We’ll be closing for our annual vacation trip to Japan from Sunday, January 20 until Friday, February 1.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to your visit before or after we return.
Many thanks!
Rick & Hiroko
From among the specialty sake (nigori, sparkling, flavored) this year’s top five best sellers in ascending order….
5. Chikurin Hana Hou Hou Shu Sparkling
Unique rose petal and hibiscus flavors have made this pretty pink potion plenty popular!
Best balance of effervescence, sweet, and dry flavor.
3. Kikusui “Perfect Snow” Nigori Genshu
A no-nonsense nigori that packs a punch!
2. Ume no Yado Aragoshi Umeshu
A blend of pureed ume, honjozo sake, and added sugar at a price that can’t be beat!
1. Ume no Yado Yuzu
The undefeated champion among the specialty sake since year one.
It’s time for our annual countdown of our best selling sake for the year just ended. There might be a surprise or two here but we see the shifts among our top ten as being reflective not only of growing interest in sake as an everyday beverage choice, but also of a deeper involvement and appreciation for the variety of different styles. And so without further ado….
10. Jitsuraku Tokubetsu Junmai
Good quality, price/value brew with toasted rice and caramel flavors.
Also good price/value and everyday drinking sake.
8. Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu
Easy to see why it has a such devoted fan base that loves its bold. lively character.
A year round favorite, popular among those who know Niigata sake.
6. Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo (720ml)
Has a growing following, many of whom purchase more than a bottle at a time!
5. Masumi Arabashiri Junmai Ginjo Nama
The most popular seasonal namazake that we offer each spring.
4. Kokuryu Gohyaku Mangoku “Black Dragon” Junmai Ginjo
After all 2012 was the “Year of the Dragon….”
Just too cute to pass up!
The Dassai boom continues!
1. Kikusui Funaguchi Nama Genshu
Our reigning champ for five years running…
