Japan
Japan
Japan is acclaimed for its high-quality whisky, with brands like Yamazaki and Hibiki gaining international recognition for their craftsmanship and distinct flavours. The country boasts a thriving sake industry, producing a wide variety of styles that reflect regional terroirs and brewing traditions. Japan’s craft beer scene has also blossomed, with breweries experimenting with unique ingredients and techniques to create innovative and refreshing brews.
Orion The Draft Okinawan Lager 630 mL
Japanese Beer
Smooth and easy drinking, this release uses local rice for a lighter, crisper body suited to a tropical climate. The official international page supplies that description. A provincial profile adds clean, well-balanced flavours with a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel and recommends fried chicken and tempura. The documented bottle format is 630 mL for this bottled release.
Hakutsuru Excellent Junmai Sake
Japanese Sake
Sweet rice, barely ripe pear and subtle melon appear in a bright, palate-cleansing profile. The documented palate is light, smooth and slightly dry, followed by a clean, balanced finish. A second exact-barcode record describes a full-bodied taste and mellow aroma. The product is presented for service across a range of temperatures. Profitek does not state a volume, so no size is assigned.
Senkin Issei Junmai Daiginjo
Japanese Sake
White peach, muscat and green apple lift from the glass, followed by winter melon and a quiet floral note. The palate is silky and clear, balancing gentle sweetness with lively acidity and a savoury thread of umami. Fresh fruit remains precise rather than lush. The finish is clean and graceful, leaving apple, melon, soft honey and a lightly mouthwatering edge.
Koshihikari Echigo Rice Lager 500 mL
Japanese Beer
Smooth and fresh, this Japanese rice lager shows slightly sweet cooked-rice character and a delicate hoppy note. A provincial product profile recommends it with sushi and izakaya fare. Specialist records also note fine, persistent carbonation and a clean, crisp flavour. Presented in a 500 mL format, it brings those documented rice, hop and carbonation details together.
Senkin Nature Junmai Sake
Japanese Sake
Subtle earthiness and delicate floral notes shape the aroma, leading into a soft, rounded palate with clear rice sweetness. Gentle acidity brings freshness and keeps the richer umami character in balance. The texture is calm and composed rather than heavy, with savoury depth unfolding gradually. A clean, lightly tangy finish leaves the floral and grain notes neatly aligned.
Kirakucho Tokiwataru
Japanese Sake
Delicate ginjo aromatics and rice umami meet in an intricate, quietly powerful profile. The palate balances finesse with a deep core of flavour, carrying the savoury grain character through a measured, layered middle. Low-temperature maturation preserves the elegant shape while allowing the rice to remain clearly present. The final impression stays layered and poised, leaving gentle aromatics, rice depth and restrained power together.
Kidoizumi Afruge No. 1 2018 Junmai Sake
Japanese Sake
Bright acidity gives this junmai sake a vivid, vinous shape, while a single-stage fermentation builds concentration and character. Six months in a used red-wine barrel introduce red fruit and gentle oak, followed by a further eighteen months of maturation for added depth. The palate feels layered and savoury, moving from tangy freshness toward a rounder close shaped by mature fruit and soft oak tones.
IWA 5 Assemblage 3
Japanese Sake
Bright floral and vegetal aromas open with remarkable definition, slowly deepening toward white pepper and darker, quieter tones. The palate is poised and almost weightless, yet carries real intensity and energy. Sweet, bitter, sour, spicy and savoury elements move in balance rather than isolation. The finish is tactile, racy and mouthwatering, lingering with refined smoothness and a clean, composed sense of depth.
Asahi Super Dry Lager
Japanese Beer
Dry and crisp in taste, with a quick, clean finish. The brewery uses the term Karakuchi for this distinctive dry character and lists water, barley malt, corn starch and hops among the ingredients. The published profile also records a refreshing lager, a crisp palate and the short, clean finish stated for this exact beer release.
Kujira 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Ryukyu Japanese Whisky
Japanese Whisky
Natural honey and sherry lead a rounded, sweet aroma, joined by coconut, vanilla and dried fruit. The palate is silky and warming, bringing molasses and caramel through a tart fruit note that keeps the richness in check. A light balsamic edge adds definition. The finish is long and gently spiced, leaving honey, dried fruit, vanilla and quiet tropical warmth.
