Sake Spotlight

January 12, 2017

Try this Special Sake with Your Favorite Comfort Foods

by Umami Mart Staff

Tokubetsu means special, and Souden Tokubetsu Junmai is indeed a special sake. Last year, Yoko and Kayoko visited Kitaya, the brewery in Kyushu, Japan that makes this earthy brew. We liked Souden so much that in November, we featured it in Sake Gumi, our monthly sake club, so that others could enjoy it too. Souden […]

November 3, 2016

Let Us ENTERtain You with ENTER.Sake Gold

by Umami Mart Staff

All that glitters is not gold, but in the case of ENTER.Sake Gold Aramasa, this sake is just about as valuable and rare as finding a gold nugget. Aramasa Brewery’s Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo Genshu was released for the U.S. market by ENTER.Sake, a boutique sake collection curated by musician and sake enthusiast Richie Hawtin. Only five cases […]

July 21, 2016

Bring The Cold Sake Set on Your Next Date!

by Umami Mart Staff

The Cold Sake Set has everything you need to chill out and cool your jets with some refreshing sake. In this case, the crowd-pleasing Dassai 50, a crisp and delicious junmai daiginjo that’s perfect for sipping on warmer days. We often recommend Dassai 50, as it’s a great high-quality entry-level sake that even connoisseurs enjoy. Try […]

May 5, 2016

6 Sippable Sakes in Our Sake Sampler Set

by Umami Mart Staff

New to sake and intimidated by the commitment of bottles? Need an unique gift for a friend? Or perhaps you just love the look of this assortment of sakes in cute cans and glasses. We don’t blame you – they’re so fun! Whatever the occasion or reason, we think our One Cup Sake Sampler Gift […]