,"sku":"TS-0209","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/joppari-tokubetsu-junmai-1200.jpg?v=1773097565"},{"product_id":"torai-aomori-terroir","title":"Torai - Aomori Terroir","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery sip of this once-pasteurized junmai takes you to the snowy northern prefecture of Aomori. It’s made using locally sourced rice, subsurface mountain water, and natural yeast from the beech trees of the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site. The taste is reminiscent of white wine sangria, with notes of lychee and pineapple. 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