Minato is a popular and instantly recognizable sake, both for its unique packaging, as well as it's enormous and lively personality. Minato's heady notes of blue cheese, mushrooms, and vibrant acidity make it an instant standout every time it's served. Its rich and bold profile makes it great for serving with steak or other hearty dishes, or even as an after-dinner drink. Because of the cool metal can that it comes in, and uniquely fun and intense flavors, it's one that is always remembered and talked about when we pour it for guests. Also, this sake is one of the stronger ones we've ever encountered, coming in at a hefty 20% ABV, so be aware!

Being a 'Nama' or unpasteurized sake, this one should be kept cool. Unpasteurized sake are lively are lively and bold due to all the enzymatic activity that remains latent from the brewing process. When this activity isn't halted with pasteurization, it's a really cool thing to drink, but it can potentially spoil if it gets warm.

Naba Shoten, the producer of Minato is located in Akita City, near the harbor, hence the name, Minato meaning 'harbor' in Japanese.