SCHEDULE ALERT: Saké Nomi is closed today. We will resume our regular schedule tomorrow.
Kanpai!!

These just in: the once pasteurized hiyaoroshi selections from Kisoji and Urakasumi. Kanpai!

Breaking out the kansuke sake warmer for another season of service this weekend to show some folks the difference between bad hot sake and good warm sake.
Hint: we only serve one of those, and we wouldn’t waste your time with the other. Just a continuation of our mission to change lives for the better, one cup at a time.
Kanpai!

Three distinctive sake with one common distinction: they were all named “Champion Sake” in the prestigious International Wine Challenge.
Pictured left to right: Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai (2017), Okunomatsu Ginjo (2018), and Katsuyama Ken Junmai Ginjo (2019).
Oh yeah, the other distinction they share is being featured on this week’s menu. Kanpai and We are the Champions!!🎶🎶

Kouro Junmai Ginjo: the sake, the myth, the legend.

Back in stock tomorrow, but here for a good time, NOT a long time. Don’t miss it!
Kanpai!

Just a couple of the once pasteurized seasonal release hiyaoroshi sake arriving next week. Keep an eye out for a newsletter with tasting notes and details.

Not on the mailing list? Drop us a quick message and we’ll remedy that. Kanpai!

This flight will take you there.
Kanpai!

You know how they say when you experience dejavu it means you’re doing something right in your life to manifest that? Johnnie definitely doesn’t get that when someone tries to order sushi from him . . . 🤷🏼‍♂️

“Number 9. Number 9. Number 9.”
Get it? Got it. Kanpai!

SCHEDULE CHANGE ALERT!

Due to tonight’s Seahawks home game, we are CLOSED today and will be back in action following our regular schedule tomorrow.

We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience, but Go ‘Hawks and Kanpai!

New (Seasonal) Sake Alert: Denshin Aki Junmai Hiyaoroshi

It’s the time of year (Saketoberfest!) when we begin receiving the autumnal once-pasteurized treat known as “Hiyaoroshi.”

We just received word from our distributor that perennial favorite, Denshin Aki Junmai Hiyaoroshi will be arriving in-store tomorrow, 10/8.

Our notes:
Smooth, quiet impact, with an almost water-like texture and weight. Though the character is somewhat elusive when chilled, there is a burst of flavor (caramel, maple syrup) toward the finish, contrasted with a suggestion of bitterness and a touch of tanginess. The sake seems more revealing as it slowly warms.

Our allotment is fairly limited, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to reserve a few bottles of this special brew.

Kanpai!

Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery and “Kagatobi”: What’s it all about?
Well, according to the brewery . . .

The concept word is “Iki”, translated as “sophisticated”, “stylish” or “chic”.
The most important thing for that is the “kire”, sharp aftertaste. Not only just dry, you can enjoy the Umami from rice which is indispensable for the taste of sake. Only with selected Sake rice, Yamadanishiki, Kinmonnishiki, Gohyakumangoku and Fukunohana from our contract farmers, we identify the characteristics of each rice and make sake.

“Kagatobi” is the in - house firefighters of Kaga (ancient name of Kanazawa area) mansion Edo (ancient name of Tokyo) branch, who were tough and powerful, highly skilled but short - tempered. They were known as “Cool” firefighters, and always popular among people in Edo. “Kagatobi” is named after them to express the concept “iki.”

Explore these and other fun facts about Kagatobi at our special “Meet the Brewer” sake tasting this Tuesday, October 8 at 6-8 pm.

Kanpai!