Tengumai Junmai Daiginjo 50
Japanese Sake
A gentle, natural aroma sets a quiet tone, leading into a light-bodied palate with measured acidity and a smooth texture. Restrained aging keeps the profile light and direct, giving the middle an easy flow without heaviness. The aroma stays subtle rather than assertive. The finish remains smooth, with gentle acidity and light body carrying the restrained character through the final impression.
Toyo Bijin Ichiban Matoi Junmai Daiginjo Sake
Japanese Sake
Juicy apple and mango lead with melon, papaya and strawberry. The palate is soft and finely textured, balancing gentle sweetness with clean acidity and a savoury thread of umami. Slow, cool fermentation keeps the aromas clear and lifted. The finish is refreshing and polished, leaving ripe fruit, floral fragrance and a delicate, poised off-dry impression.
Kokuryu Jungin Junmai Ginjo
Japanese Sake
Sweet fruit aromatics lead into a smooth, refreshing palate with a notably silky texture. The fruit remains clear and gently rounded, while a clean savoury line keeps the profile composed rather than overtly sweet. Its body is light enough to stay nimble, yet there is enough richness to give the middle palate shape. The finish is polished, fresh and quietly persistent.
Matsui Sake Brewery Kagura Midnight Blue Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu
Japanese Sake
Floral and ripe-fruit aromas accompany a silky, balanced palate, gentle rice umami and a clean, lingering finish. Iwai rice forms the base of this junmai sake. It is an unfiltered, unpasteurized and undiluted nama genshu release. The sake's flavour changes with serving temperature. The brewery is based in Kyoto, Japan, where the sake is produced.
Shin Red Wine Umeshu
Japanese Liqueur
Ripe plum and dark berry aromas lead into a fuller red-fruit character, with a subtle vinous depth beneath the fruit. The palate is rounded and generous, balancing gentle sweetness with bright plum acidity and a light tannic grip from the red-wine component. Its texture remains smooth and easy to drink, while the finish is fragrant, softly tart and persistent. Serve chilled, over ice or topped with soda alongside charcuterie, roasted nuts or dark chocolate.
Kunizakari Chita Umeshu
Japanese Liqueur
Ripe plum fills the aroma, moving from lush stone fruit into a brighter, gently tart edge. The palate is concentrated and rounded, with layered plum sweetness balanced by clean acidity and a subtle almond-like savoury note. Its texture is rich but controlled, and the fruit remains vivid through a long, softly warming finish. Serve chilled, over ice or lengthened with soda; it also works well alongside lightly salted nuts, fruit desserts or blue cheese.
Okunomatsu Yusa Junmai Ginjo
Japanese Sake
Honeydew melon, ripe pear and orange blossom give the aroma a soft, welcoming lift. The palate is gently sweet and rounded, with a creamy texture balanced by fresh acidity and a measured savoury umami note. The fruit remains clear and polished through the middle, never becoming heavy. A mild, very clean finish makes this an easy partner for food. Serve lightly chilled with steamed clams, garlic-butter scallops, grilled pork or vegetable tempura.
Yoshinogawa Gokujo Ginjo
Japanese Sake
White flowers, peach and nectarine lead a delicate aroma, with fresh herbs and a faint anise note adding quiet complexity. The palate is light, silky and precise, carrying subtle stone fruit over soft acidity and a clean mineral line. Its dry profile remains graceful rather than austere, and a gentle savoury note gives the middle palate extra dimension. The finish is crisp, smooth and lingering. Serve well chilled with scallops, sashimi, light soups or prosciutto.
Yamamoto Tensugi Yamahai Junmai
Japanese Sake
Green apple, white peach and citrus open the aroma, followed by a distinctive thread of cedar and pine. The palate is layered and energetic, with juicy acidity shaping ripe orchard fruit, earthy rice character and savoury umami. A light mineral firmness keeps the texture poised, while the wooden-vat influence remains subtle rather than dominant. The finish is dry, gently spicy and persistent. Serve lightly chilled with grilled mushrooms, miso-marinated fish, roast pork or smoked tofu.
