Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Saika Yamahai Junmai
Saika Yamahai Junmai
Class: Junmai
Style: Yamahai
Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 65%
Brewery Location: Wakayama
Food Pairings: Red vinegar made from this product's sake kasu is available.
Tasting Notes: A sake with an elegant aroma and profound flavors derived from the Yamahai brewing process. Recommended to be served chilled, at room temperature or warmed.
Size: 720ml
Location: NY NJ Distribution, CA Distribution
Brewery: Kokonoe Saika
Founded: 1908
Profile: Kokonoe Saika is a rare brewery in that they not only brew sake but they also make vinegar as well. Situated in N. Wakayama prefecture in the city of Kinokawa, Saika was founded by Toyokichi Saika on the principles that "In order to make better vinegar we should consistently be using sake lees (aka. kasu) as the main raw material.” Furthermore, he also hoped to produce sake that people can enjoy with food together along with his vinegar. Therefore, in 1934, he began the sake production as well, staying true to his motto of providing Japanese tables with good quality vinegar and sake.
