Heavensake Unveils Prestige III Sake
The premium sake was co-created by a Champagne cellar master and a sake brewer and is encased in porcelain from a Saga Prefecture lab.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Japanese Food
Heavensake has unveiled Prestige III, a premium sake co-created by Champagne cellar master Régis Camus and Chief Brewer Nanami Watanabe of Niizawa Sake Brewery in Miyagi. It debuted at Sushi Noz in New York City, with RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan as guest of honor, and is priced at $350 per bottle in the U.S.
Why it matters
The release combines Champagne-style assemblage techniques with traditional Japanese brewing, offering a new high-end option for sake buyers. It is also available through several U.S. restaurants and retailers, expanding access to the premium category.
Prestige III retails for $350 per bottle in the U.S. and is recommended to be served at 54°F. The bottle is handcrafted porcelain from Arita Porcelain Lab, and the production run size is not stated.
The players
Heavensake
Heavensake is a sake brand that is marketing Prestige III to U.S. consumers through its own website and partner venues.
RZA
RZA is a member of the Wu-Tang Clan who endorsed Prestige III and attended its debut in New York City.
The details
Prestige III was produced by blending distinct sakes to heighten fragrance, balance, and mouthfeel, and it is encased in porcelain made by Arita Porcelain Lab in Saga Prefecture. A special pink porcelain edition was also unveiled to mark Heavensake's tenth anniversary.
Timeline
Heavensake publicly announced the Prestige III launch on November 3, 2026.
The Prestige III debut gathering took place at Sushi Noz in New York City.
Culture Shift
Prestige III pairs traditional Japanese porcelain craft with Champagne-style blending methods, reflecting a broader trend of premium Japanese food and drink brands presenting heritage production to international consumers. The Yazaemon kiln's porcelain tradition dates to 1804, grounding the release in a long Arita craft lineage.
Prestige III is sold at Sushi Noz in New York, Sushi By Scratch in Los Angeles, Mino Omakase in Boca Raton, and The Setai in Miami, and it can be bought online at $350 per bottle. Buyers can serve it chilled at 54°F for the recommended tasting experience.
The takeaway
Prestige III shows how assemblage techniques from Champagne can be applied to sake to create a more layered, balanced product. Readers interested in premium sake can compare bottles by blending method and serving temperature before buying.
Further reading
For more on the cuisine and drinks behind this release, explore Japanese Food coverage.
More information
Purchase or learn more about the release on the Heavensake Prestige III purchase page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Maxim.
