Takara Shuzô

Sake brewery

宝酒造

Takara Shuzo

Kinki Region: Hyogo / Kyoto

The Takara company is famous in Japan for producing sake, shochu and mirin for more than a hundred years. Its first Fushimi sake brewery was established in 1842 in Kyoto, the birthplace of traditional Japanese culture. In 2001, it opened a new brewery, Shirakabegura in Nada (Hyogo), where its prestigious sake is made. The Takara company also makes sake in the United States.

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Shirakabegura

Shirakabegura

Product brand

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Mio

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Mio

Product name

白壁蔵 澪 スパークリング清酒

Naturally sweet and finely sparkling sake with soft and mellow flavors.

Fruity
Sparkling
Smooth
Classification:
Sparkling
Sparkling
Alcohol:
5%
Volume:
300 mL & 150 mL
Pairings:
Aperitif, cocktail, desserts
Type :
-
-
Rice:
-
-
Polishing:
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold
REF: 160590 & 200612
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Shirakabegura

Shirakabegura

Product brand

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Mio Clear

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Mio Clear

Product name

白壁蔵 澪ドライ スパークリング清酒

Naturally semi-dry and sparkling sake, with fruity aromas of apple.

Medium-Dry
Apple
Sparkling
Classification:
Sparkling
Sparkling
Alcohol:
5%
Volume:
300 mL
Pairings:
Aperitif, cocktail, dessert (fruits)
Type :
-
-
Rice:
-
-
Polishing:
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold
REF: 201007
204317_Mio Clear

Sho Chiku Bai

Sho Chiku Bai

Product brand

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Nigori Junmai

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Nigori Junmai

Product name

松竹梅 にごり酒 純米

Sake that is soft and silky on the palate with a robust body. This is nigori sake, which literally means “cloudy” and therefore unfiltered.

Sweet
Milky
Silky
Classification:
Junmai
Junmai

Grade of sake, also called “pure rice”, composed of water, rice and koji, with rice polished to more than 30%. More acidic sake with more body.

Alcohol:
10,5%
Volume:
240 mL
Pairings:
Cocktail, spicy dishes, fish, dessert (citrus fruits), granita
Type :
Nigori
Nigori

Unfiltered sake with a more or less cloudy appearance, often with a mild taste.

Rice:
-
-
Polishing:
_
_
Temperature:
logo frais Cold logo ambiance Chilled Hot
REF: 160140
204385_Nigori New Packaging

Sho Chiku Bai

Sho Chiku Bai

Product brand

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Kaori

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Kaori

Product name

白壁蔵 かおり

Fresh fruit aromas with perfect balance on the palate. Refreshing and clean finish.

Fruity
Fresh
Aromatic
Classification:
-
-
Alcohol:
14,5%
Volume:
180 mL
Pairings:
Meat, fish, dessert
Type :
-
-
Rice:
-
-
Polishing:
-
-
Temperature:
logo frais Cold
REF: 160110
Saké Kaori
Saké Kaori

Shirakabegura

Shirakabegura

Product brand

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Kimoto Junmai

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Kimoto Junmai

Product name

白壁蔵 生酛純米

Sake produced according to the traditional “Kimoto Zukuri*” process with a deep taste and soft, smooth rice flavors.

*Kimoto-Zukuri: a slow and rigorous brewing process that has existed since the Edo era.

Traditional
Smooth
Balanced
Classification:
Junmai
Junmai

Grade of sake, also called “pure rice”, composed of water, rice and koji, with rice polished to more than 30%. More acidic sake with more body.

Alcohol:
15,5%
Volume:
640 mL & 1,8 L
Pairings:
Fish, Meat (chicken), Vegetables (steamed)
Type :
Kimoto
Kimoto

Sake with complex and powerful aromas due to a natural, slow and rigorous fermentation method, which allows the indigenous yeasts and lactic acid bacteria to develop.

Rice:
Gohyakumangoku
Gohyakumangoku

Sake rice that gives clear, dry and lightly fragranced sake.

Polishing:
70% (of the rice grains remaining)
70% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold Hot
REF: 160540 & 160090

Shirakabegura

Shirakabegura

Product brand

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Kimoto Ginjo

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Kimoto Ginjo

Product name

白壁蔵 生酛吟醸

Round, dessert sake, made according to the traditional “Kimoto Zukuri*” process.

*Kimoto-Zukuri: a slow and rigorous brewing process that has existed since the Edo era.

Traditional
Round
Smooth
Classification:
Ginjo
Ginjo

Grade of sake, composed of water, rice, koji, and a little distilled alcohol, with rice polished to more than 30%. Sake with floral aromas.

Alcohol:
15,5%
Volume:
640 mL
Pairings:
Meat (white), Fish
Type :
Kimoto
Kimoto

Sake with complex and powerful aromas due to a natural, slow and rigorous fermentation method, which allows the indigenous yeasts and lactic acid bacteria to develop.

Rice:
Gohyakumangoku
Gohyakumangoku

Sake rice that gives clear, dry and lightly fragranced sake.

