Most popular sake at Palate Project

What is the best sake? One way to answer that is with the sake people order the most. Our Bestsellers collection features our most popular bottles and sets, which are some of the most top-rated sake and bestselling sake around the world. Items such as Dassai “45,” Suigei “Tokubetsu Junmai” and Born “Gold” are the sake that people order again and again, great for beginners and connoisseurs alike. Many of them are also budget-friendly at under $50!

Our most popular sake set is The Sake Flight. This is Palate Project’s signature product that provides a fully guided sake tasting experience. It contains mini-bottles of different types of sake, sake cups, a tasting mat, and everything you need to taste sake at home like a pro — even as a beginner. It’s also an incredible gift item that our customers love to celebrate with.

What is the best tasting sake?

Taste is personal, so that depends on you! Our Bestsellers collection contains a variety of sake types with different flavor profiles, from sweet and creamy Kurosawa “Nigori,” to savory junmai labels. You’re bound to find something you like.

Those who prefer drinks that are fruity, sweet and juicy will find bliss in Torai “Tokubetsu Junmai.” This exclusive direct import is a sake you can only find at Palate Project.junmai daiginjo It’s smooth and light while bursting with tropical flavor!

Suigei “Tokubetsu Junmai,” aka the sake with the whale on the bottle, is the ultimate food-friendly sake. It’s light and dry but full-bodied. Suigei Brewing Company loves brewing sake with plenty of umami that can pair well with virtually any dish, and at such an affordable price, their “Tokubetsu Junmai” is a staple to have around the house.

If you love barrel-aged bourbons or oaky whiskeys, you’ll be charmed by Kikumasamune “Taru.” Sake has nowhere near the ABV of a whiskey, of course, but this sake is stored in vats made of Japanese cedar wood. The resulting aroma and flavor is forest-fresh with a hint of black pepper. It’s also less than $30, so there’s no reason not to give it a chance!

What are the best sake brands for beginners?

All of the sake in our Bestsellers collection are excellent picks for beginners. Once you find a bottle you really like, try exploring that sake brand’s other offerings. For instance, DASSAI brand sake presents an assortment of bottles with different rice polishing ratios, such as Dassai “23” as well as a nigori (cloudy) style sake — and all are exceptionally easy to drink. The Japanese juggernaut also has a U.S.-based sister brand, Dassai Blue.

If you like Dassai and are open to flavors that are more juicy and expressive, Wakatake is another great brand to try. Wakatake’s “Onikoroshi” (aka “Demon Slayer”) line is extremely popular for its clean yet bold fruity taste.

Have fun discovering new favorites and learning as you go.