Sometimes the best ideas sound a little wild at first. Strawberries, mint, and tea—in sake? But like the great tea blends that pair unlikely ingredients into something unforgettable, Mintberry Kiss proves that the boldest combinations often work best.
Our February release is a Junmai Ginjo crafted from Arkansas sake rice polished to 60%, layered with bright strawberries, garden-fresh mint, and a delicate whisper of black tea. The result is something refreshingly unconventional: a sake that's vibrant where winter is dark, playful where it's serious, and utterly drinkable from first sip to last. Strawberries greet you on the nose, followed by crisp mint and a gentle earthiness from tea. The palate is silky and refreshing, with balanced sweetness that carries strawberry and mint in harmony. The finish is clean, cooling, and lingers just long enough to make you pour another glass.
Released just in time for Valentine's Day, it's the perfect bottle for romantic dinners, thoughtful gifting, or simply treating yourself to something beautifully made. But don't let the timing fool you—this is a sake that deserves to be enjoyed all month long.
Served ice-cold, Mintberry Kiss is your invitation to rethink what sake can be: bold, surprising, and unapologetically fun.
Highlights
- Style: Junmai Ginjo with strawberries, mint, and tea
- Rice & Polish: Arkansas sake rice, 60% polish
- ABV: 15–16%
- Serving temp: Chilled or ice-cold
- Pairings: Fresh salads with berry vinaigrette, white chocolate desserts, grilled salmon, vanilla panna cotta, or sipped solo as an aperitif
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Bright, sun-ripened strawberries with cool mint and a whisper of black tea
- Palate: Fresh strawberry and crisp mint; gentle tea tannins add structure; balanced sweetness
- Texture: Silky, medium-bodied, refreshing mouthfeel
- Finish: Clean and cooling; mint lingers softly alongside fading strawberry sweetness