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Enjoy in a large wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533347885242,"sku":"J42513","price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/fukuju-black-1200.jpg?v=1733525711"},{"product_id":"suehiro-gensai","title":"Suehiro - Gensai","description":"\u003cp\u003eGensai has a scent like white flowers blossoming on a linden tree. The Yamadanishiki rice is polished down to a minute 35%, leading to the rich taste. The richness offsets the higher alcohol content. With both umami and sourness, Gensai is sure to awaken your taste buds. A good drink for big occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":41484276433082,"sku":"J69348","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/suehiro-gensai-tps221104ym_095-1200.jpg?v=1732067367"},{"product_id":"tatsuriki-nihon-no-sakura-gold","title":"Tatsuriki - Nihon no Sakura Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood sake is always made from good rice. Honda Shoten followed this advice and uses Yamadanishiki rice sourced directly from local farmers to craft this luxurious sake. Before brewing, the rice is milled for two days and nights, till its just a tiny pearl. Well worth the wait, this sake’s gold-flaked charm is backed up by a rich, creamy flavor and calm aroma. A few sips will carry you back, like a breeze rustling through the rice fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533347229882,"sku":"M1606","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/tatsuriki-nihon-no-sakura-gold-tps221104ym_097-1200.jpg?v=1732066744"},{"product_id":"okunomatsu-ihei","title":"Okunomatsu - Ihei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing just gravity to collect drips from fine-grained fermented rice, the brewer waits days to fill the bottles of this premium grade sake. The result is a medium-full body with gorgeous flowery aromas reminiscent of Asian pear. The vibrant finish of savory tastes lingers just long enough to leave you wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WAF","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533344444602,"sku":"W6422","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/okunomatsu-ihei-tps221104ym_102-1200.jpg?v=1732066790"},{"product_id":"nishide-100-year","title":"Nishide - 100 Year","description":"\u003cp\u003eNishide Shuzo brews up this special batch of junmai daiginjo using a unique yeast that was discovered one hundred years ago, hence the name “100 Year Sake”. This yeast, called kuratsuki kobo (house yeast), only grows within the grounds of the brewery itself. In fact, breweries that have been crafting sake for generations sometimes take pride in their specific yeast. What does this mean for you? A sake with mild, yet engaging banana flavor that slips into a rich sake rice umami. Expect just a dash of acidity on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FifthTaste","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533341626554,"sku":"S851937007521","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/nishide-100-year-tps221104ym_096-1200.jpg?v=1732066835"},{"product_id":"suigei-mann","title":"Suigei - MANN","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yamadanishiki rice for this sake is cultivated in the Special A District in East Tojo then polished way down to a stupendous 30%! When brewed at low temperature and with kumamoto yeast, the sake takes on a distinctly ginjo scent, but retains the extravagant and round flavor you love about junmai daiginjo. This brew is a fantastic representation of Suigei’s distinct style, and it stands out amongst the crowd because of this uniqueness\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":42533340872890,"sku":"M852","price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/suigei-mann-tps221104ym_083-1200.jpg?v=1732150726"},{"product_id":"dassai-set","title":"Dassai Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eDassai makes quality daiginjo sake only, so you know they have perfected the process. This set contains three sake, each with a different rice polishing ratio. This difference in rice polish ratio brings a subtle but defining difference in taste from bottle to bottle. Each one has its own special qualities and profile. Take your time to explore and relish these wondrous brews, or even have a tasting party to share the sake experience. Find your favorite or fall in love with all three—you won’t be disappointed when drinking your way through Dassai’s elegant sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"768\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LWK2cVGQDfA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tippsysake.com\/products\/dassai-23\"\u003eDassai “23”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tippsysake.com\/products\/dassai-39\"\u003eDassai “39”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tippsysake.com\/products\/dassai-45\"\u003eDassai “45”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ASRT","offers":[{"title":"720ml \/ 720ml \/ 720ml","offer_id":36848058990755,"sku":"ASRT05","price":182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/products\/dassai-set-1080x1080.jpg?v=1658304566"},{"product_id":"chiyomusubi-daiginjo","title":"Chiyomusubi - Daiginjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fragrant daiginjo is submitted to the Annual Japan Sake Awards every year, and has won accolades both nationally and internationally over the years. Made by just six brewers and using a drip method as opposed to squeezing the liquid from the mash, this sake has a flavor similar to \u003ci\u003emizuame\u003c\/i\u003e, a Japanese candy with a spicy vibrancy. A great gift for the sake lover in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":41484272763066,"sku":"J49867","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/chiyomusubi-daiginjo-tps221104ym_098-1200.jpg?v=1732067414"},{"product_id":"taiheizan-tenko-20-heavenly-grace","title":"Taiheizan - Tenko 20 - Heavenly Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003eTheir brewmaster says this is the most challenging and rewarding sake they have ever made and used all of their vast knowledge and experience to create. Completely handmade and cared for during the entire production, “Tenko 20” is sake to share with a special person on a special occasion. The gentle aroma draws you in, and the flavor speaks of fruity freshness delivered with a crisp texture. Simply divine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FifthTaste","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":40750665269434,"sku":"F897241001657","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/taiheizan-tenko-20-heavenly-grace-box-1200.jpg?v=1732323788"},{"product_id":"iwa-5-assemblage-4","title":"IWA 5 - Assemblage 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to chapter four in the story of IWA 5, a junmai daiginjo offered in more than 40 Michelin 3-star restaurants. Expertly brewed by Shiraiwa K.K.’s toji in Japan, and meticulously blended by founder and maker Richard Geoffroy, “Assemblage 4” is a wine-lover’s sake. This once-pasteurized brew is light, focused and supple. Marzipan, mushroom, cherry, violet, even a touch of woodsmoke and vermouth appear like momentary daydreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"768\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UswzxZ7hMNw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":43536474374330,"sku":"618450","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/iwa-5-assemblage-4-1200.jpg?v=1733534876"},{"product_id":"tatenokawa-soube-wase-2022","title":"Tatenokawa - Soube Wase - 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt may be a limited-stock sake from 2022, but this junmai daiginjo is timeless. Extraordinary effort went into reviving, growing and brewing with the notoriously difficult-to-work-with Soube Wase rice, a strain that hadn\u003cspan\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003et been used for 150 years. Tatenokawa Brewing Company is the only one that brews with it, crafting it into an aged sake with layered complexity and umami from the rice. “Soube Wase” 2022 is literally one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTC","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":43692550881466,"sku":"M74604","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/tatenokawa-soube-wase-2022-box-1200.jpg?v=1754513995"},{"product_id":"kaika-awa-sake-sparkling","title":"Kaika - AWA SAKE - Sparkling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly sake made with techniques that comply with certain quality standards can receive AWA certification. This sparkling sake from Daiichi Brewing Company gets its natural bubbles from in-bottle secondary fermentation. Its refreshing citrus aroma, moderate sweetness and clean aftertaste earned this junmai ginjo the honor of being the toast sake for G7 and G20 gatherings. Celebrate like a world dignitary with fresh oysters and caviar canapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JPS","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":44246838935738,"sku":"JPS40353","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8631\/5323\/files\/ft-kaika-awa-sake-sparkling_d8b74de1-0a54-43d1-be3a-e991c83a64e6.jpg?v=1727815461"},{"product_id":"beyond-the-wall-limited-edition-set","title":"Beyond the Wall Limited Edition Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Beyond the Wall” is an official collaboration between the hit anime and manga series “Attack on Titan,” and Japanese sake brand Daina. 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