Sake & Soju
Sake & Soju
Premium junmai sake from Sho Chiku Bai and Shirakabegura, sparkling and nigori sake, fruit-flavored HANA sake and plum wines, and Korean fruit soju. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Junmai & Premium Sake
Food-friendly junmai sake from Takara Sake (Sho Chiku Bai) in Berkeley and the Shirakabegura brewery in Kobe’s Nada district.
Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai
Serve chilled, room temperature or warm
An award-winning, savory sake that changes with temperature: macadamia, chai spice, vanilla and fresh bread when chilled; mineral, sourdough and umami at room temperature; richer umami, toasted nuts and cocoa when warmed.
Enjoy with: Sushi, grilled fish, tempura, hot pot
Sho Chiku Bai Premium Ginjo
Calrose rice polished to 50%
The first ginjo sake made in the USA (1992) and still a top seller. Dry, delicate and fruity, with pear, melon, honeysuckle and nutmeg and a clean, refreshing finish.
Enjoy with: Sashimi, salads, light seafood
Sho Chiku Bai Tokubetsu Junmai
Serve chilled or warm
Low-temperature Ginjikomi fermentation gives subtle fruit and a smooth body. Warm: buckwheat, spice, dried mushroom and dashi. Chilled: mineral, vanilla, custard, cinnamon and toasted rice.
Enjoy with: Umami-rich dishes, yakitori, ramen
Shirakabegura Tokubetsu Junmai
Serve chilled, room temperature or warmed (100–104°F)
Award-winning, smooth and full-bodied. Warmed: white mushroom, bran and umami with hints of banana. Room temperature: melon and cream. Chilled: green apple, fennel, watermelon rind and mineral.
Enjoy with: Light dinners, grilled fish, snacks
Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo
Traditionally served chilled; can be warmed
Full-bodied with a hint of sweetness and a velvety texture; pear, melon, banana and petrichor, with vanilla and white mushroom. Warmed, it turns creamier with more umami.
Enjoy with: Chicken, seasoned salmon, sushi
Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai
Serve warm or chilled
Made by the traditional kimoto method for a robust body. Warm: earthy apple, creamy cheese and spice. Chilled: lighter vanilla, flowers, stone fruit, melon and sweet milk.
Enjoy with: Fatty meats and fish, grilled eel
Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama
Organic Calrose rice polished to 60% · 15% ABV · 300 ml
Micro-filtered rather than heat-pasteurized to keep its young, fresh “nama” character. Full and rich, with macadamia, banana bread and hints of chocolate.
Enjoy with: A wide variety of dishes; serve chilled
Sho Chiku Bai Kyoto Fushimizu Junmai
Serve chilled or at room temperature
Refined and soothing, with French vanilla and cardamom, a soft, creamy, silky palate of cream of wheat and honeydew, and baking spice at room temperature.
Enjoy with: Chicken korma, risotto, California rolls, lobster roll
Sho Chiku Bai Gokai Junmai
Dry (karakuchi)
Asian pear, salted melon, banana and cream on a silky, mouthwatering palate, with savory custard, cocoa and banana-bread notes and rich umami.
Enjoy with: Izakaya snacks, grilled meats
Sparkling & Nigori
Light sparkling sake and creamy, unfiltered nigori.
Shirakabegura MIO Sparkling Sake
5% ABV · 750 ml · Serve at 32–41°F
The world’s best-selling sparkling sake, made only from rice and koji with no flavorings. Peach, persimmon, freesia and fresh bread, with gentle bubbles and flavors of pear and peach.
Enjoy with: Aperitif, parties, cocktails
Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Silky Mild
Creamy and sweet
Milky-white, with ripe banana, vanilla, melon, strawberry and sweet rice custard; full and smooth — a perfect dessert sake.
Enjoy with: After dinner, spicy dishes, fruit
Flavored Sake & Plum Wine
Fruit-forward HANA flavored sake and KINSEN and KOSHU plum wines.