Polishing:
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold
REF: 201008

Shirakabegura

Shirakabegura

Product brand

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Daiginjo Muroka Genshu

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Daiginjo Muroka Genshu

Product name

白壁蔵 大吟醸無濾過原酒

Sake with a prestigious appellation, very fragrant, floral and distinguished, with subtle and complex flavors.

Frangranced
Floral
Distinguished
Classification:
Daiginjo
Daiginjo

Grade of sake, composed of water, rice, kôji, and a little distilled alcohol, with rice polished to more than 40%. Subtle and delicate sake.

Alcohol:
17%
Volume:
640 mL
Pairings:
Meat, fried food (tempura)
Type :
Muroka Genshu
Muroka Genshu

Muroka: Sake produced without activated carbon filtration

Genshu: Sake produced without adding water after filtration, allowing to lower the alcohol level

Rice:
Gohyakumangoku
Gohyakumangoku

Sake rice that gives clear, dry and lightly fragranced sake.

Polishing:
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold
REF: 160000

Shirakabegura

Shirakabegura

Product brand

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Junmai Daiginjo

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Junmai Daiginjo

Product name

白壁蔵 純米大吟醸

High quality sake due to the quality of the rice used. Fragrant and fruity, it releases notes of pear, melon and banana.

Fruity
Aniseed
Refined
Classification:
Junmai Daiginjo
Junmai Daiginjo

Grade of sake, also called “pure rice”, composed of water, rice and koji, with rice polished to more than 50%. Complex sake with pronounced aromas and refined and harmonious flavors.

Alcohol:
15%
Volume:
640 mL
Pairings:
Fish, vegetables
Type :
-
-
Rice:
Yamadanishiki
Yamadanishiki

Considered the best rice for sake, and gives rich, fruity aromas.

Polishing:
45% (of the rice grains remaining)
45% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold
REF: 200247

Sho Chiku Bai

Sho Chiku Bai

Product brand

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Classic Junmai

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Classic Junmai

Product name

松竹梅 クラシック純米

Sweet, refreshing and elegant with floral, earthy and grainy notes. A long finish with a touch of sweetness.

Dry
Mineral
Harmonious
Classification:
Junmai
Junmai

Grade of sake, also called “pure rice”, composed of water, rice and koji, with rice polished to more than 30%. More acidic sake with more body.

Alcohol:
15%
Volume:
180 mL & 750 mL & 1,5 L
Pairings:
Fish, meat (grilled), fried foods (tempura), teriyaki
Type :
-
-
Rice:
Calrose
Calrose
Polishing:
70% (of the rice grains remaining)
70% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold Hot
REF: 200396 & 160200 & 160210

Sho Chiku Bai

Sho Chiku Bai

Product brand

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Tokubetsu Junmai

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Tokubetsu Junmai

Product name

松竹梅 特別純米

A light, semi-dry sake with flavors of mushroom and damp wood. A well-balanced Junmai.

Medium-dry
Fruity
Full-bodied
Classification:
Tokubetsu Junmai
Tokubetsu Junmai

Sake produced according to a specific and qualitative process.

Alcohol:
15%
Volume:
300 mL & 720 mL
Pairings:
Miso soup, meat (grilled)
Type :
-
-
Rice:
Calrose
Calrose
Polishing:
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
60% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold Hot
REF: 160970 & 160980

Sho Chiku Bai

Sho Chiku Bai

Product brand

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Junmai Ginjo

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Junmai Ginjo

Product name

松竹梅 純米吟醸

This dry, delicate and fruity sake has a soft and silky texture, tinged with aromas and flavors of pear, melon, honeysuckle, custard and nutmeg.The finish is clean and refreshing with a soft and subtle saltiness.

Delicate
Dry
Smooth
Classification:
Junmai Ginjo
Junmai Ginjo

Grade of sake, also called “pure rice”, composed of water, rice and koji, with rice polished to more than 40%. Sake with more present rice aromas.

Alcohol:
15%
Volume:
300 mL
Pairings:
Fish (albacore tuna, steamed), seafood (oysters, scallops)
Type :
-
-
Rice:
Calrose
Calrose
Polishing:
50% (of the rice grains remaining)
50% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold
REF: 160280
Saké Junmai Ginjo de Takara avec des huitres

Sierra Cold

Sierra Cold

Product brand

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Junmai Ginjo

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Junmai Ginjo

Product name

松竹梅 シエラコールド 純米吟醸

Offers round flavors of melon, pear and a hint of cherry. At only 12% alcohol, it has a smooth, medium body with a clean, fruity finish.

Light
Fruity
Refreshing
Classification:
Junmai Ginjo
Junmai Ginjo

Grade of sake, also called “pure rice”, composed of water, rice and koji, with rice polished to more than 40%. Sake with more present rice aromas.

Alcohol:
12%
Volume:
300 mL
Pairings:
Aperitif, meat (chicken), seafood
Type :
-
-
Rice:
Calrose
Calrose
Polishing:
50% (of the rice grains remaining)
50% (of the rice grains remaining)
Temperature:
logo frais Cold
REF: 160250

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