The Houraisen 'Beshi' Tokubetsu Junmai is a beautifully balanced Sake that celebrates both tradition and innovation. Made with their signature Yumesansui rice, polished to perfection, it delivers a rich, umami-driven depth with hints of ripe fruit and a clean, soft finish—thanks to the pure, mineral-free mountain water. Versatile and food-friendly, it’s perfect for pairing with everything from sashimi to grilled veggies.

Founded in 1864 in Aichi Prefecture (central Japan, near Nagoya), Houraisen Sake is crafted by the legendary Sekiya Brewery, nestled perfectly between Tokyo and Osaka. With over 160 years of history, they’re now one of Japan’s most innovative Sake producers—proof that you can teach an old brewery some new tricks! They grow their own rice—about 42 hectares of it—specifically suited to their mountainous home. After two decades of collaboration with the local agricultural bureau, they developed Yumesansui, a rice variety that thrives in the region’s cool nights and high altitudes (700m above sea level, to be precise). Their other secret ingredient? Water. Sourced from the mountains, it’s some of the softest in Japan, with zero magnesium or calcium, giving their Sake that beautifully smooth, “soft” mouthfeel. And the stats don’t lie: with an average rice polishing rate of 50% (Daiginjo level), Houraisen crafts Sake that’s refined, elegant, and worthy of exploration.