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Ozeki USA
Ozeki was the first major sake
brewer to begin production in the
United States. In 2019, Ozeki
Sake (USA) celebrated its 40th
anniversary. Not only is Ozeki Junmai, literally translated as ‘pure rice’, implies a sake made only with rice, water, koji, and yeast.
the oldest sake brewer in the Junmai sake are considered to be the purest of sakes.
United States, it can boast of a
history of over 300 years in Honjozo is when sake brewers add small quantities of distilled alcohol to the sake, not to fortify,
Japan. Ozeki’s Japan rather just to balance flavors. Honjozo is still a dry sake, and diluted down to same ABV as Junmai.
headquarters is located in Nada
(between Osaka and Kobe), a Sake in the 6 classifications below are known collectively as tokutei meishoshu or ‘special
sake-brewing region famous for designation’ sake and is considered premium sake. The ginjo and dai ginjo levels of each type of
its rice (Yamada-Nishiki). In the sake are considered the “super premium” and known as ginjo-shu. This constitutes only the top 6%
U.S., Ozeki was also concerned of all sake produced.
about location, which is why
Hollister, California, was
carefully chosen. In Hollister,
water from the Sierra Nevada Honjozo Sake:
mountains and rice from nearby Honjozo – sake that is made with distilled alcohol and grains of rice that have been polished at least
Sacremento provide Ozeki Sake
with quality ingredients to make 30% with 70% of the grain remaining.
the finest sake. Ginjo – sake that is made with distilled alcohol and grains of rice that have been polished at least
40% with 60% of the grain remaining.
Daiginjo – sake that is made with distilled alcohol and grains of rice that have been polished at least
50% with 50% of the grain remaining.

Ozeki Japan
‘Ozeki was founded in 1711, and Junmai Sake:
across that more than 300 year Junmai – sake that is made of rice and water with grains of rice that have been polished at least
history, they have maintained 30% with 70% of the grain remaining.
their standing as one of the
strongest and largest sake- Junmai ginjo – sake that is made of rice and water with grains of rice that have been polished at
brewing companies in the world. least 40% with 60% of the grain remaining.
It has not always been easy, as
Japan has had its challenging Junmai daiginjo – sake that is made of rice and water with grains of rice that have been polished at
times, but through the ‘pioneer least 50% with 50% of the grain remaining.
spirit’ that is their corporate
principle, and by keeping clarity
of vision, Ozeki has established
their position as a company know Kikkoman (California, USA ) sakeexpert.com
for enjoyable sake products.
Kikkoman Plum Wine $107.90
The brewery sits in the same Kikkoman Plum Wine 1.5L/6pk $77.90
village in which it was
established, the Imazu enclave of
the Nada region, far and away
the most significant sake-brewing
region in the world. Many of Ozeki U.S.A. (Hollister, CA) sakeexpert.com
Japan’s most significant sake
companies are in Nada, drawn Ozeki Go Sake 18L box $55.00
here centuries ago due to the Ozeki Junmai Fancy Dry Sake 180ml/24pk $95.90
array of conditions that make it
ideal for sake brewers. These Ozeki Junmai Sake 750ml/12pk $71.90
include proximity to superior rice, (Also available in 1.5L)
as well as the craftsmen to brew Ozeki Nigori 375ml/12pk $71.90
it, and an ideal climate for
brewing. . . (Also available in 750ml)
But perhaps the most significant Ozeki Platinum Junmai Daiginjo 720ml/6pk $203.90
contribution of the Nada region is
the outstanding source of water
for brewing. Known as
‘Miyamizu’, it is famous all over
Japan, and helped make Ozeki Ozeki Japan (Nada, Hyogo) sakeexpert.com
sake the great sake that it is. Ozeki Hana Awaka Sparkling Sake 250ml/12pk $95.90
- John Gautner

Ikezo Berry Sparlking Jelly Sake 180ml/30pk $119.90
Ikezo Peach Sparlking Jelly Sake 180ml/30pk $119.90

Ozeki ‘One Cup’ Sake 180ml/30pk $83.90
Ozeki Honjozo Karatamba ‘Dry Wave’ 300ml/12pk $107.90
Ozeki Honjozo Karatamba ‘Dry Wave’ 1.8L/6pk $245.90

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