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Johnnie & Taiko
 


New, Limited Production Brews Arriving Tomorrow: Feb. 7

Now that we’ve all survived Dry January in our own ways, we need to make up for lost time and opportunities. In our book, that means, LET’S DRINK SOME GOOD SAKE!!!

The brand new-to-washington selections mentioned below are in limited supply, and the initial allotment arriving tomorrow is nearly sold out. However, we are shooting for an additional delivery Friday, February 10, so if you're interested in ordering anything, please get in touch ASAP.

We had a chance to do a much too quick tasting with the distributor last week, so while we are not as intimately familiar with the sake yet (though we soon will be--great perk of the job!), they are all from trusted and favored breweries, and the tasting notes here are from the importer.

Now, to the sake . . .

KID Tokubetsu Junmai Omachi (Wakayama)
Introduced in Japan in 2017 in limited production, the sake “opens with aromas of muscat and apple, followed by a smooth umami flavor that finishes dry and crisp, leaving you wanting more.”
Price: $60/720 ml bottle


Akabu Junmai Daiginjo (Iwate)
“Akabu Junmai Daiginjo displays aromas of freshly bloomed flowers and ripe green melon. Subdued acidity, sweetness, and smooth umami work in harmony to bring you back asking for more.” (We are beginning to detect a theme here.)
Price: $100/720 ml bottle


Kamoshibito Kuheiji Kyou Den Omachi 40 Junmai Daiginjo (Aichi)
The Omachi rice used to make this sake was grown in cooperation between the brewery and rice farmers in a specially designated area in Okayama prefecture.
“Omachi rice is typically known for its rich and earthy characteristics. Kuheiji created this sake to show how Omachi rice can be elegant, as well. With aromas of ripe red apples, Japanese pears, and white peaches, you will feel Japanese spices like Kinome, Shiso or Sansho, as well as herbs like basil and sage. The taste of grapefruit zest paves a path for a balanced and structured acidity.”
Price: $120/720 ml bottle

A few more details and photos of the sake can be found on the importer’s website at https://www.sakesuki-llc.com/sake-portfolio