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DAIGINJO
W A T A R I B U N E J U N M A I “ L I Q U I D G O L D ” , I B A R A K I 210
Watari bune is a rare sake rice, which was out of use for over 50 years. Deep luscious flavors, characterized by
honeydew, melon, peaches and pineapple. This is rated as one of the best daiginjo sakes in the world.
M A N A B I T O , A K I T A 75
Try this Departure exclusive. Manabito has bright, fruity flavors with floral aroma. Beautifully balanced and clean
smooth finish.
P U R E N I G H T , A K I T A 190
The pinnacle of sake. Local artisanal rice grown in Akita, that is handwashed in freezing cold water. Delicate
tropical aromas of melon, lychee, and pineapple with floral hints of honeysuckle.
K O N T E K I D A I G I N J O “ T E A R S O F D A W N ” 75
Konteki is hand-crafted using locally grown Yamada-Nishiki rice. Named Tears of Dawn to represent the most
delicate moisture nature provides. This sake represents expressive, delicate melon and pear flavor.
CHOKAISAN, AKITA 100
A multi-award winning sake brewed with a “unique flower yeast”, which gives it a rich aroma of pears and fresh
flowers.
GINJO
SEIKYO OMACHI “ORIGINAL RICE” JUNMAI GINJO
70
Smooth with a very rich slightly earthy flavor. Omachi is Japan’s oldest heirloom sake rice
YUKI NO BOSHA “CABIN IN THE SNOW”, AKITA
Essence of strawberries and dried peaches and a white pepper finish
78
WATARI BUNE “THE 55”, IBARAKI
80
Portland’s favorite and top selling sake. A deep luscious flavor that offers up pineapple & honeydew
YOSHI NO GAWA JUNMAI GINJO “WINTER WARRIOR”, NIIGATA
75
Winter Warrior is made by one of the oldest sake breweries in Japan. Niigata is famous for it’s heritage of growing sake rice.
FUKUCHO “MOON ON THE WATER”, HIROSHIMA
75
A unique brewery, because not only is the brewmaster a woman, she is also the brewery President. This sake has
dancing flavors of cantaloupe and all spice.
JUNMAI AND HONJOZO EIKO FUJI HONKARA EXTRA DRY - YAMAGATA
Flavor starts fruity but finishes very dry and rich
52
SEIKYO TAKHARA JUNMAI “MIRROR OF TRUTH” - HIROSHIMA 55
Perfect sake for new sake enthusiasts- soft and very mild with a very smooth finish
KAN NIHONKAI “RING OF FIRE” -SHIMANE
75
Ring of Fire is “The Driest Sake” in the U.S. Exceedingly dry with bright flavor through the finish. If you are a
dry sake fan...this is for you!
MURAI TOKUBETSU HONJOZO “SPECIAL BREW”, AOMORI PREFECTURE
A multi-award winner which illustrates a soft honeydew melon flavor
54
TAIHEIKAI TOKUBETSU JUNMAI “PACIFIC OCEAN”, 62
Pacific Ocean is one of the very best food sake on the planet. Excellent presence on the palate, slightly dry,
finishing with a hint of mixed fruity and earthy flavor.
TYKU SILVER, NARA
35
Tyku Silver is brewed in Nara, Japan...the birth place of sake. Dry and earthy it’s perfect for a wide variety of
foods.
NIGORI
MURAI GENSHU, AOMORI
Thick, rich and very creamy, one of the best Nigori sake available in the U.S.
50
HAKUTSURU, SAYURI, KOBE 32
This Nigori taste resembles the pink bottle-soft, sweet and creamy.
TOZAI “SNOW MAIDEN,” KYOTO
Fairly thick and chewy, yet slightly dry.
30
MOMOKAWA PEARL GENSHU, FOREST GROVE, OR A local favorite, this is a thin, sweet and well balance nigori.
28
SPARKLING SAKE HOU HOU SHU BLUE, OKAYAMA, 180ML
Bursting with tons of tiny bubbles, this sake is sweet and refreshing.
30
HANA HOU HOU SHU PINK, OKAYAMA, 300ML
Infused with natural rose hip and hibiscus. This version of
Hou Hou Shu is slightly more complex than it’s blue counterpart.
36
ICHISHIMA SILK DELUXE, NIIGATA, 500ML
Beautiful blue bottle complement the mellow sweetness and puckering finish.
50
HOUSE WARM SAKE OZEKI, HOUSE SAKE
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