Takara Saké USA was established in 1982 in Berkeley, California. The main products produced there are the "Sho Chiku Bai" brand of Saké, "Takara Mirin," and Plum wine.

Takara Saké USA blends pure, snow melt water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and superior rice from the fertile Sacramento Valley. These prime ingredients are combined using traditional, saké-making craftsmanship and modern technology to produce a saké worthy of the Takara mark.

Various products like premium saké and shochu are imported from the parent company in Japan. Takara Saké USA also features a unique Tasting Room and Saké Museum in Berkeley where members of the public are not only introduced to different types of saké but also to Japanese culture in general.

	#7210/1.5Lit. #7220/750ml. Sho Chiku Bai Classic Well balanced and full-bodied. Slightly dry. Category: Junmai Alcohol %: 15% S.M.V.: +3 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Warm or Room Temperature
	#7280/1.5Lit. #7270/18Lit. Sho Chiku Bai Chokara Classic Extra Dry Very dry, clean and crisp flavor. Category: Junmai Alcohol %: 16% S.M.V.: +7 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Warm or Room Temperature
	#7240/180ml. Sho Chiku Bai Nama (Unpasteurized) Fruity, fresh and dry taste Category: Junmai Nama Alcohol %: 15% S.M.V.: +5 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled
	#5000/3000ml. Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Créme De Sake (Unfiltered) Bold, rich and robust flavor with distinctive and savorory hints or rice. Category: Junmai Nigori Alcohol %: 15% S.M.V.: -15 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled
	#73001/1.5Lit. #8760/750ml. #7330/375ml. Sho Chiku Bai Nigori (Unfilered) Bold rich and robust flavor with distinctive and savory hints of rice. Category: Junmai Nigori Alcohol %: 15% S.M.V.: -20 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled
	#5190/1.8Lit. #6130/720ml. #5530/300ml. Shirakabe Gura Tokubetsu Junmai Complex, well balanced and smooth Category: Tokubesu Junmai Alcohol %: 15-16% S.M.V.: +2 Origin: Japan Temp. to drink: Chilled or room temperature
	#5900/1.8Lit. Sho Chiku Bai Tokubetsu Junmai Premium Junmai Made from highly polished (to 60%) rice, this junmai-shu is smooth textured and well balanced. Category: Tokubetsu Junmai Alcohol %: 15% S.M.V.: +5 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled or room temperature
	#5740/1.8Lit. Sho Chiku Bai Tokubetsu Junmai with Gold Flakes Premium Junmai Well-balanced Junmai-shu with gold flakes. A sake for special occasions. Category: Tokubetsu Junmai Alcohol %: 16% S.M.V.: +5 Origin: Japan Temp. to drink: Chilled or room temperature
	#7350/300ml. Takara Sierra Cold Premium Light Light and clean taste. Refreshing flavor with smooth aroma. Category: Junmai Ginjo Alcohol %: 12% S.M.V.: +5 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled or Room Temperature
	#7320/300ml. Sho Chiku Bai Ginjo Premium Delicate dry and silky smooth. Rich flavor with fruity aroma (apple bouquet) Category: Junmai Ginjo Alcohol %: 15% S.M.V.: +5 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled or Room Temperature
	#8000/300ml. Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama Unpasteurized Full and balanced flavor with fruity and fresh taste Category: Junmai Ginjo Nama Alcohol %: 15% S.M.V.: +5 Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled
	#8600/2Lit. #8610 /720ml. Sho Chiku Bai Antique Extra Premium Excellent flavor and exceptionally smooth taste with flowery and fruity aroma Category: Junmai Dai Ginjo Alcohol %: 15-16% S.M.V.: +/- 0 Origin: Japan Temp. to drink: Chilled or Room Temperature
	#7130/750ml. #7120/1.5Lit. Kinsen Plum Wine Sweet with intense summer fruit flavor. White wine base. Category: Plum Flavored Wine Alcohol %: 12% S.M.V.: N/A Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled
	#7100/1.5Lit. Koshu Plum Wine Rich sweet and refreshing taste with hints of cherry and almond. Shochu base. Category: Plum Flavored Sake Alcohol %: 12% S.M.V.: N/A Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled

What is HANA?

Premium Sake with Natural Fruit Flavors
HANA reflects a contemporary beverage that produces appealing fruit aromas followed by a smooth, mellow taste. This beautifully balanced drink pairs well with many dishes and tastes refreshing as an aperitif.

Production Description

HANA begins with premium sake, carefully brewed with the finest rice from the fertile Sacramento Valley and pure water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This sake creates HANA's smooth and rich taste. After carefully blending the sake with natural fruit flavors, HANA is put into smoky wine bottles that complement the beautiful label inspired by the Japanese Kimono.

How To Enjoy HANA

To enjoy HANA best, serve it chilled at about 50¡F, slightly colder than room temperature, to enhance its pleasant aroma and smooth taste. HANA fits any occasion. It makes a refreshing aperitif and a satisfying dessert wine. Pair it with richly seasoned or spicy foods.

	#6280/750ml. HANA Flavored Sake RASPBERRY HANA Raspberry lives up to its name with an appealing aroma that fulfills its promise on the palate with a rich berry flavor. The lovely lingering finish continues the enticing taste of ripe fruit. Its low alcohol makes it a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks. Category: Flavored Sake Alcohol %: 8% S.M.V.: N/A Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled	Download the label   #6280
	#6330/750ml. HANA Flavored Sake PLUM HANA Plum tastes of the same ripe fruit as traditional Japanese plum wine but combines this flavor with sake for a light, refreshing beverage with an appealing plum aroma. The lovely, lingering finish continues the rich taste and pleasant acidity of Japanese plums. Its low alcohol makes a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks. Category: Flavored Sake Alcohol %: 8% S.M.V.: N/A Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled	#6330
	#6320/750ml. HANA Flavored Sake FUJI APPLE You will enjoy the flavor of this increasingly popular Japanese fruit. HANA Fuji Apple appeals with its fresh aroma that fulfills the palate with the crisp tartness of the fruit. The lovely, lingering finish continues the taste of rich apple flavor. Its low alcohol makes it a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks. Category: Flavored Sake Alcohol %: 8% S.M.V.: N/A Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled	#6320
	#6290/750ml. HANA Flavored Sake LYCHEE Lychee was once a favorite fruit of Emperor Li Longi's special concubine, Yang Yuhuan in the Tang Dynasty. HANA Lychee appeals with aroma that fulfills the palate with the intense flavor of this exotic fruit. The lovely, lingering finish continues the rich lychee taste. Its low alcohol makes it a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks. Category: Flavored Sake Alcohol %: 8% S.M.V.: N/A Origin: Berkeley, CA Temp. to drink: Chilled	#6290