DRINK + LEARN

  • Nama Flight

    N1
    Akabu, Iwate Prefecture
    ‘Hisui’ Junmai Ginjo

    N2
    Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, New York
    ‘Greenwood Kimoto’

    N3
    Mukai Shuzo, Kyoto Prefecture
    Kyo No Haru Nigori

  • Natsuzake (夏酒) (Summer Sake)

    Seasonal release designed for warm weather, characterized by its light, crisp, and refreshing qualities.

    S1
    Gokyo Five Yamaguchi Prefecure
    Blue’ Junmai Ginjo Kimoto Nama

    Yamadanishiki (60%)
    There are six sake in the “Five” series, all of which are fermented in large wooden fermentation containers called “kioke,” and made in the kimoto method. Gokyo “Five” Blue is the refreshing summer version available in limited quantities.

    S2
    Koshinohomare, Niigata Prefecture
    90 ‘Blue’ Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu


    S3
    Narutotai, Tokushima Prefecture
    ‘Silky wave’ Junmai Nigori

  • Nama vs Pasteurized

    Chokaisan
    Akita Prefecture
    Unpasteurized vs. pasteurized Junmai Daiginjo Flight. Both sakes are using Miyamnishiki rice with a 50% rice polishing ration.


    C1
    2025 Mount Chokai Junmai Daiginjo

    C2
    2023 Mount Chokai Muroka Nama Genshu

  • Cloud Collage

    A study in Nigori and other fermented rice beverages.

    C1
    Hana Makgeolli, Brooklyn, New York
    Takju 16

    C2
    Mukade, Gifu Prefecture
    Nigori Ginjo

    C3
    Heiwa Doburoku, Wakayama Prefecture ‘Ichi No Daku’



Past Flights

  • Image of three sake bottles on a table.

    Prefecture Flight: Tochigi

    Matsuno Kotobuki  Ginjo
    Rice: Gohyakumangoku 55%
    Profile:Clean and Refreshing 
    Brewry: Matsui Shuzoten 
    Location: Shioya-gun, Tochigi 

    Tsuji Zenbei  Kimoto Junmai 
    Profile: Mildly Savory and Complex 
    Rice: Yumesasara 66%
    Brewery: Tsuji Zenbei Shoten 
    Location: Moka, Tochigi 

    Sawahime  Ginjo 
    Profile: Fresh, Lively and Fruity 
    Rice: Hitogokochi 50% 
    Brewery: Inoue Seikichi 
    Location: Utsunomiya, Tochigi 

  • Shiga Flight

    Shiga Prefecture

    P1
    Matsunotsukasa ‘Raku’ Shiboritate Junmai Ginjo
    Yamadanishiki & Ginfubuki (60%)
    This light and clean junmai ginjo sake is made from Yamadanishiki and Ginfubuki rice grown in the fields of Matsuse’s home village of Ryuou. With a slightly lower alcohol content than other junmai ginjo sakes, it combines delicate floral ginjo aromas and mild, understated flavor.

    P2
    Matsunotsukasa ‘Cuvee Mosaic’ Blended Sake
    Blended sakemade with different kinds of rice, with different polishing ratios, from different harvest years, and with different water sources.

    P3
    Yasui Hatsusakura ‘First Love’ Junmai
    Made with polyacid yeast #28 which lend to crisp and sour flavor profiles.