Collection: Alcools japonais

Japan is renowned for its refined and diverse spirits. While the best-known is sake, made from fermented rice, there are many others! Japan offers a very wide range of alcoholic beverages. Explore our carefully-curated selection to guide your discovery, including Japanese whisky, shochu, umeshu, Japanese gin and many more.

117 products

  • Saké Kameno Kurabu junmai ginjo 2022 ⋅ 14% ⋅ 720ml

    Made from Takeno's emblematic rice variety, this cuvée develops notes of white fruit with a subtle touch of...

    Regular price 27.00 €
    Prix promotionnel 27.00 € Regular price
    Price per unit 37.50 € per l
  • Saké Gazan junmai daiginjo ⋅ 16% ⋅ 720ml

    This sake is a well-balanced Junmai Daiginjo, both elegant and complex, with fruity notes and light acidity. It has good length...

    Regular price 49.00 €
    Prix promotionnel 49.00 € Regular price
    Price per unit 68.06 € per l
  • Sake Fukukomachi junmai daiginjo ⋅ 15.5% ⋅ 720ml

    Produced in a 400-year-old brewery in Akita, this sake is a pure example of tradition and craftsmanship. It has a lovely liveliness...

    Regular price 58.00 €
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    Price per unit 80.56 € per l
  • Whisky Nikka Coffey Malt ⋅ 45% ⋅ 700ml

    Nikka Coffey Malt is the result of a unique manufacturing process in "Coffey" column stills, which are usually used for the production of the Nikka...

    Regular price 58.00 €
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    Price per unit 82.86 € per l
  • Sake Monsay Blue junmai daiginjo ⋅ 16.5% ⋅ 720ml

    This sake has lovely green fruit notes, such as green apple, melon and pineapple. It offers gentle acidity and richness...

    Regular price 64.00 €
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    Price per unit 88.89 € per l
  • Unkai Soba Unkai Tan Buckwheat Shochu ⋅ 25% ⋅ 900ml

    A soba shochu (sweet potato alcohol) with rich buckwheat aromas to be served in the traditional Japanese way: neat, on the rocks or chopped...

    Regular price 30.00 €
    Prix promotionnel 30.00 € Regular price
    Price per unit 85.71 € per l
  • Whisky Yamazaki 12 ans ⋅ 43% ⋅ 700ml

    This Japanese single malt is a pillar of the Suntory brand. It is produced at the Yamazaki distillery, located near Kyoto, in a region...

    Regular price 153.00 €
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    Price per unit 218.57 € per l
  • Whisky Yamazaki Single Malt ⋅ 43% ⋅ 700ml

    This elegant Japanese single malt comes from Japan's first distillery, founded near Kyoto in 1923. Entirely distilled in Yamazaki, this emblematic whisky...

    Regular price 105.00 €
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    Price per unit 150.00 € per l
  • Fusetsu sugar cane shochu ⋅ 25% ⋅ 720ml

    This amber sugarcane shochu is aged for over 3 years in the same oak casks used for whisky, to create a...

    Regular price 25.00 €
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    Price per unit 34.72 € per l
  • White peach liqueur Shimizu Hakutoshu Muromachi ⋅ 12.2% ⋅ 500ml

    This delicate, refined liqueur is made from Shimizu Hakuto peaches, famous for their melt-in-the-mouth flesh and natural sweetness. Produced in the Okayama region,...

    Regular price 42.00 €
    Prix promotionnel 42.00 € Regular price
    Price per unit 84.00 € per l
  • Sake Kubota Manjyu junmai daiginjo ⋅ 15.6% ⋅ 720ml

    Kubota Manjyu is a premium, highly sought-after daiginjo made with 35% reduced rice. Its sophisticated nose reveals delicate...

    Regular price 84.00 €
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    Price per unit 116.67 € per l
  • Sabo Taikaian Sweet Potato Shochu ⋅ 25% ⋅ 720ml

    Authentic shochu made from Wakoen tea leaves and locally grown sweet potatoes. You can smell the scent of tea and the sweetness...

    Regular price 29.00 €
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    Price per unit 40.28 € per l
  • Ukiyo Vodka ⋅ Ukiyo ⋅ 700ml

    Ukiyo rice vodka is made from the harvest of long-grain indica rice. The rice is inoculated with black koji,...

    Regular price 44.00 €
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    Price per unit 62.86 € per l
  • Sake kisaki pink junmai daiginjo genshu ⋅ 11% ⋅ 720ml

    Kisaki 50 Pink is a premium sake, made from locally grown Yamada-nishiki rice, then 50% polished. This sake...

    Regular price 48.00 €
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    Price per unit 66.67 € per l
  • Saké Misonotake junmai nature ⋅ 18% ⋅ 720ml

    Founded in 1868, Takeshige is run by the sixteenth generation of the family and produces sake using the traditional Kimoto method. This technique is based on...

    Regular price 38.00 €
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    Price per unit 52.78 € per l
  • Kumanbachi yuzu liqueur ⋅ 7% ⋅ 720ml

    This yuzu liqueur is the result of a long process of research and reflection by the Matsukuraya brewery to meet the demands of...

