{"title":"Sake Starter - At Home Sake Tasting Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the at-home education sake kit that explores many of the different types of categories in the sake world. Taste each category of sake and learn what it means to polish or mill sake brewing rice, which is the way sakes are categorized. Each category of sake is described in detail in our “Sake 101” section of the website, and this is a great way to read along as you taste along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/files\/Sake_Starter_-_At_Home_Sake_Tasting_Kit.jpg?v=1613522665\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry all six to get the full sake experience from an everyday table sake “Futsushu” to the most refined premium Junmai Daiginjo’s, and from a traditionally made “Yamahai” sake to the ultra-popular “Nigori” or unfiltered cloudy sake. This kit is a terrific tutorial for those looking to comprehend sake by tasting sake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title='Kirinzan \"Classic\"' href=\"\/products\/kirinzan-classic\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eKirinzan “Classic”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sake #1 is from the “table sake” Futsushu category and explores less refined sake that is made for everyday drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kenbishi Kuromatsu\" href=\"\/products\/otokoyama\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOtokoyama “Man’s Mountain”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Sake #2 is from the Junmai category and explores the ricy and grainy side of sake that is made to pair with foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tengumai\" href=\"\/products\/tengumai\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTengumai Yamahai “Dance of the Demon”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Sake #3 is made using the old Yamahai brewing technique and explores the gamey and larger bold side of sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kikusui\" href=\"\/products\/kikusui\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKikusui “Chrysanthemum Water”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Sake #4 is from the Junmai Ginjo category and explores the lighter, brighter, dryer and cleaner side of sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wakatake Onigoroshi Junmai Daiginjo\" href=\"\/products\/wakatake-onigoroshi-dg\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWakatake Onikoroshi “Demon” Slayer\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Sake #5 is the number one imported sake from the premium Junmai Daiginjo category and it explores the ethereal and flavorful best of rice and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title='Rihaku \"Dreamy Clouds\"' href=\"\/products\/rihaku\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRihaku “Dreamy Clouds”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  Sake #6 is from the “Nigori” or unfiltered sake category and explores the layers of flavors found in these cloudy sakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"otokoyama","title":"Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai \"Man's Mountain\"","description":"This Tokubetsu Junmai has an earthy yet sweet aromatic nose that borders on ripe fruit. The strength in this Junmai rests in its unmistakable dryness, and its working acidity play. The flavor profile is very solid in the sense that it has a clean viscosity wrapped in a mouthful of dried fruit flavors and subtle earthiness. This is a very user-friendly and dependable sake that is great for beginners, and is well relied upon by old faithfuls. \u003cstrong\u003eWORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent \u003cstrong\u003eWINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Whites and Tannin-laced reds \u003cstrong\u003eBEER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ales \u003cstrong\u003eFOODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miso-based dishes, sashimi, stir-fries.","brand":"NISHIMOTO","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363584873,"sku":"JH01-02","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300ml","offer_id":363945615,"sku":"JH01-04","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/products\/JH01-02_OtokoyamaTokubetsuJunmai_Man_sMountain__720ml_1365x2048_WM.jpg?v=1603934702"},{"product_id":"wakatake-onigoroshi-dg","title":"Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo \"Demon Slayer\"","description":"Talk about a nice aromatics on this ultra-popular \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esingle pasteurized Daiginjo! 