Where to buy aged sake in Boston?

[chiQ]

I tried Hanahato Kijoshu at O Ya and really loved it. It's a dessert sake, aged 8 years. I can't seem to find any place in Boston that carries it for sale. I know Oishii serves this particular sake as well. I tried ordering it online but unfortunately Massachusetts law prohibits the shipping of hard alcohol to this state. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to go? Thanks very much in advance!

[cigalechanta]

The wine and cask, across from Dali's in Somerville

[taooffood]

Supposedly stocked by Corporate Wines in Woburn:
http://corpwines.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=39165

Not familiar with the company, but can't hurt to give them a call
http://corpwines.com/index.asp?PageAc...

[jforman]

It just so happens I was at O Ya earlier this week, had the same sake and have been searching for it as well I've found a couple online retailers, one out of CA (liquorama.net), but have not attempted to buy it because of the aforementioned laws prohibiting inbound alcohol shipment to MA.

Did you end up finding it anywhere local?

[rlh]

Unofficial shipments from online retailers are not unheard of - really. Give them a call or send and email to see what's possible. The laws are apparently not clear cut on this and not all retailers just say no and don't try to creatively abide by the requirements.

[krazykid]

You can get it from TrueSake.com:

http://www.truesake.com/sakes/SP01_Ha...

[pickledtink]

Not to be a debbie-downer, but according to that web site, they only ship in CA.

For a local source, I second the Wine & Cheese cask. If they don't have it, they can probably direct you to someone who does.

[BobB]

Massachusetts does not allow alcohol of any sort to be shipped in from out of state to a private individual.

[rlh]

Are you sure? Can you provide the current details? I think this has changed, at least for some wines, or there are LOTS of scofflaws in CA, NY, and FL based on my first-hand experience over the past couple of years.

[BobB]

I just tried to research this on line and it appears that the law has changed somewhat - as best I can determine, out-of-state wineries can now ship into MA, but they must fit certain parameters (small producers only) and go through a complicated permitting and approval process.

[BobB]

Reliable Market in Union Square, Somerville has quite a selection. I don't know about aged, but I've gotten the kind with real gold leaf flakes in it, for a special celebration

[9lives]

Try Golden Goose Market on Commercial St on the Waterfront. I don't know if they have the specific sake you want but they've expanded their offerings. Probably call before driving over.

[capeanne]

Wine and Cheese Cask in Somerville has a good sake selection as well.

[Gabatta]

Try Fresh Pond Liquors (next to Whole Foods in Alewife). I don't know if they have that sake in particular, however they have the largest sake collection I have seen in the area.