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
As seen on Wine Spectator magazine on August 31st issue (Vol.40, No.6), 2016.
As seen on Wine Spectator magazine on September 30th issue (Vol.40, No.7), 2015.
Shakuhachi flute Concert by Riley Lee and Ensohza group
Evening of performance and sake tasting.
When: May 12, 2018 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (5:30 pm door open)
Where: Takara Sake Tasting Room, 708 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 (Street parking only)
Admission & Sake Tasting: $20.00/person, $7.00/person (3-21 years old)
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