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Dry but smooth, with a crystal clearness when served chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533349032122,"sku":"J40038","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/asabiraki-kyokusen-1200.jpg?v=1732314982"},{"product_id":"dassai-beyond","title":"Dassai - Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eDASSAI Inc. embarked on a quest over a decade ago to craft sake that surpassed the excellence of even their finest sake. Driven by deep passion, they brewed batch after batch, until the fateful trial that ended up being Dassai Beyond. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a bottle, know that you are drinking sake beyond your wildest dreams. The flavor spreads through you like warm sunlight, enlightening every sense, and transcends what words can describe. The rarity of such a sake makes every bottle a work of art to be enjoyed with awe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533347459258,"sku":"J63001","price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/dassai-beyond-tps221104ym_093-1200.jpg?v=1732066164"},{"product_id":"katsuyama-akatsuki","title":"Katsuyama - Akatsuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rice mash used to make “Akatsuki” was removed with a high-tech centrifuge. That complex process is reflected in the complexity of the sake. Prepare yourself for a mixture of pleasant earthen and peachy scents that precede a playful acidity. The result is a well-balanced, off-dry junmai daiginjo you can pair with Western and Eastern cuisines. Refreshing and provocative, it turns any night extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533346934970,"sku":"M1921","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/katsuyama-akatsuki-tps221104ym_090-1200.jpg?v=1732066676"},{"product_id":"tatenokawa-18","title":"Tatenokawa - 18","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe team at Tatenokawa was the first to polish the rice to an astonishing 18%. This is a world-class sake with marvelous aromatics and impressive flavors. The silky structure plays out sweetly on your tongue, especially when chilled, although we suggest you experiment with temperature to find what suits you best. A rare gem and the height of luxury, this is a one-of-a-kind must-try.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533346115770,"sku":"M10749","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/tatenokawa-18-box-1200.jpg?v=1759952638"},{"product_id":"born-dreams-come-true","title":"Born - Dreams Come True","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe handmade, pale golden bottle is made to look like a trophy to honor the victory of life. Taking a sip of Born “Dreams Come True” definitely feels like you’ve won something! A nose of sweet elegant mix of white flowers is achieved by their in-house KATO9 yeast. This sake has their signature luscious texture with a hint of cotton candy, peach and pear on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533337497786,"sku":"M5910","price":333.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/born-dreams-come-true-tps221104ym_107-1200.jpg?v=1732066605"},{"product_id":"born-chogin","title":"Born - Chogin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sake is served at the Imperial Court and is partly what brought Katoukichibee Shouten fame during the Showa period. It’s no wonder that this sake is shipped to the US in limited amounts. From its 20% rice polishing rate to an aging time of five years, “Chogin” is nothing short of being the ultimate junmai daiginjo. The alluring aroma and deep flavor are something you won’t find anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533337432250,"sku":"M5286","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/born-chogin-tps221104ym_082-1200.jpg?v=1732066573"},{"product_id":"daishichi-myoka-rangyoku","title":"Daishichi - Myoka Rangyoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite bottle is made of Venitian glass, the ivy leaf and emblem sourced from Germany, lacquer work and gilded pattern on the label is from Kaga and it’s named after the highest class of Noh plays. Like these plays, this sake is exquisite and layered, producing a different expression with every sip. They say it’s best enjoyed with dinner… go ahead, chill it to 50°F, pour it in a glass, and swirl gently to awaken it from its slumber.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":41484271812794,"sku":"J10261","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/daishichi-myoka-rangyoku-tps221104ym_094-1200.jpg?v=1732066259"},{"product_id":"kubota-tsugu","title":"Kubota - Tsugu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the highest quality that the Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Kubota) can offer, this sake uses Koshitanrei sake rice made from Yamadanishiki and Gohyakumangoku, the king and queen of sake rice. The brewers use a unique rice polishing process that takes twice as long to polish this exquisite rice, then use 1\/5 of normal pressure when extracting. The result is sake with a floral first sip, a second sip of complex flavor and followed by a third sip of bliss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533334417594,"sku":"M8098","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/kubota-tsugu-tps221104ym_092-1200.jpg?v=1734043603"},{"product_id":"tatenokawa-komyo-dewasansan","title":"Tatenokawa - Komyo - Dewasansan","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo one imagined that 1% RPR was achievable until 2016 brewing year when Tatenokawa Brewing Company obtained that skill. It takes 1800 hours and 2.5 months to create these pristine pearls of rice, and we can’t imagine the ultimate care this sake goes through. Made with local Dewasansan sake rice, Yamagata KA and Association No. 1801 yeast—take in the flavor experience only those who have tasted it will know.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eActual vintage year may differ from product image shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533332943034,"sku":"M873","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/tatenokawa-komyo-dewasansan-box-1200_cc6c588e-7a79-498f-bc0a-401c5e778451.jpg?v=1769810440"},{"product_id":"zankyo-super-7","title":"Zankyo - Super 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2015 when the extreme rice polishing limit was thought to be 8%, president Niizawa and his team created a 7% RPR sake. Kura no Hana sake rice native to Miyagi prefecture is polished over 350 hours and brewed with their house yeast to achieve the simplicity and complexity of this sake. Zankyo means reverberation and this sake’s fresh tropical notes may disappear ever so clearly like a lingering memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533332123834,"sku":"JP-NIZ-41-NV","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/zankyo-super-7-tps221104ym_104-1200.jpg?v=1732065839"},{"product_id":"reikyo-absolute-0","title":"Reikyo - Absolute 0","description":"\u003cp\u003eReikyo “Absolute 0” is a product that debuted in 2018 when rice polishing ratio was still rounded down. It takes an astonishing seven months to polish the Kura no Hana sake rice, which cannot be achieved without teamwork, expertise and determination. They produce 999 bottles each year, which are packaged in handmade wooden boxes made with kumiko wood joinery. They can only make three boxes per day. 