UK Independent Sake Importer
Dear Sake Collective Customers,
After an incredible journey, we are announcing that we will be closing our shop.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your loyalty, support, and passion for what we do have meant the world to our team. It has been a true privilege to be a part of your lives.
As a final thank you, we invite you to shop online for our remaining collection at 40% off. Simply add your favourites to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. We hope our paths cross again in the future. Until then, thank you for being a part of the Sake Collective story.
With love and gratitude,
The Sake Collective Team
Final Shop
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Yume Junmai Ginjo Namagenshu
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Sotenden Tokubetsu Junmai
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Yamagata Masamune Kikujin
Regular price £160.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Mutsu Hassen Black Label Jungin Hiire
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Aichi Craft Whisky Kiyosu 5 Years Old
Regular price £47.00Regular priceUnit price per£47.00Sale price £47.00
Who We Are
We deliver a taste of Japan to your door through the biggest collection of Sake and Japanese spirits in the UK. With a selection of more than 100 premium sakes from over 30 breweries, regardless of whether you are looking to a known sake or discover something new, Sake Collective is the right place for you!
About Sake...
What is sake?
Sake is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, water, yeast, and koji mold, often referred to as rice wine. It has a wide range of flavours and aromas, from sweet to dry, and is enjoyed both warm and cold, depending on the style. Sake plays a significant role in Japanese culture and is commonly served at celebrations, ceremonies, and alongside meals.
How To Choose Sake?
When choosing sake, consider the type, such as Junmai for a rich, full-bodied flavour or Junmai Daiginjo for a lighter, delicate, and more aromatic taste.
You can also select based on the flavour profile and dryness level—whether you prefer a crisp, fruity, and aromatic dry sake or a rich, umami style. The serving temperature, either warm or cold, can further enhance the taste and experience.
How to Choose Sake?
How To Pair Food With Sake?
Sake isn't just for sushi! 🍶! 🥂
Here are a few tips to elevate your sake experience, pair by weight and texture:
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Lighter sakes (like Junmai Ginjo) shine with salads, seafood, and delicate flavours.
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Full-bodied sakes (like Junmai) complement rich dishes like grilled meats.
✨ Examples:
- Sushi: Pairs well with crisp sakes like Honjozo or Junmai—a perfect match for clean, delicate flavours, such as Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai or Hagi No Tsuru Gokujo Junmai.
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Seafood: Light, aromatic sakes such as Junmai Ginjo or Junmai Daiginjo can enhance fresh seafood dishes, like Sotenden Tokubetsu Junmai or Sanrensei Junmai Daiginjo Red are great match with seafood.
- Cheese/Charcuterie: Fruity or Junmai Daiginjo-style sakes, like Yamagata Masamune Malola complement aged cheeses and cured meats.
- Roast Meat: Pair with a Junmai such as Black Imayo Tusks Super Dry Junmai or Impression G to balance the fat and refresh the palate, perfect for steak and other meat with sauce.
- Spicy food: Milky, creamy Nigori sake like Shizenshu Nigori or HINEMOS Hachiji can balance the heat and umami for a harmonious pairing.
How To Properly Store Sake?
To keep sake fresh, store it in a cool place, away from direct sunlight or heat.
Once opened, sake should be refrigerated and consumed within a 1-2 weeks to maintain its flavour. Unpasteurized sake, or "namazake," requires refrigeration even before opening, while pasteurized varieties can be kept at room temperature until opened.