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Sho Chiku Bai Sake

Berkeley brewed junmai, poured in Commack since the beginning.

14 bottles Same-day or next-day LI delivery Wine shipping where legal
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The story

The story behind Sho Chiku Bai

Takara Shuzo started in Fushimi, Kyoto in 1842, and the Sho Chiku Bai name arrived in 1920. The name means pine, bamboo and plum, the Three Friends of Winter, a symbol of endurance, strength and renewal. It is not a flavor, and there is no plum in the bottle.

Since 1983 the flagship sake has been brewed in Berkeley, California, from Calrose rice grown in the Sacramento Valley and snowmelt water from the Sierra Nevada. Every core expression is junmai: rice, water, yeast and koji, no added distilled alcohol, no sulfites, no gluten. We have poured it across this counter for thirty years, and it remains the bottle we hand to anyone starting on sake.

The lineup

Explore the Sho Chiku Bai range

The lineup runs from a $3.59 three-ounce cup to kimoto and sparkling styles. Here is how the shelf reads, from everyday junmai to the softer, cloudier pours.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Classic Junmai 750mLJunmai30Dry, clean, rice driven; the everyday bottle
Premium Junmai 720mLJunmai30Rounder midsection, gentle umami, good warm
Junmai Ginjo 720mLJunmai Ginjo30Fragrant, pear and melon, crisp finish
Nigori Unfiltered 750mLNigori30Cloudy, sweet rice milk texture, low bitterness
Extra Dry 1.5LJunmai30Bone dry, mineral, built for fried food
Mio Sparkling 750mLSparkling10Light fizz, soft sweetness, low alcohol
Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Creme De Sake 300mL$7.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Nigori Unfiltered 1.5L$16.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Nigori Unfiltered 375mL$6.99SakeSho Chiku Bai - Classic Junmai Sake 750mL$8.99SpiritSho Chiku Bai - Classic Junmai Sake 1.5L$13.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Nigori Unfiltered 750mL$8.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Mio Sparkling Sake 750mL$19.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Junmai Sake 1.8L$19.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Premium Junmai 720mL$10.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Extra Dry Sake 1.5L$14.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Ginjo Sake 300mL$9.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Junmai Ginjo Sake 720mL$16.99Out of stockSakeSho Chiku Bai - Kimoto Junmai 640mL$22.99SpiritSho Chiku Bai - Classic Junmai Sake 180mL$3.59
Buying guidance

Which Sho Chiku Bai is right for you?

Sho Chiku Bai is a value brand and prices here show it. The Classic Junmai 180mL is $3.59, the 750mL is $8.99, and the 1.5L is $13.99, which is the bottle we sell to people hosting a dinner. The Premium Junmai 720mL is $10.99, Extra Dry 1.5L is $14.99, Junmai Ginjo 720mL is $16.99, and Mio Sparkling 750mL is $19.99. The Kimoto Junmai 640mL at $22.99 is the most traditional pour on the shelf. Buy Sho Chiku Bai online and we will have it ready.

The Sushi Night RegularSho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai Sake 750mL

Dry and clean, cuts through raw fish and tempura without fighting it.

The Host With a Full TableSho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai Sake 1.5L

Big format, $13.99, enough to pour for a crowd and warm the second half.

The Curious SipperSho Chiku Bai Kimoto Junmai 640mL

Wilder, earthier, traditional method; the bottle for someone done with plain junmai.

Make the most of it

Sho Chiku Bai cocktails and pairings

Serve it chilled for crispness or gently warmed to about 100 degrees, never boiled. The dry profile handles salt, fat and fried batter.
Good to know

Sho Chiku Bai questions, answered

Is Sho Chiku Bai sake made in Japan?
The flagship Sho Chiku Bai sold in the United States is brewed in Berkeley, California by Takara Sake USA, established in 1983. The parent company, Takara Shuzo, was founded in Fushimi, Kyoto in 1842, and some imported expressions still come from Japan.
Is Sho Chiku Bai sake sweet or dry?
The core Classic and Extra Dry junmai are dry and savory, not sweet. The Nigori Unfiltered is the sweetest and creamiest in the lineup, while Mio Sparkling carries light sweetness with low alcohol.
What alcohol percentage is Sho Chiku Bai sake?
Most Sho Chiku Bai junmai, ginjo and nigori expressions are 15 percent alcohol by volume, or 30 proof. The sparkling Mio is lower at roughly 5 percent alcohol, so check the label on that bottle before you pour.
How should you serve Sho Chiku Bai sake?
Chill it for a crisper, more mineral texture, or warm it gently to about 100 degrees to draw out savory umami. Never boil or microwave it, which cooks off the aromatics. It pairs with sushi, tempura, roast chicken and salted cheese.
Do you deliver Sho Chiku Bai sake on Long Island?
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; local delivery and pickup are the routes.
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