Tenzan Shichida Junmai Daiginjo Sake - 720 ml
Tenzan Shichida Junmai Daiginjo is a super-premium sake produced by the Tenzan Sake Brewery on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Founded in 1875, the brewery originally began as a flour and noodle milling business before transitioning into sake production. Under the leadership of the 6th generation of the Shichida family, the brewery has gained international acclaim for its "modern yet timeless" approach. This specific expression is part of the Shichida line, which focuses on a "juicy" mouthfeel and robust umami, utilizing the medium-hard groundwater from Mount Tenzan and the nearby Gion River—a site famous for its fireflies, a natural indicator of water purity.
Spirit Description
This sake is an elegant, highly aromatic expression that balances sophisticated fruit notes with a silky texture. The nose is characterized by an "enthralling" bouquet of white flowers, violets, pineapple, and musk melon. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and smooth, offering a refined acidity and a complex profile of white peach, tropical fruit cocktail, and sweet rice cake. Unlike many delicate Daiginjos, the Shichida house style ensures a rich, clean finish with a distinctive umami backbone, often attributed to the brewery’s decision to avoid charcoal filtration (muroka) for this series. It is crafted from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 45% and is typically bottled at 16% ABV with a Sake Meter Value (SMV) of +1.6 to +2.
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Tenzan Shichida Junmai Daiginjo is a super-premium sake produced by the Tenzan Sake Brewery on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Founded in 1875, the brewery originally began as a flour and noodle milling business before transitioning into sake production. Under the leadership of the 6th generation of the Shichida family, the brewery has gained international acclaim for its "modern yet timeless" approach. This specific expression is part of the Shichida line, which focuses on a "juicy" mouthfeel and robust umami, utilizing the medium-hard groundwater from Mount Tenzan and the nearby Gion River—a site famous for its fireflies, a natural indicator of water purity.
Spirit Description
This sake is an elegant, highly aromatic expression that balances sophisticated fruit notes with a silky texture. The nose is characterized by an "enthralling" bouquet of white flowers, violets, pineapple, and musk melon. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and smooth, offering a refined acidity and a complex profile of white peach, tropical fruit cocktail, and sweet rice cake. Unlike many delicate Daiginjos, the Shichida house style ensures a rich, clean finish with a distinctive umami backbone, often attributed to the brewery’s decision to avoid charcoal filtration (muroka) for this series. It is crafted from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 45% and is typically bottled at 16% ABV with a Sake Meter Value (SMV) of +1.6 to +2.
