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Ty-ku Sake

Nara brewed Ty-ku sake, poured cold in Commack since day one.

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

The story behind Ty-ku

Ty-ku was founded in 2004 by Kirk Spahn and Trenton Ulicny, who started it as a Columbia University graduate project to bring Japanese style drinks to American shelves. The sake itself is brewed in Nara, Japan, the historic birthplace of sake, at the fifth generation Umenoyado Brewery. Four ingredients, nothing else: non GMO rice such as Akebono and Yamada Nishiki, iron free soft water, yeast, and handmade koji.

Rice is polished, steamed, and fermented in cedar lined koji rooms, then tank matured about three weeks before bottling. No gluten, sulfites, or tannins. Shaw-Ross International Importers took over the brand in 2023, and we have kept the cold case stocked through all of it.

The lineup

Explore the Ty-ku range

Ty-ku grades follow the rice polishing ratio, so the label tells you what is in the bottle before you pour it.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Ty-ku Junmai SilverJunmai30 to 3170% polish, clean rice, dry finish
Ty-ku Junmai WhiteJunmai30Soft water, gentle rice sweetness, chilled
Ty-ku Junmai Ginjo BlkJunmai Ginjo30 to 3155 to 60% polish, melon, silk texture
Ty-ku Coconut NigoriNigoriAbout 30Unfiltered cloudy sake, natural coconut
Ty-ku Cucumber SakeInfused sakeAbout 30Fresh cucumber, light, built for mixing
Ty-ku Citrus LiqueurLiqueurAbout 30Bright citrus, low proof, cocktail base
Out of stockCordialsTy-ku - Citrus Liqueur 750mL$15.99Out of stockSakeTy-ku - Junmai Ginjo Blk 720mL$22.99Out of stockSakeTy-ku - Soju 750mL$19.99Out of stockSakeTy-ku - Coconut Nigori 720mL$14.99SpiritTy-ku - Junmai Ginjo Blk 375mL$13.99Out of stockSakeTy-ku - Junmai White 720mL$17.99Out of stockSakeTy-ku - Junmai Silver 375mL$9.99Out of stockSakeTy-ku - Coconut Nigori 375mL$9.99Out of stockSakeTy-ku - Junmai Silver 1.75L$29.99Out of stockSakeTy-ku - Cucumber Sake 720mL$14.99
Buying guidance

Which Ty-ku is right for you?

Sake pricing here tracks polish and size, not hype. The 375mL bottles are the smart way in: Ty-ku Junmai Silver at $9.99 and Junmai Ginjo Blk at $13.99 let you try two grades for the price of one dinner pour. Step up to the 720mL Junmai White at $17.99 or the Junmai Ginjo Blk at $22.99 when you know what you like. The 1.75L Junmai Silver at $29.99 is the party format, and the Cucumber Sake and Coconut Nigori both land at $14.99.

The sushi night regularTy-ku Junmai Ginjo Blk 720mL

Ginjo polish gives melon and silk that flatters raw fish and grilled salmon.

The cocktail tinkererTy-ku Cucumber Sake 720mL

Cucumber and low proof make a mule or martini easy without drowning the base.

The first timerTy-ku Junmai Silver 375mL

Nine ninety nine buys a clean, honest introduction to junmai at half the size.

Make the most of it

Ty-ku cocktails and pairings

Ty-ku pours cold like a white wine and holds up to food richer than sushi. Keep it in the fridge after opening.
Good to know

Ty-ku questions, answered

Where is Ty-ku sake made?
Ty-ku is brewed and bottled at the Umenoyado Brewery in Nara Prefecture, Japan, the historic birthplace of sake. The brand was founded in 2004 by Kirk Spahn and Trenton Ulicny and is now imported by Shaw-Ross.
Is Ty-ku sake gluten-free?
Yes, Ty-ku sake is gluten-free and contains no sulfites or tannins. It is made from rice, water, yeast, and koji only, with no additives or preservatives, which is why it suits gluten-free drinkers.
What does junmai ginjo mean on a Ty-ku label?
Junmai ginjo means the rice was polished to leave 55 to 60 percent of the grain, brewed without added alcohol. Ty-ku Junmai Ginjo Blk is the expression in that grade, and it drinks softer and fruitier than a standard junmai.
Should Ty-ku sake be served chilled?
Serve Ty-ku chilled, like a fine white wine, and refrigerate it after opening to keep it fresh. The premium grades are not built for hot serving, though a warm cup of junmai is fine on a cold night.
Do you deliver Ty-ku sake on Long Island?
We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free curbside pickup in Commack, and free local delivery over $250. Sake is a wine category, so it ships only to states where legal, confirmed at checkout.
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