TAKARA USA
Brewery/Distillery: Takara Sake USA Inc.
Founded: 1983
TAKARA SAKE USA INC., was established in 1983 in Berkeley, California and became a member of TAKARA GROUP, the leading corporation of alcohol related business in Japan. TAKARA has a well of experience producing sake, mirin and shochu, accumulated over a period of more than one-and-a-half centuries. TAKARA SAKE USA has taken pure snow melt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and superior rice from the fertile Sacramento Valley. To this, they apply traditional sake-making craftmanship and modern technology to produce a sake worthy of TAKARA mark.
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Tasting Notes
This highly aromatic sake overflows with ripe Fuji apple and marzipan notes. The delicious Fuji apple is accompanied by its roundness and sparkling texture.
Overview
Food Pairings: Drink on its own or with dessert, such as fruit based desserts.
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Base: Sake
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 250ml
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REI, or "Sound of Jewels," evokes images of delicate, glittering beauty - an apt name for this brilliant sake. Expertly crafted from highly polished premium Calrose rice, the Daiginjo Nigori is crafted specifically for pairing with food. The aromas evolve in the glass to offer tangerine, pineapple, white and yellow flowers, sweet cream, melon and mint. The flavors are complemented by a delicate sweetness and lightly textured mouthfeel. Serve: Chilled and gently shaken.
Overview
Food Pairings: Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, Seared Scallops, Seared Tuna, White Mold Cheese (Camembert, Brie)
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo Nigori
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 14%
Size: 300ml
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OCEAN VIEW is a new style of sake that is brewed with the unconventional choice of white koji, which lends to heightened levels of citric acid. As a result, OCEAN VIEW is bold and refreshing on the palate, and easily paired with a variety of foods but especially well with seafood.
Overview
Food Pairings: Raw Oysters, Scallops, Grilled Lobster tail, Steamed Mussels
Specifications
Class: Junmai
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 70%
ABV: 15%
Size: 750ml
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SKYLINE is forging a new path in the sake world with a modern style that bucks tradition. An unexpected pop of heightened acidity is complemented by hints of tannins from blending in barrel aged sake. The result is daring and uniquely delicious, with a complex mix of fruity, savory, and floral notes.
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Food Pairings: Roast Chicken, Charcuterie, Shrimp, Pork Loin, Grilled Salmon, Wagyu Steak, Filet Mignon
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Class: Junmai
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 80%
ABV: 15%
Size: 750ml
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The White Peach Chu-Hi has the fresh and sweet flavor of white peaches.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own or drink with Ramen, Izakaya menu
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Base: Malt Beverage
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 355ml
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New exciting sake bursts with aromas of tangy Japanese citrus, Yuzu. Enjoy the smooth textured palate with a refreshing finish.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own for dessert or poured over traditional desserts, such as panna cotta or sponge cake. Add a small amount of HANA Pineapple when making creme brulee or whipped cream to give a tangy boost.
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Base: Sake
ABV: 8%
Size: 375ml, 750ml
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This Junmai Daiginjo is exceptionally smooth and well-balanced with a bright ginjo bouquet, rich fruity taste and an elegant finish. When served chilled, it has a fragrant nose with complex, fruity aromas and flavors of honeydew melon, cantaloupe, watermelon, asian pear, and banana. Pale gold and bright in the glass, it is full-bodied in the mouth with a fine, silky texture, and a lasting, lightly juicy finish with building savoriness.
Overview
Food Pairings: Great as aperitif or serve with creamy oysters, sushi, and white rind cheeses like brie and cambozola
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 45%
ABV: 15.5%
Size: 720ml
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This dry, delicate and fruity sake features a smooth, silky texture, tinged with aromas and flavors of pear, melon, honeysuckle, custard and nutmeg. The finish is clean and refreshing with a gentle and subtle salinity.
Overview
Food Pairings: White tuna, scallops, steamed cod, fresh kumamoto oysters or ama-ebi sushi
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 15%
Size: 300ml
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Rei presents a hint of white flowers, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon. In the mouth, it is smooth and lightly creamy with a savory component that comes further forward as the sake warms gradually in the glass. The delightful fruit and floral notes of this daiginjo make it a delicious all-occasion drink moreso than a typical daiginjo sake, as the soft and full body character of REI Junmai Daigijo opens it to a wider variety of food pairing.
