Sake
Established in 1688, Katsuyama is a sake brewery with a tradition of well over three centuries. It was created to brew the top-class sake enjoyed exclusively by the feudal lords of the Sendai Domain, founded by Japan’s most famous military commander and respected samurai, Date Masamune, and one of the three major fiefdoms of the era.
To this day, Katsuyama carries on the reputation and tradition of its origins as a brewery for the lords. Brewing only junmai-shu, the true mainstream sake, it is also the pioneer in creating sake with clean umami that goes well with any cuisine, a trend that is starting to take hold in the world of sake.
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Ken, Junmai Ginjo, Sake, Katsuyama
This elegant sake features a gentle, clean nose and smooth drinkability, with a flavor that expands into a soft and supple fullness. The superb balance of slightly dry and mild acid tastes and well-rounded aftertaste make it an excellent choice for meals prepared to bring out the best in carefully selected ingredients. It goes well with lightly flavored foods and also with seafood.
{***} {ratings} []SAKE COMPETITION 2015&2016 First Prize Winner of the Junmai Ginjyo Division []INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2016 Gold Winner []KURA MASTER 2017 Gold Winner. 2018 Platinum Award {***}Ken, Junmai Ginjo, Sake, KatsuyamaKen, Junmai Ginjo, Sake, KatsuyamaBottle Price 72 cl $338.00 -
Ken, Junmai Ginjo, Sake, Katsuyama
This elegant sake features a gentle, clean nose and smooth drinkability, with a flavor that expands into a soft and supple fullness. The superb balance of slightly dry and mild acid tastes and well-rounded aftertaste make it an excellent choice for meals prepared to bring out the best in carefully selected ingredients. It goes well with lightly flavored foods and also with seafood.
{***}{ratings} []SAKE COMPETITION 2015&2016 First Prize Winner of the Junmai Ginjyo Division []INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2016 Gold Winner []KURA MASTER 2017 Gold Winner. 2018 Platinum Award {***}Ken, Junmai Ginjo, Sake, KatsuyamaKen, Junmai Ginjo, Sake, KatsuyamaBottle Price 180 cl $398.00Was $808.00 -
Den, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, Katsuyama
A junmai daiginjo at the pinnacle of traditional sake brewing, it features a fruity aroma and distinct rich flavors. Of special note is that, unlike daiginjo sake made by adding alcohol, this sake has the true characteristics of a junmai daiginjo. The crisp and clean umami stands out clearly and lingers as a distinct aftertaste. It is an excellent choice for drinking with tuna sashimi, from fatty to medium fatty and red, and with salmon sushi or other flavorful foods. It also goes well with meat and meat dishes, whether prepared in Japanese or western styles, and other such foods that bring out the umami.
{***}{ratings} []2019 Kura Master First Prize[]2018 Sake Selection Award First Prize
{***}Den, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, KatsuyamaDen, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, KatsuyamaBottle Price 72 cl $498.00 -
Akatsuki, Sake, Katsuyama
This is sake with an elegant flavor unlike any other before it. The softly rich fragrance and plump, full-bodied taste are enjoyed along with extreme clarity. Combining a high level of perfection with a delicate balance of flavors and aomas, this top-class umami sake befits the Katsuyama worldview. Akatsuki is a word meaning a "new dawn" and "sunrise," as this sake is intended as a new modern style for the next generation of sake.
{***}{ratings} []Robert Parker::95/100 {***}Akatsuki, Sake, KatsuyamaAkatsuki, Sake, KatsuyamaBottle Price 72 cl $1,095.00 -
Sensho Masamune Junmai Daiginjo Sake (Gift Box)
Light and complex mid-palate. Candy floss, polised, floral. Light bodied, dry.
{***}{ratings} []International Wine Challenge 2016 Bronze Winner {***}Sensho Masamune Junmai Daiginjo Sake (Gift Box)Sensho Masamune Junmai Daiginjo Sake (Gift Box)Bottle Price 72 cl $322.00Was $358.00 -
Brave Smoker, Sake, Katsuyama (with Gift Box)
“The Brave Smoker” is brewed to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of exchanges between Cuba & Japan, and is the first sake made to pair with cigars. The Brave smoker is based on sake made with a recipe from the early Edo period; 3 types of Katsuyama Sake are blended, considering best paring with Cigar: 2011 vintage, 2008 vintage and 2013 vintage.
{***} {ratings} []INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2016 Gold Winner []KURA MASTER 2017 Gold Winner. 2018 Platinum Award {***}Brave Smoker, Sake, Katsuyama (with Gift Box)Brave Smoker, Sake, Katsuyama (with Gift Box)Bottle Price 72 cl $1,080.00