Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo Komyo Yamada Nishiki | The Realm of the Ultimate

Tatenokawa Brewery's Pinnacle Masterpiece | Restoring Sake's Rightful Prestige

Tatenokawa Brewery's pinnacle masterpiece, "Komyo Yamada Nishiki", challenges sake history's once-impossible threshold — 1% seimaibuai. Hand-selecting Hyogo's "King of Sake Rice", Yamada Nishiki, the brewery polishes each grain to a mere 1% core (99% removed) — a feat of extraordinary craftsmanship.

Shattering the myth that ultra-polished rice produces thin sake, this expression reveals an extraordinary transparency and profound umami depth — crystal-clear yet richly layered, weaving pure fruit aromatics, refined rice sweetness, and silky texture into a single experience. This is no mere sake; it is a liquid artwork carrying the soul of master brewers, redefining what sake can truly be. A masterpiece born to restore sake's rightful prestige — for sake collectors, connoisseurs, dream-grade enthusiasts, and the most prestigious business gifting.

Core Brewing Character | Hyogo Yamada Nishiki × 1% Polishing

• The King of Sake Rice — Yamada Nishiki:Hyogo-grown Yamada Nishiki is universally recognized as the finest sake rice in Japan, lending elegant structure and delicate fruit aromatics
• 1% Seimaibuai Pinnacle:Challenging sake history's once-impossible threshold, 99% of the grain is polished away to retain only the 1% core — the highest masterpiece of the Tatenokawa range
• 0.1°C Precision Brewing:Brewed with 0.1°C-precision temperature control in small hand-crafted batches, ensuring every bottle achieves the absolute pinnacle of quality

Tasting Notes

• Nose:Crystal-clear, opening with pure fruit aromatics, white blossoms, pear, and a touch of molasses
• Palate:Silky, rounded, and graceful — Yamada Nishiki's umami sweetness and refined fruit unfold layer by layer; mid-palate reveals honey, white peach, and gentle spice
• Finish:Long and pure, with lingering Yamada Nishiki rice fragrance — the absolute refinement of the King of Sake Rice

Recommended Serving

• Chilled (5–10°C):The ideal serving temperature for Junmai Daiginjo — fully expressing Yamada Nishiki's refined fruit and umami
• Wine Glass Service:A white wine glass (rather than an ochoko) better releases Yamada Nishiki's layered aromatics
• Food Pairing:Pairs beautifully with premium sushi, white-fleshed sashimi, kaiseki cuisine, and wagashi sweets
• Storage:Store in a cool, dark place — drink soon after opening to enjoy peak flavor

Specifications

• Brewery:Tatenokawa Brewery (Yamagata Prefecture)
• Type:Junmai Daiginjo
• Rice:Hyogo-grown Yamada Nishiki
• Seimaibuai:1% (pinnacle masterpiece)
• Brewing:0.1°C precision control, small-batch hand-crafted
• Volume:720ml

A masterpiece born to restore sake's rightful prestige — for sake collectors, connoisseurs, dream-grade enthusiasts, and the most prestigious business gifting.