Discover Sake Akashai Tai Boxed Sake Set – 5 Bottles + Free Riedel Sake Glass worth £30
This limited set features 5 handpicked bottles from Akashai Tai, each showcasing the finesse of traditional Japanese sake brewing — crisp, floral, and quietly luxurious.
- 🌸 What’s Included
*5 unique styles of premium Akashai Tai sake
*Free Riedel sake glass – expertly designed for aroma and clarity
*Leaflet describing sake styles, tasting notes and food pairing ideas
Sake is one of the world’s most quietly sophisticated drinks — brewed like beer, enjoyed like wine. Made from polished rice, pure water, and natural koji enzymes, it’s a reflection of Japanese craftsmanship and seasonal balance.
Sake is incredibly versatile, very food-friendly, and endlessly rewarding — a perfect companion for spring gatherings or peaceful evenings in.
This is a great way to try the different styles and see the quality and complexity!
What's in the set:
HONJOZO TOKUBETSU GOHYAKUMANGOKU 300ml - Medium bodied, clean and crisp, with notes of fresh melon. Particularly good with fresh seafood and grilled meats.
HONJOZO GENSHU TOKUBETSU GOHYAK 300ml - A full bodied sake with a velvety rich texture, hints of fresh fruit and savoury undertones. A superb accompaniment for rich dishes and various types of cheese.
JUNMAI TOKUBETSU YAMADANISHIKI 300ml - A lightly aromatic traditional sake with a distinct rice character and light savoury notes of chestnut and fig. Works well with stews and light casseroles but also sushi and sashimi.
DAIGINJO GENSHU YAMADANISHIKI 300ml - An elegant medium bodied sake with hints of green melon, apples, lychees and spring blossom. pair with lamb or duck in a rich sauce, seafood or marinated salmon.
JUNMAI DAIGINJO GENSHU YAMADANISHIKI 300ml - The 'Grand Cru' of sakes that showcases the most intense flavours of Yamadanishiki rice. The nose is bursting with aromas of melon, lemon, bitter orange, sage and herbaceous notes. On the palate bitter orange and lemon with distinct mineral notes. A good match for fish, lightly spiced food and salads.
RIEDEL VINUM DAIGINJO SAKE GLASS - Riedel have used their centuries old knowledge of varietal specific wine glasses to manufacture thisnsake glass. This elegant egg-shaped glass features a domed rim to balance the sweetness, acidity and bitterness of the sake. At the same time, it perfectly emphasizes the fruity and floral bouquets of sake.
About Akashai Tai
Akashai Tai is a small, family‑run brewery nestled at the foot of misty, forested hills in southern Japan. For generations, the brewers here have drawn on pure mountain spring water and locally grown rice to craft their sake, honouring a tradition that balances patience, precision, and passion. Each bottle reflects the vision and craftsmanship of Kimio Yonezawa, the master behind their creation and production.
Far from the neutral, dry image that many associate with sake, Akashi-Tai stands out for its depth and personality. When head brewer Kimio Yonezawa began making sake, he was drawn to the Yamadanishiki rice variety, which he considered ideal. Rather than strip away its flavour through excessive polishing, he chose to preserve its rich character, using minimal milling to highlight the natural taste of the rice he loved.
Over the years, Yonezawa has refined his techniques and broadened the Akashi-Tai range, introducing sakes with higher degrees of rice polishing for more nuanced expressions. The result is a collection that appeals to both newcomers and connoisseurs alike — described as dry yet velvety, creamy, well-balanced, and fresh, with floral and savoury notes, and hints of citrus and honey.