Overview
Food Pairings: Sushi, fresh crab, tempura, sukiyaki, yakitori (tare), meat dishes as well as savory desserts, thinly sliced prosciutto and with mild cheese, both firm and soft, such as manchego and camembert, and even grilled cheese sandwiches
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 15%
Size: 300ml
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Sierra Cold Sake offers rounded flavors of melon, Asian pear and a hint of cherry or strawberry.
Overview
Food Pairings: Light chicken or mild cheeses and seafood
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 12%
Size: 300ml
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Unlike other sake types, Organic Nama is micro-filtered rather than being pasteurized by heat. While high temperatures can change the subtle flavors of sake, the micro-filtration process retains the original nama (young and fresh) flavors. It is rich and savory with comforting aromas and the flavors of corn flakes, banana bread, macadamia nuts and mild spices. On the palate, a hint of cocoa lingers.
Overview
Food Pairings: Cold soba noodles, sushi (including mackerel), broiled lobster (without butter), or cold thinly sliced smoked duck
Specifications
Class: Junmai Organic
Rice: Calrose (Organic)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 15%
Size: 300ml
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Milky-white Nigori Crème de Sake offers aromas of melon, marshmallow and fresh cream, with a slightly smooth, wholesome texture and flavors of melon and vanilla ice cream. Slightly drier than Takara's Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Silky Mild, its finish is lightly savory, with hints of salt and spice.
Overview
Food Pairings: Complements Spicy Indian curries and Thai soup with coconut, as well as fish dishes such as macadamia nut-crusted Mahi Mahi and steamed Cod with a miso glaze.
Specifications
Class: N/A
Style: Nigori
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 70%
ABV: 15%
Size: 300ml
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Sho Chiku Bai's Silky-Mild Nigori has fruity aromas and flavors of ripe banana, vanilla, melon, strawberry, and creamy sweet rice custard. Slightly sweeter than Sho Chiku Bai Crème de sake, its milky-white appearance hints at the characteristically full, smooth palate of the nigori sake style.
Overview
Food Pairings: Spicy and salty foods, as well as grilled cuisine. Unagi, Grilled chicken and pork BBQ, as well as hot Thai, Chinese, or Indian dishes. At breakfast it can also accompany unsweetened, savory waffles.
Specifications
Class: N/A
Style: Nigori
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 70%
ABV: 15%
Size: 180ml, 750ml, 1500ml, 18000ml
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Served chilled this Classic Junmai Sake offers a very fine texture with harmonious aromas and flavors of macadamia nuts, Chai spic (cardamom, nutmeg), vanilla, heavy cream and freshly sliced bread. Served at room temperature, notes of mineral, crème fraiche, sourdough bread, custard, umami and apples emerge. When warmed to around 100°F, the texture and flavor build, bringing out more intense umami while still retaining softness of texture. Savory elements of salted custard, cocoa nib, banana bread, toasted nuts, and minerals are evident.
Overview
Food Pairings: Lightly seasoned foods, including egg dishes, noodles, rice, sushi, and shrimp tempura. Also complements moderately flavored firm white cheeses, such as gruyere, manchego, cheddar, and young creamy cheeses such as Brillat Savarin and Saint Andre.
Specifications
Class: Junmai
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 70%
ABV: 15%
Size: 180ml, 750ml, 1500ml, 18000ml
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Sho Chiku Bai Extra Dry Junmai is a traditional Junmai sake but with very little sweetness. This gives it a lighter, crisper mouthfeel and a clean finish. This, along with its gently savory palate, makes it a good food-pairing sake and also an excellent ingredient in cocktails.
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Food Pairings: Traditional Spanish tapas and toppings such as green olives, Marcona almonds, dry and mild white cheeses, thinly sliced ham, croquetas and fried potatoes. Also complements tempura, grilled calamari and chicken breast, and is excellent for making sake-based martinis.
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Class: Junmai
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 70%
ABV: 15%
Size: 1500ml, 18000ml
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It is rich in umami, particularly when served warm, with the GinJikomi production style providing subtle, furity flavors.
Overview
Food Pairings: When warmed or served at room temperatura it pairs well with mildly seasoned, savory dishes such as mushroom quiche, grilled eel (without saurce), miso soup and roast chicken.
