Kiku-masamune Sake
Junmai sake from Japan, stocked small in Commack.
The story behind Kiku-masamune
Junmai sake is pure rice sake, brewed from rice, water, koji and yeast with no added distilled alcohol. It tends to drink fuller and a little rounder than other grades, with gentle rice sweetness and a clean finish. Taru sake is the same kind of brew rested in cedar casks, so it picks up a soft woody aroma and a dry, savory edge.
We keep Kiku-masamune in the sake section here in Commack in small numbers, a 135mL cup and a 720mL taru bottle.
Explore the Kiku-masamune range
Two Kiku-masamune bottles in the shop: a single-serve junmai cup and a larger cedar cask taru.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiku-masamune Junmai Sake 135mL | Junmai sake | 135mL | Single-serve cup, soft rice sweetness, clean finish |
| Kiku-masamune Junmai Taru Sake 720mL | Junmai taru sake | 720mL | Rested in cedar, gentle wood aroma, dry and savory |
Which Kiku-masamune is right for you?
The Kiku-masamune Junmai Sake 135mL cup is $3.29, an easy way to try the house style on its own. The Junmai Taru Sake 720mL is $16.99, a good size for sharing at the table. Both are stocked in small numbers in Commack, so call ahead at (631) 343-7200 to check what is on the shelf.
A low-cost cup to taste junmai before buying a larger bottle
Wants the soft wood aroma of taru sake at a shared table
Kiku-masamune cocktails and pairings
Serve junmai slightly chilled or gently warmed, and let the taru cedar note meet savory food.