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Want to switch things up from your go-to wine or whiskey? Grab a bottle of one of these exceptional, locally available sakes for unforgettable sips.

Number 14 – Junmai Ginzo
Zachy’s Wine & Liquor, Scarsdale
$31.99
Best served chilled, this aromatic liquor is acclaimed area company Brooklyn Kura’s classic sake. It boasts an extremely crisp and light taste courtesy of Calrose and Yamada Nishiki rice.
Hakutsuru Junmai Ginjo Superior Sake
Executive Wine & Spirits, Yonkers
$18.99
This popular sake from the Hyogo region of Japan is brewed with local spring water in a traditional method, resulting in flowery undertones and a well-balanced smoothness.
Bunraku Nihonjin No Wasuremono
Westchester Wine Warehouse, White Plains
$12.99
Native yeasts and a host of natural microorganisms imbue this dry, crystal-clear sake with notes of apple, pear, melon, and flowers.
Hakutsuru Sayuri Junmai Nigori
Executive Wine & Spirits, Yonkers
$9.99
Brewed with spring water from Japan’s Mount Rokko, this bright and bold sake, also known as “Little Lilly,” has a slightly sweet finish.