Junmai & Honjozo
These dependable categories of sake are the workhorses of the sake world.
The Junmai category is historically the “way sake was.” These brews can have their rice milled to many different levels from 80% with 20% removal to 65% with 35% removal as long as the milling percentages are on the label. The old norm was Junmai sake had to be milled to at least 70% remaining and 30% removed, but this is no longer the case. The result is that some Junmai can drink very rich and full-bodied, and some drink lighter and more elegant. Just remember that Junmai also means “rice and water only,” and it’s a great center of the plate food pairing sake that is perfect for most cuisines from salty and savory to rich and robust, fried and grilled to baked and steamed, and from spicy to complex. Good for chilled, room temperature, warming and heating.
Honjozo sake has the same rice milling standard that Junmai sake used to have 70% remaining and 30% removal. The difference with Honjozo is that the makers add a little “brewer’s alcohol” to lighten the sake and clean things up. Honjozo sake is not fortified sake – it is not made stronger by the added alcohol – in fact it makes a sake lighter and more refreshing. This category of sake is perfect for easy drinking and easy food pairings. Good for chilled, room temperature, warming and heating.
Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai "Drunken Whale" 1.8L
best selling dry sake.All 1.8L bottles are for Store Pick Up. If this item is in your cart, you’ll only see the local pick up option—shipping will not be available. This...
View full detailsTenjo Mugen Tokubetsu Junmai "Umakuchi" TRUE SAKE EXCLUSIVE
mei's true sake selection!The nose on this True Sake Selection is an amazing collection of cereal, cocoa, brown sugar, yam, nougat, whipped cream, custard, molasses, mochi, ...
View full detailsGozenshu Bodaimoto Junmai "1859"
complex, deep, impactful.The nose on this very important bottle of sake is a crafty collection of pear, mango, lemon peel, pineapple, and a hint of savory cocoa and rice ar...
View full detailsChitose Tsuru Junmai "Ginpu"
semi-dry, pomelo, minerals.The nose on this slick Junmai is a gentle collection of cream, powdered sugar, snowmelt, sourdough, sesame seeds, sugar cookie, and rice cracker ar...
View full detailsTakenotsuyu Junmai "Bamboo Tears"
legendary, classic, elegant.The nose on this legendary Junmai sake is a classic collection of pound cake, nougat, muffin, strawberry, orange blossom, cream, bread dough, white...
View full detailsAzumaichi Junmai "Eastern Legend"
rich, dry, vegetal.The nose on this Junmai with Yamadanishiki milled to 64% is a unique collection of apple, celery, pear, custard, daikon, mint, oatmeal, and herbal...
View full detailsAtago no Matsu Tokubetsu Honjozo "Pine of Atago" 1.8L
iwc great value champion.All 1.8L bottles are for Store Pick Up. If this item is in your cart, you’ll only see the local pick up option—shipping will not be available. The ...
View full detailsNagurayama Aizu Shikon Tokubetsu Junmai "Crane Castle"
robust, bold, inspired.The nose on this inspired brew has a cool collection of peach, honeycomb, melon, pear, nectarine, rock sugar, and clove aromas. The importer calls ...
View full detailsDaijiro Yamahai Junmai Nama
lively, balanced, wow!*NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...
View full detailsKamitaka Mizumoto Junmai "Octopus Label"
ricey, dry, bright.The nose on this brew made using the oldest technique in sake making is a deep collection of nuts, cream, leather, carrots, and a hint of peanut b...
View full detailsFukumitsuya Kuroobi DO DO Yamahai Junmai "Black Belt"
praline, complex, lush.The nose on this sake made by the oldest brewery in Kanazawa, which has made sake for over 400 years, this special blended sake has a wonderful nos...
View full detailsIsojiman Honjozo "Pride of the Seashore" 1.8L
peach, sourdough toast, professional.All 1.8L bottles are for Store Pick Up. If this item is in your cart, you’ll only see the local pick up option—shipping will not be available. The ...
View full detailsKikuhime Yamahai Junmai 1.8L
dark chocolate, immense, masterpiece.All 1.8L bottles are for Store Pick Up. If this item is in your cart, you’ll only see the local pick up option—shipping will not be available. This...
View full detailsHakuto Tokubetsu Junmai "Deep Faith"
pound cake, deep, umami.The nose on this brew that is made by a husband-and-wife brewing duo is a very interesting collection of honey roasted nuts, grains, pancakes, brea...
View full detailsGokyo Kimoto Junmai "Kioke Zukuri"
woody, apple pie, raisins.The nose on this traditionally-made sake is a vast collection of black cherry, vanilla, cedar, spices, corn, graham cracker, and honey aromas. Typi...
View full detailsNabeshima Tokubetsu Junmai "Yokawa Yamadanishiki"
best 山田錦 from hyogo!The nose on this extremely tasty New World Junmai is a gorgeous collection of grapefruit, Asian pear, persimmon, cucumber, sweet rice, and ocean wa...
View full detailsChikurin Fukamari Junmai "Deep Field" 2025
3-8 year blend, solera style.The nose on this very specially made Junmai is a wonderful collection of steamed rice, milk chocolate, nectarine, marshmallow, nougat, broth, mushr...
View full detailsOtokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai Miyamanishiki 55 "Sushi Booster"
clean, crisp, easy.The nose on this concept sake from the ever-popular Otokoyama Brewery is a slick collection of oatmeal, vanilla, brown rice, cinnamon, clove, and s...
View full detailsMatsunotsukasa Kimoto Junmai
savory, buoyant, a touch slippery.The nose on this traditionally made pole-rammed sake is a unique collection of pecan pie, butter popcorn, rum raisin, nuts, and ocean water aromas....
View full detailsGangi Junmai 60 "Hitotsubi"
Char Halley Junmai "Shirakaba Nishiki 70"
a new nagano classic.From the distributor NA Sales: “Halley” is a smooth junmai sake with a gentle rice aroma, a juicy umami and a nice acidity. It’s bottled directly a...
View full detailsBrooklyn Kura Junmai Namachozo "Occidental Dry Hopped"
aromatic, velvet, citrus.From the importer Skurnik: Tasting Notes: Gorgeous nose of grapefruit zest, sake pours with a beautiful rose hue, lightly honeyed character with a...
View full detailsOzeki Junmai "One Cup"
the original cup sake.Izumo Fuji Junmai "Ancient Shrine"
umami, ricey, dry.From the importer Kobrand: Founded in 1939, the Fuji Brewery is managed by the 3rd generation Imaoka family in the town of Izumo. The town is famo...
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