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Take in its gentle floral aroma and soft sweetness alongside grilled vegetables or light Japanese fare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActual vintage year may differ from product image shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42866349965498,"sku":"M10729","price":378.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/ft-tatenokawa-nehan-kuro.jpg?v=1703885842"},{"product_id":"tatenokawa-komyo-yamadanishiki","title":"Tatenokawa - Komyo - Yamadanishiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a penchant for extreme rice polishing, Tatenokawa Brewing Company produces some of the world’s most daring sake. After making history with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tippsysake.com\/products\/tatenokawa-komyo-dewasansan\"\u003eTatenokawa “Komyo” Dewasansan\u003c\/a\u003e’s 1% RPR in 2016, the brewery sought the same success with a Yamadanishiki version. The so-called king of sake rice is polished carefully for months, resulting in grains just 1-millimeter in diameter. Yamadanishiki’s inherent richness and sweetness takes on supreme sophistication in this showstopping brew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":43032239341754,"sku":"M10950","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/ft-tatenokawa-komyo-yamadanishiki.jpg?v=1705434190"},{"product_id":"tatenokawa-phoenix-18","title":"Tatenokawa - Phoenix - 18","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band Phoenix has collaborated with Tatenokawa Brewing Company again for a rare release. Only 500 bottles exist, with even fewer allocated to the U.S. This 18% RPR junmai daiginjo celebrates the band’s 2023 Japan tour. Its next-level refinement and elegance represents reaching new heights with their album “Alpha Zulu.” Its box features artwork inspired by the song “Winter Solstice,” and comes with a Phoenix-branded sake cup!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":43061346697402,"sku":"M69651","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/ft-tatenokawa-phoenix-18.jpg?v=1706215733"},{"product_id":"hakutsuru-tenku-yamadanishiki","title":"Hakutsuru - Tenku - Yamadanishiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything is done by hand to ensure the rice is perfectly prepared; washing it bag by bag, and preparing the koji in small batches for the most even result. A time-consuming, free-drip filtration method is used, producing limited quantities of fresh, sharp-tasting sake that is delicate yet deep in flavor. Each bottle features a unique serial number, so you know it’s one-of-a-kind. “Tenku” Yamadanishiki has won gold and platinum awards at International Wine Challenge 2019, Kura Master 2021, and Milan Sake Challenge 2023. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":44289914798266,"sku":"J84554","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/hakutsuru-tenku-yamadanishiki-1200.jpg?v=1729210081"},{"product_id":"hakutsuru-tenku-hakutsurunishiki","title":"Hakutsuru - Tenku - Hakutsurunishiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe brewery spent over 10 years developing their unique Hakutsurunishiki rice used for this award-winning sake. Everything is done by hand to ensure the rice is perfectly prepared; washing it bag by bag, and preparing the koji in small batches for the most even result. A time-consuming, free-drip filtration method is used, producing limited quantities of fresh-tasting sake with a rich aroma. Each bottle features a unique serial number, so you know it’s one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":44289914863802,"sku":"J84555","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/hakutsuru-tenku-hakutsurunishiki-1200.jpg?v=1729209955"},{"product_id":"tatenokawa-kyokugen","title":"Tatenokawa - Kyokugen","description":"\u003cp\u003eTatenokawa Brewing Company brews with expert precision. For this junmai daiginjo, they spend over a month polishing Yamadanishiki rice down to 8% of its original size. It’s brewed in small batches with meticulous monitoring of the temperature of the mash in increments of 0.1 degrees Celsius. “Kyokugen” balances umami with delicate fragrance, expansive mouthfeel and a lingering finish. It’s the ideal choice for kaiseki, fine dining and robust cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":45126441566394,"sku":"M10943","price":470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/tatenokawa-kyokugen-02-1200.jpg?v=1757106382"},{"product_id":"daishichi-myoka-rangyoku-omega","title":"Daishichi - Myoka Rangyoku - Omega","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifteen years after releasing the original  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tippsysake.com\/products\/daishichi-myoka-rangyoku\"\u003e“Myoka Rangyoku,”\u003c\/a\u003e Daishichi sought to achieve the ultimate expression — the omega, the supreme — of their world-class sake. They polished the rice even more, and put their utmost effort into crafting a beverage that is full, balanced and brimming with vitality. Collected drop by drop with no added pressure, it’s absolutely luxurious, and pairs well with equally luxurious foods, such as lobster and foie gras.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":45321574449338,"sku":"J63064","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/daishichi-myoka-rangyoku-omega-1200.jpg?v=1763083349"},{"product_id":"daishichi-myoka-rangyoku-grand-cuvee","title":"Daishichi - Myoka Rangyoku - Grand Cuvée","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly respected brewery reached back to the last century to create a new version of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tippsysake.com\/products\/daishichi-myoka-rangyoku\"\u003e“Myoka Rangyoku.”\u003c\/a\u003e Various vintages of their most precious sake were blended and matured for more than 10 years. The stunning end product brings the best of each to the forefront, from a gorgeous aroma to a round body and serene aftertaste. 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