Sake

DISCOVER JAPANESE TRADITION WITHIN OUR PREMIUM SAKE LIST.

Sake is the traditional rice wine of Japan. It comes in several different varieties, and was first made at least 2,000 years ago. Since then, sake has played an important role in Japanese culture and history. Started as "drink of the Gods", it is Japanese national alcoholic drink nowadays the history of sake is steeped in tradition, innovation, and custom.  It has always been the drink to celebrate special occasions and kin’s gatherings.

Different grades of sake

Junmai - no minimum milling ratio, pure rice sake, nothing added other than rice, water and yeast, round & versatile on palate
Ginjo – milling rate of 60% or less, refreshing, fruity & floral
Daiginjo – milling rate of 50% or less, delicate, complex & fragrant

SAKE FLIGHT SELECTIONS – DISCOVER JAPANESE TRADITION

Our sake flights are designed to provide new experience to the customers with the best quality sakes: each sake flight contains 3 different kinds of sake: food matching and style evaluation can be done at the table with relaxing pace.  There will be a sake sommelier service available on the floor if required.

COCOON SPECIAL FLIGHT £12.50 (50ML EACH)

This sake flight is designed to enable you to sample all the different grades of Junmai available allowing you to appreciate the differences in each style. Please ask our sommelier, if you would like to have a straight Junmai sake flight.

SAKE INCLUDED

Nagano Prefecture
Masumi "Okuden Kantsukuri"
Mirror of Truth - A full bodied and comforting sake

Yamagata Prefecture
Dewazakura "Dewasansan"
Green Ridge - Ripe, fragrant green apple with a refreshing aftertaste

Miyagi Prefecture
Hoyo "Kura no Hana"
Fair Maiden - A truly light sake with sweetness, delicacy and finesse  

GINJO FLIGHT £14.50 (50ML EACH)

Ginjo often possess fruity and floral flavour nuances, and tend to be light and refreshing on the palate. To receive the ginjo designation a sake must use rice that has been milled down to 60% of its original size prior to steaming. 

SAKE INCLUDED

Yamagata Prefecture
Dewazakura "Oka"
Cherry Bouquet - Delightful flowery aroma

Yamagata Prefecture
Dewazakura "Izumi Judan"
Tenth Degree - A potent ginjo sake for martini fans - crisp and bone dry

Kochi Prefecture
Tosatsuru
Azure - Crisp with a coastal aroma

DAIGINJO FLIGHT £16.50 (50ML EACH)

Daiginjo take the rice polishing ratio down to 50% or less. They are made in smaller quantities, and rely more on traditional methods. Flavour and aroma profiles tend to be fuller than ginjos with complexity and finesse.

SAKE INCLUDED

Ishikawa Prefecture
Tedorigawa "Yamahai Daiginjo"
Chrysanthemum Meadow - Supple, racy, with enticing imprint of honey and herbs 

Yamaguchi Prefecture
Dassai Migaki 39
Otter Fest 39 - A great balance between richness & sharpness on the palate with a tropical nose of green pineapple & mango

Akita Prefecture
Akitabare "Suirakuten"
Heaven of Tipsy Delight - Multi-hued, delicately aged, a rare find

Cocoon Sake List

Vintages are subject to change without notice
An optional 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill