June 2026
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TEDORIGAWA Iki na Onna [Lady Luck] 720ml (Alcohol 16%)
Clean and balanced on the one hand, with a mild citrus tartness on the other, Iki na Onna is a classy, confident sake brewed in limited amounts for the Association of Lady Sake Retailers in Japan.

April 2026
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Sakura mochi, or “cherry blossom rice cake,” is a seasonal sweet enjoyed in spring. It consists of a soft, pink-coloured rice cake (mochi) filled with sweet red bean paste and wrapped in a pickled cherry blossom leaf.
The style of sakura mochi differs by region. In the Kansai region, represented by cities such as Osaka and Kyoto, it is made using coarsely crushed glutinous rice, forming a textured rice cake. In contrast, the Kanto region, including Tokyo, uses finely ground glutinous rice flour combined with flour to create a thin, delicate pancake. Soft, fragrant, and subtly sweet, sakura mochi offers a harmonious balance—the gentle saltiness of the pickled cherry leaf complements the sweetness of the mochi and red bean paste.

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DEWAZAKURA Oka [Cherry Bouquet] 300ml (Alcohol 15%)

March 2026
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Okowa is a traditional Japanese dish of steamed glutinous (sticky) rice mixed with savoury ingredients. It is hearty and deeply flavourful, with rich umami from sake, soy sauce and shio kombu—salted, shredded soft kombu used here as a seasoning. In this recipe, frozen broad beans are used so it can be enjoyed all year round, though fresh broad beans can be used when in season without changing the recipe. Okowa is traditionally steamed to maximise the texture, but it can also be prepared easily in a saucepan by combining glutinous rice with sushi rice. You will need a small saucepan with a lid to make this recipe, or you can use a rice cooker.

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SOHOMARE Tokubetsu Kimoto [Heart and Soul] 720ml (Alcohol 15%)

Februrary 2026

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Eho-maki is a long, thick sushi roll filled with a variety of ingredients. It is traditionally eaten on Setsubun, the Japanese festival marking the end of winter. To bring good fortune, the roll is eaten while facing the year’s lucky direction (eho). Customarily, you should eat the entire roll in silence, without stopping, as this is believed to ensure good luck for the coming year.

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HOYO Sawayaka Junmai [Summer Breeze] 720ml (Alcohol 15%)

January 2026
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Inviting friends and family around for drinks? Making sushi may sound a little intimidating, but by using these simple techniques, it’s surprisingly easy. Beautiful to look at and utterly delicious, these bite-sized sushi are perfect for sharing. Take your pick and make the ones you like!

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HOYO Genji [Shining Prince] 720ml