Flavored Sake

Are you looking for a special treat for a dinner get-together, a special occasion or just because? When it comes to indulging in something new and tempting, premium sake is an excellent choice. When you want an even better treat, try flavored sake.

As a unique Japanese "rice wine" brewed with rice grains, pure water, koji microbes and yeast, sake is an authentic Japanese tradition that has arrived in America. With its growing popularity, the variety of sake types and flavors has grown as well — giving you access to aromatic, fresh and fruity alcohol unlike any beer or wine you've ever tasted.

When you're searching for flavored sake for sale, Takara Sake USA is the perfect place to start. From a general background to the fine flavors we offer, here's what you need to know about flavored sake.

About Flavored Sake

Takara Sake USA uses Junmai type sake (the traditional full-body type) or our Nigori type sake (unfiltered cloudy sake) as base of all flavored sake. These are well-balanced, low acidic, full-body sake that complements natural fruit flavors. The result is a great-tasting sake with a mellow sweetness and pure essence of fruit flavors. These types of sake are usually created with lower alcohol for a casual enjoyment without losing its full body and delicateness of sake. 

Takara Sake USA offers 2 major brands of flavored sake and 3 types of Plum  . The smooth flavors and rich aroma tickle the palate as a satisfying beverage to accompany dessert or as a refreshing aperitif:

• HANA Flavored Sake: Premium sake with natural fruit flavors.
  • (Fuji Apple, Lychee, White Peach, Orange and Pineapple flavors)
• YUKI Nigori: Unfiltered premium sake with natural fruit flavors.
  • (White Peach, Lychee, & Mango flavors)
• Plum: Rich and aromatic plum flavors.
  • Takara Plum (white wine base)
  • Kinsen Plum (white wine base)
  • Koshu Plum (sake base)

Types of Flavored Sake

Followings are closer description of Takara Sake’s flavored sake products. If you’d like something a little different than traditional sake, and you're looking for deliciously fruit flavored sake, choose from offerings like:

• Apple sake: HANA Fuji Apple - Fresh Fuji apple makes this crisp, rich sake a treat.
• Orange sake: HANA Orange - Gentle, dry and delicious, this creamy mandarin sake offers fresh flavor.
• White peach sake: HANA White Peach or YUKI Nigori White Peach - Creamy, sweet and aromatic, our white peach sake varieties are exquisite.
• Pineapple sake: HANA Pineapple - Light, sweet and ripe pineapple flavor provide the perfect touch for this rich sake.
• Lychee sake: HANA Lychee or YUKI Nigori Lychee - Our lychee sake is filled with hints of berry and rose petals for a tart, sweet taste.
• Mango sake: YUKI Nigori Mango - This full-bodied, creamy Nigori sake boasts tropical mango and yellow peach flavors and is a delicious dessert pick.

How to Drink Flavored Sake

Wondering how best to enjoy your favorite type of sake? For a fruity flavor profile, chilled or on the rocks is the best way to indulge in your sake beverage. Indulge in a glass as a treat after dinner, or add a splash of flavored sake to your sponge cake, homemade whipped cream or crème brûlèe. This fruity rice wine also makes an excellent aromatic base for cocktails served chilled.

Where to Buy Flavored Sake

When it comes to selecting the most delicious flavored sake, Takara Sake USA is the number one source in the United States. Browse our fine selection of premium sakes and buy online today.