Based in 2016 and launched to the U.S. market in 2017, HEAVENSAKE is an award-winning assortment of 5 heavenly smooth premium sakes (“BEST SAKE” winner at the San Francisco IWC in 2019 & 2020).
Handcrafted and produced in Japan, HEAVENSAKE celebrates the union between the standard artwork of Japanese sake-making and Champagne assemblage methods. It’s the first Franco-Japanese collaboration within the sake world, co-founded by acclaimed French Chef de Cave, Régis Camus.
HEAVENSAKE’s four expressions are all of the prestigious Junmai sake class, which translates to “PURE” in Japanese, with 2x JUNMAI DAIGINJO, 2x JUNMAI GINGO and their unique creation “JUNMAI 12” a 12% Low ABV/Low Calories sake with 25% less alcohol and 25% calories than normal Junmai sakes.
Camus is an eight-time winner of the prestigious “WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR” award at the INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE, the world’s finest and most meticulously judged wine competition. In contrast to traditional batched sakes, Camus’ vision brings his expertise in the art of blending Champagne vintages to HEAVENSAKE.
The sakes’ unparalleled smoothness comes from Regis’s skillful assemblage, blending different sakes from the partner brewery. Working closely with the Tojis (sake brewmasters), Regis created five expressions that all meet the highest standards of balance, purity, and refinement to reflect the meaning of Junmai. The four HEAVENSAKE breweries are amongst Japan’s most respected: Dassai, Urakasumi, Konishi, and Hakushika.
Extremely food-friendly and envisioned to be enjoyed at any time of the day – much like a glass of wine or a good fresh beer – HEAVENSAKE is made of only three ingredients: rice, water, koji for fermentation, a process similar to that of beer brewing. Each expression is meant to be enjoyed chilled and served in a wine glass. The distinct blends are all-natural, created with no distilled alcohol or added sugar, sulfite-, gluten-, and additive-free, and are three times less acidic than wine. Given these qualities, HEAVENSAKE is the ideal drink for any bon-vivant looking for “A BETTER HIGH ” (The mission of HEAVENSAKE, remaining sharp even after a playful time.).
HEAVENSAKE’s four expressions include:
- JUNMAI DAIGINJO: MSRP for 1 bottle: $84.99 | 720ML | ABV: 16%
- Dassai Brewery (founded in 1890): Located in the Yamaguchi prefecture, Dassai has been brewing sake for 200 years and is renowned for only making Junmai Daiginjo using highly milled Yamana Nishiki rice.
- Begins with delicate floral, grape, apple, and lush tropical fruit on the nose. The palate is vibrant, rich, and aromatic with flavors of early summer pears, wild red berries, and muscat grapes. Recommended pairings: uni, lobster, pata negia iberico ham, Parmigiano Reggiano, ingredients with strong Unami, tiramisu, chocolate fondant, crème brûlée.
- To Camus, Daiginjo is like walking into a magnificent Japanese palace with a sense of joy and refinement.
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- JUNMAI GINJO: MSRP for 1 bottle: $39.99 | 720ML | ABV: 15%
- Urakasumi Brewery: Located in the Miyagi prefecture, founded in 1724, Urakasumi has provided the sacred sake for the Shiogama Shrine. The 13th generation of the Saura family manages the brewery.
- On the nose are notes of lemon peel, cocoa, and crème brûlée, accompanied by a crisp, light, and refreshing palate with honeycomb, nougat, and white raisin. Recommended pairings: ceviche, raw oysters, tuna tartare, arctic char, sashimi, sushi, green salads, tempura vegetables, lightly spicy food, chicken.
- For Camus, Ginjo is like the first day of Spring with its warm rays of sunshine.
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- JUNMAI 12: MSRP for 1 bottle: $29.99 | 720ML | ABV: 12.5%
- Konishi Brewery: Located in the Hyogo Prefecture, Hakushika is the oldest single-family brewery dating back to 1550. The 16th generation of the family is managing the business with Akiko Konishi as their first female CEO.
- The nose offers rich notes of salted caramel, cacao, kumquat, and almond, followed by a round palate, dry to off-dry, and pleasing pastry notes with a bright, fresh finish. Recommended pairings include ceviche, raw oysters, tuna tartare, poached fish, shrimp cocktails, sashimi, Margherita pizza, burgers, New York strip steaks. According to Camus, Junmai 12 is inspired by the rosés of Provence and the lightness of champagne – elegant and easy on the palate.
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- SAKE BABY!: MSRP for 1 bottle: $19.99 | MSRP for a 3-pack: $59.00 | 300ML | ABV: 15.5%
- Hakushika Brewery: Hakushika became famous in the 1600s for its innovative sake brewing techniques. Hakushika means “white deer” in Japanese and symbolizes longevity.
- Floral on the nose with hints of jasmine and violet, featuring a fruity flavor with silky pear and white plum notes. Pairs well with sushi, pizza, pasta, rice, and raspberries.
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From the sake to the bottle itself, everything is produced in Japan. The distinct, proprietary shape of the HEAVENSAKE bottle took nearly 18 months to design and was born from the challenge of finding a shape that respected the traditionally understated elegance of Japanese culture while expressing the brand’s modern personality. The result is a vessel that evokes the purity of water, champagne’s character, and the timelessness of wine – life in a drop. The HEAVENSAKE logo (RAKKAN) is a reference to the brand’s Franco-Japanese heritage: The hexagonal shape represents France due to the country’s six-sided shape, while the interior lines are inspired by Japanese kanji (calligraphy), creating three hexagons to represent water, rice, and koji – the three main ingredients that produce sake.
Beloved by notable cultural icons and celebrities including, Neil Patrick Harris, Dita Von Teese, A$AP Rocky, Irina Shayk, or Emily Ratajowski, HEAVENSAKE is easily found at acclaimed restaurants and hotels across the U.S., including MASA, Sushi Nakazawa, Gjelina, The Setai, PLANTA, Casa Faena, O Ya, Sushi by Bou and many more. Today, HEAVENSAKE is distributed nationally by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and available for purchase at reputable retailers across the country, including Bowery & Vine, Erewhon, Whole Foods, BevMo!, and Trader Joe’s.
For more information about HEAVENSAKE, please visit www.heavensake.com, contact hello@pommecreative.com and follow the brand on Instagram @heavensake.