Specifications
Class: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 15%
Size: 300ml, 720ml, 1800ml
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The nose of this fetching Ginjo Nigori is soft and filled with delectable fruit notes. Enjoy the flavors of cantaloupe, watermelon, banana and pineapple, accented by traces of vanilla and walunut. The palate is decadent, having a soft, grainy texture, and a delightful sweetness. Flavors include marshmallow, vanilla, cardamon, sweetened milk, melon, ripe pear, and strawberry.
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Food Pairings: Enjoy this sake with crispy French fries, Kansas City-style barbecue, spicy Mexican food or creamy, hot, Thai curries.
Specifications
Class: Ginjo Nigori
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 14%
Size: 720ml
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At room temperature, this sake offers a balance of subtle fruit and dry grains. Aromas include yellow apple, wheat bread, and dry oatmeal. Flavors are Asian pear, oatmeal,spice, and minerals. When warm, the savory attributes are amplified. Scents of buckwheat, mushroom,spice, and damo, forest floor lead into flavors of bran muffin with walnuts, brown banana, and minerals.
Overview
Food Pairings: Matches perfectly with lightly seared Japanese steak, roasted mushrooms, white miso soup, mushroom chawanmushi, Spanish cod fritters or truffle mac & cheese.
Specifications
Class: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice: Calrose (Organic)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 14%
Size: 720ml
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Delightful aromas and flavors of just-ripe, white peaches in cream with a sweet, full-bodied palate.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own for dessert, mixed into iced tea or a Summer refresher, or poured over fruit-based desserts.
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Base: Sake
ABV: 8%
Size: 375ml, 750ml
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This highly aromatic sake overflows with ripe Fuji apple and marzipan notes.The delicious Fuji apple is complemented by a wisp of white chocolate on the round, sweet and silky palate.
Overview
Food Pairings: Drink on its own with (or for) dessert, or soaked into sponge cake. Try adding a few drops as flavorful sweetener when you make whipped cream.
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Base: Sake
ABV: 8%
Size: 375ml, 750ml
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Captivating lychee aromatics and sweet, full-bodied palate of lychee, yellow peach and lemon-lime.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own, mixed into iced tea for a Summer refresher, or with tropical fruit desserts. Great pairing with cheesecake.
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Base: Sake
ABV: 8%
Size: 375ml, 750ml
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Tropical aromas of lychee fruit and rose petals lead into a cremy palate with silky texture. Lightly tart , fresh lychee fruit balances the sweetness. The result is gently mouthwatering with long-lasting flavors and a clean finish.
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Base: Unfiltered Sake (Nigori)
ABV: 10%
Size: 375ml
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Delightful aromas and flavors of perfectly ripe white peaches in cream with a sweet, full-bodied palate.
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Base: Unfiltered Sake (Nigori)
ABV: 10%
Size: 375ml
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Lovely aromas of ripe, freshly-peeled mangos and yellow peaches jump out of the glass. This Nigori is full-bodied and has a creamy mouthfeel with well-balanced sweetness and the long-lasting flavors of mango and peach.
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Base: Unfiltered Sake (Nigori)
ABV: 10%
Size: 375ml
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The Grapefruit Chu-Hi is extremely refreshing and is the most popular flavor in Japan.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own or drink with Ramen, Izakaya menu
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Base: Malt Beverage
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 335ml
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The Lychee Chu-Hi has the fresh and sweet flavor of lychees.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own or drink with Ramen, Izakaya menu
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Base: Malt Beverage
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 355ml
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An engaging flavored sake with the aroma and flavor of perfectly ripe, freshly cut pineapple. Lightly sweet with a rich mouthfeel.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own for dessert or poured over traditional desserts, such as panna cotta or sponge cake. Add a small amount of HANA Pineapple when making creme brulee or whipped cream to give a tangy boost.
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Alcohol Base: Sake
Ingredients: Blood orange, lemon, passion fruit, Japanese plum, grapefruit, sugar
ABV: 9%
Size: 720ml
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Silky and creamy strawberry. Rich strawberry notes and a hint of cream transform into vibrant fresh fruity taste.
Specifications
Base: Unfiltered Sake (Nigori)
ABV: 10%
Size: 375ml
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Fresh, tropical cantaloupe. Notes of young melon are followed by citic taste and mellow sweetness. Pleasant tart finish in the full-bodied nigori sake.
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Base: Unfiltered Sake (Nigori)
ABV: 10%
Size: 375ml
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Delightful aromas and flavors of just-ripe, white peaches in cream with a sweet and sparkling taste.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own or with fruit based desserts.
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Base: Sake
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 250ml
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