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Ozeki Sake

Nada sake since 1711, poured in Commack since 1993.

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The story

The story behind Ozeki

Ozeki was founded in 1711 by Ozakaya Chobei in the Nada district of Hyogo prefecture, one of the Five Villages of Nada that built Japanese sake brewing into an industry. The house took the name Ozeki in 1884, borrowing the rank given to grand champion sumo wrestlers. In 1979 Ozeki became the first Japanese producer to brew in America, opening Ozeki Sake (U.S.A.) Inc. in Hollister, California.

Two water sources define the sake. Japanese brewing draws mineral rich Miyamizu from the brewery's own wells; the California facility uses clear water tied to the Sierra Nevada. Rice, water, yeast and koji do the rest, with polishing rates from 70 percent remaining on everyday bottles down to 50 percent on premium grades.

The lineup

Explore the Ozeki range

Ozeki covers the whole table, from a $2.99 one cup to junmai aged in cedar. Here is how the lineup sorts out.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Ozeki Sake 750mLFutsushu29Full, rich, dry; 70 percent polishing; everyday pour
Ozeki Dry Sake 1.5LFutsushu29Crisp and bone dry; large format for a crowd
Ozeki Nigori 750mLNigori18 to 29Rice sediment left in; creamy, mildly sweet
Ozeki Junmai Taru Komatut 750mLJunmai29Cedar cask aged; woody, savory, warm finish
Ozeki Karatamba 750mLJunmai29Dry and structured; named for the sharp sword
Ozeki Yamada Nishiki 720mLJunmai29Yamada Nishiki rice; clean, fragrant, food friendly
Ozeki Hana Sparkling Sake 250mLSparkling18Light fizz, soft sweetness; serve well chilled
SpiritOzeki - Hana Sparkling Sake 250mL$9.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Karatamba 750mL$15.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - One Cup Sake 180mL$2.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Sake 750mL$7.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Sake 1.5L$12.99Out of stockOzeki - Hana Fuga Peach 187 mL - SakeSpiritOzeki - Hana Fuga Peach 187mL$7.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Nigori 750mL$8.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Nigori 1.5L$14.99Out of stockOzeki - Junmai Taru Komatutat 750 mL - SakeSpiritOzeki - Junmai Taru Komatutat 750mL$15.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Osakaya Chobei 375mL$12.99Ozeki - Junmai Taru Komatut 750 mL - SakeSpiritOzeki - Junmai Taru Komatut 750mL$15.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Dry Sake 750mL$7.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Yamada Nishiki Sake 720mL$16.99Out of stockSpiritOzeki - Dry Sake 1.5L$10.99
Buying guidance

Which Ozeki is right for you?

Sake is one of the few categories where a serious bottle still costs less than a pizza. Ozeki Hana Sparkling Sake in the 250mL runs $9.99 and makes an easy first glass. The Junmai Taru Komatut 750mL, aged in cedar, is $15.99, and the Yamada Nishiki 720mL is $16.99. If you want volume, Ozeki Dry Sake in the 1.5L is $10.99 and Ozeki Sake 1.5L is $12.99. Buy Ozeki sake online and we will have it ready at the counter.

The Sushi Night RegularOzeki Yamada Nishiki Sake 720mL

Fragrant and clean, it stays out of the way of raw fish and rice.

The Cedar CuriousOzeki Junmai Taru Komatut 750mL

Cask aged in cedar, so it drinks closer to a whiskey than a wine.

The Party HostOzeki Dry Sake 1.5L

A big dry bottle that pours all night without a second trip.

Make the most of it

Ozeki cocktails and pairings

Ozeki drinks dry and clean, so salt and fat are your friends. Chill it, pour small, and keep the food coming.
Good to know

Ozeki questions, answered

Is Ozeki sake sweet or dry?
Most Ozeki sake is dry. The standard Ozeki Sake and Dry Sake are full and crisp, while the Nigori is the sweet one, left cloudy with rice sediment for a creamy texture.
What is Ozeki sake made from?
Ozeki is brewed from short grain sake rice, water, yeast and koji mold. The California brewery mainly uses Calrose rice grown near Sacramento, while Japanese brewing draws on Miyamizu well water.
How should you serve Ozeki sake?
Serve most Ozeki chilled or gently warmed. The Junmai Taru Komatut shows its cedar character at room temperature, and the Hana Sparkling should go straight from the fridge into a small glass.
Where is Ozeki sake made?
Ozeki began in the Nada district of Hyogo prefecture, Japan, in 1711. Since 1979 it has also brewed in Hollister, California, as Ozeki Sake (U.S.A.) Inc., the first Japanese producer to brew in America.
Can I get Ozeki sake delivered or pick it up?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free local delivery over $250, and free curbside pickup at our Commack store. Sake ships to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout; call (631) 343-7200 to confirm stock.
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