HANA Fuji Apple
Low alcohol
The crisp tartness of a ripe Fuji apple, with a lovely lingering apple finish. A fine aperitif, straight up or on the rocks.
Enjoy with: Aperitif, on the rocks
HANA Pineapple
Lightly sweet
The aroma and flavor of perfectly ripe, freshly cut pineapple with a rich mouthfeel.
Enjoy with: After dinner, fruit desserts
HANA Lychee
Sweet, full-bodied
Captivating lychee aromatics with lychee, yellow peach and lemon-lime on a sweet, full palate.
Enjoy with: Chilled or in frozen cocktails
HANA White Peach
Sweet, full-bodied
Just-ripe white peaches and cream on a sweet, full-bodied palate.
Enjoy with: Chilled, desserts
KINSEN Plum
Sweet, medium body
Violet candy, plum and maraschino cherry, with lightly tangy ripe plum, red cherry and sweet pear.
Enjoy with: Sharp cheese, after dinner
KOSHU Plum
Sweet, not cloying
Candied plum and cherry with concentrated plum, black cherry and almond and a lingering finish — an aperitif or dessert drink.
Enjoy with: Aperitif or dessert
Korean Soju
Fruit-flavored soju from 7 Drops and Better Tomorrow — 375 ml bottles, best served well chilled.
7 Drops Soju – Lychee
12% ABV · 375 ml
Delicate lychee sweetness and tropical aroma with a smooth, slightly fruity finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled, Korean BBQ, Asian cuisine
7 Drops Soju – Passion Fruit
12% ABV · 375 ml
Tangy, tropical passion fruit with smooth premium soju — lively and refreshing.
Enjoy with: Chilled, celebrations
7 Drops Soju – Yogurt
12% ABV · 375 ml
Sweet and tangy Asian yogurt flavor with a creamy, refreshing finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled, fried chicken, spicy food
Better Tomorrow Soju – Original
15% ABV · 375 ml
The classic, unflavored soju from Better Tomorrow — clean, crisp and smooth, with a subtle natural sweetness.
Enjoy with: Ice-cold neat, Korean BBQ, stews, mixed with beer (somaek)
Better Tomorrow Soju – Grapefruit
12% ABV · 375 ml
Zesty fresh grapefruit with a crisp, citrusy finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Peach
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Juicy, sun-ripened peach sweetness with a smooth, fruity finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Pomegranate
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Bold pomegranate, balanced sweet and tart, with a smooth finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Green Grape
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
A crisp, juicy burst of green grape — lightly sweet and smooth.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Watermelon
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Crisp, subtly sweet watermelon — a refreshing taste of summer.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Blueberry
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Sweet and tangy blueberry balanced by smooth soju.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Apple
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Crisp ripe apple, bright, sweet and tart.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Strawberry
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Succulent ripe strawberry with a smooth, vibrant finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Lychee
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Exotic lychee sweetness with a clean, smooth profile.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Mango
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Ripe, tropical mango with a juicy sweetness and a smooth, refreshing finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Pineapple
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Sweet, juicy pineapple with a bright tropical tang and a smooth, refreshing finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Yuzu
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Bright, fragrant yuzu citrus with a zesty tang and a clean, refreshing finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled
Better Tomorrow Soju – Yogurt
12.5% ABV · 375 ml
Creamy, sweet-and-tangy yogurt drink flavor with a smooth, mellow finish.
Enjoy with: Chilled, fried chicken, spicy food
Sahwa Yuzu Wine (사화 유자주)
500 ml · Made from 100% yuzu juice
A refined Korean yuzu wine made by fermenting 100% yuzu juice — smooth and clean, with gentle sweetness and a refreshing finish. Grand Prize, 2025 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards.
Enjoy with: Chilled, any occasion
JoSeon JuJoSa Sake (조선주조사)
Clear Korean rice wine
A clear, Korean-brewed rice wine in the sake style — clean, smooth and delicate, with a gentle rice sweetness.
Enjoy with: Chilled, Korean BBQ, seafood, light dishes