Drunk Monkey "ESSENCE 5 BY CHARTIER"

£48.90

This award-winning 100% Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo handcrafted sake, designed with wine lovers in mind, couldn't be tastier. It's dense and enveloping, with obvious charm, brightness and freshness from its vibrant natural acidity, not unlike the texture of great white wines. For more info please visit us on Instagram @essence5_sake

TASTE… rose, lychee, mango

SERVE… chilled in a white wine glass

PERFECT FOR… enhancing roasted dishes like grilled beef and pan-seared scallops, as well as the fat of cheeses and charcuterie

Shipping: Free shipping with orders over £100

This award-winning 100% Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo handcrafted sake, designed with wine lovers in mind, couldn't be tastier. It's dense and enveloping, with obvious charm, brightness and freshness from its vibrant natural acidity, not unlike the texture of great white wines. For more info please visit us on Instagram @essence5_sake

TASTE… rose, lychee, mango

SERVE… chilled in a white wine glass

PERFECT FOR… enhancing roasted dishes like grilled beef and pan-seared scallops, as well as the fat of cheeses and charcuterie

Shipping: Free shipping with orders over £100

  • ABV: 15%

    Volume: 500ml

    Brewery: Nagayama

    Origin: Sanyoonoda, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

    Grade: Junmai Daiginjo

    Rice Polishing Ratio: 40%

    Best Serving Temperature: 7°C - 13°C

    Storage: Keep in a cool, dark and dry place

  • Aromatic and fruity with balanced acidity and a smooth texture, this sake is perfect for enjoying throughout a meal. When paired with salty and fatty dishes, its fruity sweetness truly comes to life.

    Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Chutney; Duck Rillettes; Cheese & Charcuterie Board

  • After sparking a small revolution in Japan since 2017 with his "New Art of Blending Sake Crafted for Wine Lovers," world-renowned sake master blender and aroma specialist François Chartier has unveiled his latest collaborative project: ESSENCE 5 BY CHARTIER.

    With ESSENCE 5, Chartier draws on 35 years of expertise in beverage tasting, production, and the art of blending to craft innovative sake blends for both sake and wine enthusiasts. The project also highlights selections from small Japanese craft breweries, showcasing their exceptional craftsmanship.

    One standout from the ESSENCE 5 collection is Drunk Monkey, created in collaboration with Nagayama Sake Brewery located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. This sake is crafted using locally grown Yamada Nishiki rice polished down to 40% and the region’s medium-hard water, resulting in a sake that captures the terroir of Yamaguchi Prefecture in every drop.

  • Founded in 1887, Nagayama Brewery seamlessly blends tradition and modernity.

    The brewery’s ethos centres on crafting sake that inspires and brings joy to its consumers. Committed to supporting and revitalising the local community, Nagayama Brewery uses locally sourced ingredients from Yamaguchi Prefecture to create exquisite, terroir-driven sake.