Top Rated Sakes

Daimon Shuzo Brewery
Tozai Ginjo Nigori Voices in the Mist
Osaka Prefecture, Japan
14.5/20 — Offering lush tropical aromas on the nose, this Ginjo sake displays flavors of banana, white rice and black licorice in the mouth.
$25 (720 ml)

Kitamura Brewery
Syou-Jyou Junmai Daiginjo
Nara Prefecture, Japan
14.5/20 — Brewed with water from the Yoshino River, this lightly fragrant selection offers fruit and flower on the nose and a very clean finish.
$67 (720 ml)

Kizakura Sake Brewing
Tozai Junmai Living Jewel
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
14.5/20 — This sulfite-free, gluten-free and kosher Junmai sake is medium-bodied, offering complex flavors, a creamy mouthfeel and a smooth, lingering finish.
$17 (720 ml)

Marumoto Brewery
Chikurin Karoyaka Junmai Ginjo Organic Sake
Okayama Prefecture, Japan
14/20 — A light, bright, crisp and dry Junmai Ginjo sake with good structure and clean aftertaste. Try it with sushi, sashimi and salads.
$50 (720 ml)

Marumoto Brewery
Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Sake
Okayama Prefecture, Japan
14/20 — A light, semi-sparkling and unfiltered Junmai sake with sweet/tart flavors of pear, melon and almonds.
$15 (300 ml)

Shimizu-No-Mai
Pure Dawn
Akita Prefecture, Japan
14/20 — Orange peel, floral and mineral aromatics precede this Junmai Ginjo sake’s fresh pear and apple flavors and sweet, creamy finish. Pairs well with seafood.
$34 (720 ml)

Shimizu-No-Mai
Pure Dusk
Akita Prefecture, Japan
14/20 — This Junmai Daiginjo offering features pear and green apple on the nose, honeydew on the tongue, and a smooth, dry citrus finish.
$40 (720 ml)

Wakatake
Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
14/20 — Round and alluring, this balanced mild sake has the texture of raw silk and a slight sweetness. It should only be served cold.
$40 (720 ml)

Gekkeikan
Horin Junmai Daiginjo Sake
Japan
13.5/20 — This ultra-premium imported sake has a pleasant nose, and clear, clean, smooth flavor.
$30 (720 ml)

Yuki No Bosha
Limited Edition Junmai Ginjo
Akita Prefecture, Japan
13.5/20 — This refreshing sake, technically a daiginjo, has virtually no aroma, but features a supple mouthfeel and a hint of peaches on the palate. Use it to cool down spicy Asian fare.
$36 (720 ml)

Yuki No Bosha
Junmai Ginjo Nigori
Akita Prefecture, Japan
13.5/20 — Creamy and cloudy, this rustic sake is earthy on the tongue, has a meaty mouthfeel and ends with a dry finish. Try it chilled, with steak or spicy Thai food.
$36 (300 ml)

SakeOne
Momokawa Junmai Ginjo
Oregon, U.S.
13/20 — This rich, creamy sake is certified organic and sold in an environmentally-friendly bottle. Layers of coconut and pineapple are followed by notes of almonds and honey. This sake should only be served cold.
$13 (750 ml)

Gekkeikan Sake
Black & Gold
California, U.S.
12/20 — Produced in Folsom, California, this medium-bodied sake features aromas of cocoa and dried pineapple. Fruit flavors are followed by a smooth, mellow finish.
$12 (720 ml)

Gekkeikan
Zipang Sparkling Sake
Japan
No Rating — This carbonated sake is lighter and sweeter than the more traditional variety.
$6 (250 ml)

Hakutsuru
Sayuri Sake
Japan
No Rating — Tame a spicy meal or enhance a chocolate dessert with this mild-mannered nigori sake.
$7 (300 ml)

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