Ma Sake is a Japanese liquor store with the largest range of Japanese drinks in Europe.
Discover our carefully curated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, yuzu-shu, umeshu, gin, whisky, awamori, vodka, beer, many fruit sakes and other traditional Japanese drinks.
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The Japanese liquor store Ma Sake, meaning real or authentic sake, is one of only ten Japanese liquor stores in Europe. The store is centrally located in the Netherlands, in the picturesque town of Oldebroek, with easy access and parking available at the shop.
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A selection from our range
Mitsutake Junmai Ginjo is a sake in which the koji is manufactured using a labor-intensive and traditional method called "Box Koji". This results is a delicate taste that can only be achieved through small-scale preparation and traditional artisanal techniques. Lots of fruit notes and light floral notes on the nose such as strawberry, raspberry and white roses. Delicate texture with a lot of depth, a soft and complex sake with a beautiful finish.Best served cold in a white wine glass or the special Sophienwald sake glass.
Sakura Ichiban 3yrs Awamori is a refined Japanese spirit crafted by the renowned Yamakawa Distillery on Okinawa. Aged for three years, it reveals the elegant character of Kūsū (matured Awamori): a gentle fragrance, subtle sweetness and layered complexity that wine lovers will appreciate for its balance and finesse. The name Sakura Ichiban pays tribute to the Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival, the first cherry blossom celebration held annually in Japan. Just as the blossoms mark the start of spring, this Awamori embodies freshness, renewal and delicate beauty. Founded in 1946, Yamakawa Distillery is dedicated to preserving the culture of Kūsū. Using its own source of mineral-rich water, Yamakawa ensures purity and terroir-driven character. Distillation methods focus on maximising flavour extraction with minimal filtration, creating spirits of authenticity and depth. Sakura Ichiban 3yrs combines the elegance of fine aged wine with the craftsmanship of Okinawa’s oldest traditions – a must-discover for connoisseurs seeking distinctive Japanese Awamori.
Makino Botanical Gin is genaamd naar de wereldwijd beroemde botanicus geboren in Sagawa, dezelfde stad waar de Tsukasabotan Sakebrouwerij is gevestigd. Het belangrijkste botanische ingrediënt is Suecozasa (soort bamboebladeren uit de Miyagi-regio), door Dr. Makino vernoemd naar zijn vrouw. Samen met 12 andere plantaardige ingrediënten, waaronder guave, gember en kruiden, allemaal uit de prefectuur Kochi. Deze ingrediënten worden doordrenkt met Tsukasabotan shochu en vervolgens gedistilleerd om Makino Gin te maken.
Sekaiitto Premium Mikan is a refined summer sake, offering a vibrant freshness, balanced acidity, and a subtle, elegant bitterness. Its distinctive character is derived from carefully selected Japanese mikan mandarins. The fruit is pressed whole, including the peel, allowing the essential oils and delicate zest to infuse the sake with depth and complexity. The result is a bright, citrus-driven expression that remains beautifully balanced—never overly sweet—combining the purity of fresh mikan with the sophistication of premium sake.
Salaryman Kintaro is a business manga written by Hiroshi Motomiya that depicts the hero Kintaro Yajima's success and growth as a salaryman. This collaboration was realized to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series in July 2024.The daiginjo sake used in the sake is made from rice polished to 50%, and is slowly and painstakingly brewed through long-term low-temperature fermentation. It has a clean, smooth taste with few impurities, and a fruity, gorgeous aroma. It is also a daiginjo sake with a light taste that is rich and packed with the flavour of rice. Please enjoy this delicious sake along with the famous lines of the main character Kintaro as a source of energy for tomorrow for all salarymen.
Asama Apple is made from the sweet, sour, and delicious apples harvested locally in the Azuma region. The robust flavour will excite and astonish your taste buds. It tastes so much like a refreshing apple. Drink it pure, on the rocks or mixed with soda.
Komachi Sakura Betsugakoi is an authentic sake brewed by skilled brewers who value the old-fashioned taste. The rice is 100% carefully selected from domestic sake brewery-friendly rice "Hida table rice", which has a solid production history. You can feel the richness served cold, warm the rich flavour spreads even more. The gentle and medium sweet taste is a traditional taste nurtured by Hida's extremely cold brewing. The judging panel of the International Wine Challenge (IWC), the world's largest and most authoritative sake and wine competition, was held in Yamagata Prefecture from May 13 to 16 2018r, and it was announced that Hourai Watanabe had won the Gold Award, Gifu Prefecture Trophy, and Great Value Sake in the ordinary sake category. This is the third consecutive year that the Gold Award has been awarded. "Komachi Sakurabetsu Enclosure" broke through the difficulty of 6% in the ordinary sake category and won the gold medal for the third consecutive year. In addition, it won the "Gifu Prefecture Trophy" and "Great Value Sake", which are given to particularly outstanding brands among the gold awards. IWC 2018 overcame the difficulty of winning 6% in the ordinary sake category, was selected as one of 97 brands, and won the gold award for the third consecutive year. In addition, it won the "Trophy" and "Great Value Sake", which are given to particularly outstanding brands among the gold awards. *"Great Value Sake" is an award that is selected from brands with a retail price of 1,000 yen or less in Japan and a production volume of more than 100,000 bottles equivalent to a 4-go bottle.
Forest of Coral 7yrs Awamori is defined by the richness of long ageing. From the glass rises a sweet aroma reminiscent of caramel, leading into a mellow, deep flavour with gentle sweetness. It can be enjoyed neat to appreciate its full character, then on the rocks or diluted with water according to preference. Part of the proceeds from this product support marine conservation initiatives, including coral transplantation projects. Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is the oldest surviving brewery within the Shuri Sanka districts. Closely tied to the Ryukyu royal family, the distillery continues to safeguard the tradition of Ryukyu Awamori while remaining firmly rooted in the history and culture of Shuri.
Aladdin Junmai Aizu Homare's Aladdin is steeped in the fruity aroma from the "Utsukushima Yume" yeast developed by the Fukushima prefecture. The Homare Aladdin Junmai-Sake is served in a small elegant blue bottle, enjoy its refreshing taste.
Ninki Daiginjo sake offers an elegant, luxurious aroma and a smooth, mellow texture, opening with a burst of melon and ripe fruit. The flavour is rich and full-bodied, with a lightly spicy finish that stays refreshing rather than sharp. Subtle sweetness and a clean, lingering aftertaste leave a lasting impression.Best served chilled to highlight its fruity character and silky mouthfeel.Best served in the special Sophienwald Sake Glass.
Kitakata Terroir Episode II Junmai is a Junmai Muroka Genshu sake, or pure rice sake without carbon filtration to which no water has been added before bottling. The sake is made from Yumenokaori sake rice from Kitakata and yeast that was locally developed in Fukushima. In the nose hints of Muscat grapes, melon and Lychee. On the slightly dry pallet, the beautiful, powerful, full, robust taste with lots of Umami stands out. The finish is refined and very enjoyable. A powerful sake that combines wonderfully with grilled dishes, especially when offered hot. The sake can be served cold in a white wine glass or hot in an O-Choko.
Delicate and fresh on the nose, with elegant aromas of white peach and lychee. The palate is exceptionally light and refined, combining a graceful sweetness with a pleasantly dry texture and bright, crisp acidity. The finish is clean, lingering, and beautifully poised, fading with subtle elegance.