Mystical Gem Unveiled
古酒（Koshu）: Aged Sake, $10.00 per glass
Available for Tasting: Weekdays only at our Tasting Room in Berkeley, CA.
13 years ago our toji master had a bold idea. Taking big risks, he set out to create a unique sake that was equal parts challenging and rewarding. After being carefully crafted by our toji team, this exclusive batch of sake laid to... Read More
Only at our Tasting Room:
9/11/2019 (Wed) – 9/15/2019 (Sun)
$5.00 per glass (limited quantity)
Concert: Evening of Jazz and Sake
Saxophonist and Flutist Masaru Koga returns to Takara Sake Tasting Room with a stellar ensemble for a one-night only engagement featuring his original genre-bending music, in a unique blend of Jazz, Afro-Latin, Japanese, Avant Garde, and more!
by Masaru Koga / Frank Martin / Bryan Bowman / Noriyuki Okada
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Years of innovation and dedication led us to the creation of Sho Chiku Bai "SHO," distinct expressions of premium sake.
Taste them all side by side, now with a Sho Chiku Bai's original Sake/Shoch Flight Set!
Sho Chiku Bai SHO Tasting Flight Set:
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Evening of performance and sake tasting.
Asian American Orchestra
The celebrated Bay Area jazz orchestra blends American jazz and Asian musical traditions in the intimate setting of the Takara Sake Tasting Room.
Only at our Tasting Room:
10/24/2018 (Wed) - 10/28/2018 (Sun)
$5.00 per glass (limited quantity)
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Gold Winner: Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai
Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai is made using a process known as kimoto, the most traditional and "hands-on" process for creating a sake yeast starter. The process is complex, requiring great care, and few brewers attempt it. Our high-quality kimoto sake delivers a rich, velvety mouthfeel and... Read More
Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Daiginjo - Limited Release (Muroka Gensyu*)
This is the first daiginjo sake produced with 100% American-harvested Yamadanishiki rice in USA. It is exceptionally smooth and well-balanced with a bright Ginjo bouquet, perfect for any celebration. This handcrafted daiginjo was born as the 30th Anniversary Commemorative product of Takara Sake USA Inc. in 2013. Since its... Read More
Gold Winner: MIO Sparkling Sake at International Wine Challenge 2016.
U.S. National Sake Appraizal
Gold Award Winner: Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo.
Silver Award Winner: Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai.
Ikkomon (honkaku shochu, sweet potato) won the "Gold Medal"
*honkaku shochu: It is made through single distillation. This method retains the unique flavor and aroma of the original ingredient.
Sho Chiku Bai REI Junmai Daiginjo won the "Gold Medal" with 92 points