    Regular price 32.00 €
    Prix promotionnel 32.00 € Regular price
    Price per unit 44.44 € per l
  • Saké Chitosezuru Zuisho junmai daiginjo ⋅ 16% ⋅ 720ml

    This sake is elegant, fragrant, complex and harmonious. It has fruity notes of peach and apricot. Slightly dry, it offers a rich, complex fragrance...

    Regular price 68.00 €
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    Price per unit 94.44 € per l
  • Tokyo Hachio gin with elderflower ⋅ 40% ⋅ 500ml

    Lighter, fresher and more floral than its classic version, Takyo Hachio gin was born of the desire to create a Tokyo...

    Regular price 48.00 €
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    Price per unit 96.00 € per l
  • Whisky Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Box with 2 glasses ⋅ 45% ⋅ 700ml

    From the Miyagikyo distillery, founded in 1969 in a peaceful valley in Miyagi prefecture, this single malt contrasts with the robust style of...

    Regular price 91.00 €
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    Price per unit 130.00 € per l
  • Whisky Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Box with 2 glasses ⋅ 45% ⋅ 700ml

    This boxed set celebrates the heritage of Nikka's first distillery, founded in 1934. Located in Yoichi, on the island of Hokkaido, the distillery draws its inspiration from...

    Regular price 91.00 €
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    Price per unit 130.00 € per l
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Find out more about Japanese spirits

The main types of Japanese spirits include :

  • Sake: Fermented alcohol made from rice, often consumed hot or cold.
  • Shochu: A spirit distilled from various ingredients such as barley, sweet potato and rice.
  • Umeshu: A sweet liqueur made from Japanese plums (ume) macerated in alcohol and sugar.
  • Awamori: Specific Okinawan spirit, distilled from Thai rice.
  • Japanese whisky: Inspired by Scotch whisky, it is renowned for its finesse and complexity.

These spirits offer a rich diversity of flavors and aromas, reflecting the variety of ingredients and production methods used in Japan.

Sake and shochu are two iconic Japanese spirits, but they have some notable differences. Sake is made by fermenting rice, water and koji (a mold used to transform starch into sugar). It is generally sweeter and rounder on the palate. Shochu, on the other hand, is produced by distilling a fermented base from rice, barley, sweet potato or other cereals. It offers a more varied palette of flavors, and can be drier or fruitier, depending on the ingredients used.

Traditionally, Japanese spirits are consumed in different ways:

  • Sake: Served hot or cold, depending on the season and type of sake. Sake is often served in small bowls called "ochoko".
  • Shochu: Can be drunk neat, diluted with hot or cold water, or served over ice. Also popular in cocktails.
  • Umeshu: Generally consumed over ice or with sparkling water.
  • Japanese Whisky: Enjoy neat, with ice, or diluted with water.

These drinks are often accompanied by Japanese dishes, making for a harmonious tasting experience.

The degree of rice polish in sake, known as "seimai buai", refers to the percentage of the outer layer of the rice grain that has been removed prior to fermentation. The more polished the rice, the higher the quality of the sake. For example, a sake with 50% polish means that 50% of the grain has been removed. High-quality sakes like Daiginjo generally have a polish of 50% or more, offering more refined, delicate flavors.

To choose a sake to match your dishes, consider these classic pairings:

  • Sashimi or seafood: Choose a light, dry sake, such as Junmai or Ginjo.
  • Tempura or fried dishes: A richer sake such as Honjozo will balance out the fatty texture.
  • Spicy dishes: A slightly sweet sake such as Nigori (unfiltered sake) will soften the spices.
  • Desserts: Opt for a sweet, fruity sake, or even Umeshu plum liqueur.

The ideal temperature for serving sake depends on its type:

  • Premium sake (Daiginjo, Ginjo): Serve chilled, between 10-15°C, to preserve its delicate aromas.
  • More classic sake (Junmai, Honjozo): Can be served slightly warm (30-40°C) to accentuate umami flavors.
  • Hot sake: Between 40-55°C, for simpler sakes, often consumed in winter.

Shochu is made from a variety of raw materials, each offering distinct flavours:

  • Barley (mugi shochu): Mild and light, often preferred by beginners.
  • Sweet potato (imo shochu): Rich, earthy aromas, more full-bodied.
  • Rice (kome shochu): Mild and subtle, often compared to sake.
  • Buckwheat (sobacha shochu): Unique, aromatic, slightly nutty flavor.
  • Brown sugar (kokuto shochu): Sweet, caramelized flavor, native to Okinawa.

Japanese dishes go perfectly with a variety of spirits:

  • Sake: Sashimi, sushi, tempura, yakitori.
  • Shochu: Grilled dishes, ramen, sukiyaki, izakaya snacks (small bar dishes).
  • Umeshu: Sweet and savoury dishes, light desserts.
  • Japanese Whisky: Grilled meats, dark chocolate, cheese.

Alcohol consumption in Japan is surrounded by many traditions:

  • Kanpai: The traditional Japanese toast, often made by raising a glass before drinking.
  • Filling glasses: The Japanese always fill their neighbor's glass, never their own, as a sign of respect.
  • Drink in moderation: Even at festive gatherings, it's good manners not to get excessively drunk.