Yamamoto Pure Black Junmai Ginjo
Japanese Sake
Grapefruit, muscat melon and kiwi give the aroma a bright, modern feel, with a faint mineral note adding definition. The palate is fresh and juicy, balancing ripe citrus and orchard fruit with elegant acidity, gentle rice sweetness and a subtle savoury undertone. Its texture is smooth without becoming heavy, and the fruit stays precise through a clean, brisk finish. Serve well chilled with sashimi, grilled prawns, tempura, fresh chèvre or citrus-dressed salads.
Yamamoto Butterfly Purple Kamenoo Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu
Japanese Sake
Citrus peel and grapefruit lead into juicy starfruit, white peach and young pineapple. The palate is lively and concentrated, with fresh acidity giving shape to firm apricot-like fruit and a clear savoury umami core. Kamenoo rice contributes a lightly rustic grain character that adds interest beneath the polished fruit. The finish is brisk, dry and sharply defined. Serve well chilled with sashimi, grilled squid, salt-grilled fish, braised pork or pickled vegetables.
Toko Karakuchi Junmai Daiginjo
Japanese Sake
Young melon and fresh cucumber give the aroma a cool, understated fruit character. The palate is exceptionally clear and precise, with a fine mineral firmness, restrained rice flavour and a light savoury undertone. Its dry profile remains smooth rather than austere, moving cleanly into a crisp, sharply defined finish. Serve well chilled with langoustine, sashimi, grilled mackerel, smoked eel, tempura or simply seasoned white fish.
Shichida 75 Aiyama Hiyaoroshi Junmai
Japanese Sake
Ripe grape and white flowers open into white peach, yellow apple and a hint of fig. The palate is broad and softly textured, with rich rice sweetness balanced by clear acidity and a measured savoury umami note. A gentle nutty suggestion adds complexity before the finish turns slightly dry and composed. Serve lightly chilled with roast pork, creamy mushroom dishes, grilled eel, richer fish, Chinese-style dishes or mild blue cheese.
Tengumai Junmai Umajun
Japanese Sake
Earthy and quietly complex, with cucumber, tender squash and fresh rice aromas giving the nose both savoury depth and lift. The palate is rounded and full of umami, shaped by a firm, gently spicy line that keeps the texture energetic. A clear mineral edge carries into a dry, food-friendly finish. Serve lightly chilled or at room temperature with grilled mushrooms, miso-glazed fish, roast chicken, root vegetables or noodle dishes.
Tenbi Tokubetsu Junmai Hiire
Japanese Sake
Fresh white grape and golden kiwi lead the aroma, joined by ripe melon, apple and a light floral note. The palate is smooth and gently sweet, with layered umami and a subtle natural spritz that gives lift. Vibrant acidity keeps the fruit precise, while a faint savoury edge carries into a dry, invigorating finish. Serve well chilled with tempura, fried chicken, dim sum, grilled fish or lightly seasoned vegetable dishes.
Tenbi Junmai Ginjo Hiire 720 mL
Japanese Sake
Fresh white grape, lemon and lychee give the aroma a bright, gently floral lift. The palate is soft and juicy, balancing delicate sweetness with transparent acidity, light umami and a fine citrus edge. A subtle mineral and malt note adds grip before a clean, lightly dry finish. Serve well chilled with sushi, steamed shellfish, grilled chicken, tofu, vegetable tempura or softly seasoned dishes that will not overwhelm its freshness.
Tatenokawa 33 Junmai Daiginjo
Japanese Sake
Gentle but expressive ripe-fruit aromas open toward apple, white peach and honeydew. The palate is silky and graceful, combining pure fruit with a fine thread of rice sweetness and a clear, savoury umami core. Subtle herbal notes add definition without interrupting the smooth texture. The finish is long, polished and quietly persistent. Serve slightly chilled with sashimi, crab, scallops, grilled white fish or delicate vegetable dishes.
Sho Chiku Bai Kyoto Junmai 720 mL
Japanese Sake
Subtle fruit and toasted rice give the aroma a gentle, savoury warmth. The palate is medium-bodied and umami-driven, with notes of steamed grain, mild spice and a lightly briny, dashi-like depth. As it cools, the profile becomes cleaner and more mineral, with hints of vanilla and fresh dough. Enjoy chilled, at room temperature or gently warmed, pairing it with grilled salmon, teriyaki chicken, mushrooms, noodles or tempura.