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The current Master Brewer (Toji) likes this sake coming into room temp, as there are great temperate flavors and a fatter feeling. \u003cstrong\u003eWORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular \u003cstrong\u003eWINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant reds\/Complex whites \u003cstrong\u003eBEER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp Ales\u003cstrong\u003e FOODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuisines that like big white wines.","brand":"JPSA","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363828543,"sku":"DG06-02","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300ml","offer_id":363828547,"sku":"DG06-04","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/products\/DG06-02_WakatakeOnikoroshiJunmaiDaiginjo_DemonSlayer__720ml_1365x2048_WM.jpg?v=1603763688"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-classic","title":"Kirinzan Futsushu \"Classic\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe nose on this very smooth futsushu, or table sake, is a mild collection of snowmelt, cherry and balsa wood. This is a very talented sake that is light and dry, but so velvety smooth and not crisp. Round and clean, this brew is extremely quaffable. Can water be dry? Well, this sake drinks like dry water with hints of rice and powdered sugar elements. As the fluid warms, look for some vanilla tones to surface, but balance is the key to the success of this \"Classic.\" An everyday drinking sake that tastes like royalty in a glass. \u003cstrong\u003eWORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth \u003cstrong\u003eWINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy Reds\/Dry Whites\u003cstrong\u003e BEER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Ales \u003cstrong\u003eFOODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and pristine fare from the ocean, air, and soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SKURNIK","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363975587,"sku":"FU01-02","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180ml","offer_id":47291527759,"sku":"FU01-05","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/products\/FU01-02_Kirinzan_Classic__720ml_1365x2048_WM.jpg?v=1603768682"},{"product_id":"kikusui","title":"Kikusui Junmai Ginjo \"Chrysanthemum Water\"","description":"True Sake Founder\/Owner Beau Timken recorded Kikusui as the first entry in his personal journal of over 200 sakes, and would later purchase Kikusui as his first case of sake. Thus, Kikusui \u003cem\u003e\"Chrysanthemum Water\"\u003c\/em\u003e holds a special place on our shelves. This Ginjo has a slightly fruity nose, with hints of citrus and persimmons. Kikusui has a confidently smooth beginning, with a gradual thickening viscosity that ends in a slightly salty aftertaste. Dry, sharp, and smooth according to most, this Ginjo sits well in the mouth, and will tease you with sweet fruit tones, and a dry finish. Kikusui is fermented at a lower temperature, and longer than most Ginjos, to rid the sake of the sometimes \"heavy\" characteristics of a Junmai. Thus, giving it an overall light and dry complexion. Gin and vodka drinkers will enjoy. \u003cstrong\u003eWORD\u003c\/strong\u003e: Citrus \u003cstrong\u003eWINE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sharp Whites\/Dry Reds \u003cstrong\u003eBEER\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ales\/Ambers \u003cstrong\u003eFOODS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for light and stronger flavored dishes such as dim sum, chicken\/pork with mild spice, creamy cheeses and fresh fruits.","brand":"NA FOOD","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363828809,"sku":"JG13-02","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300ml","offer_id":363828807,"sku":"JG13-04","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/products\/JG13-02_KikusuiJunmaiGinjo_ChrysanthemumWater__720ml_1365x2048_WM.jpg?v=1603932978"},{"product_id":"tengumai","title":"Tengumai Yamahai Junmai \"Dance of the Demon\"","description":"\u003cem\u003e\"Dance of the Demon\"\u003c\/em\u003e is another one of the \"to-do\" sakes on your list, as it is ultra-popular in Japan, and for good reason. This Junmai is constructed the traditional way using the \u003cem\u003eYamahai\u003c\/em\u003e method, and easing on the carbon filtration, thus leaving a gamey and syrupy amber nectar that is best served room temperature. It has a full nutty and earthy nose that smells slightly astringent. What comes next is a flavor-forward rush of butterscotch and walnuts nestled in a solid acidity that brings a warm and thick texture to all the recesses of the mouth. This Junmai shimmers and plays very round in the corners of your mouth, and leaves a lasting and splendid tail that is more thick than sizzle. \u003cstrong\u003eWORD\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amber \u003cstrong\u003eWINE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick Reds\/Chewy Whites \u003cstrong\u003eBEER\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ambers\/Honey Stouts \u003cstrong\u003eFOODS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Simmered seasoned fish, salmon teriyaki, yakitori with sauce, ginger pork and chicken.","brand":"NA FOOD","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363829231,"sku":"JH43-02","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/files\/JH43-02_TengumaiYamahaiJunmai_DanceoftheDemon_720ml_WM.png?v=1742502233"},{"product_id":"rihaku","title":"Rihaku Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori \"Dreamy Clouds\"","description":"A complex aroma profile touching on steamed rice, cream, slight toffee, and a hint of plum skin. 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