SAKE OVERVIEW
This sake commemorates the life of the previous Toji who was a Brew Master Sensei and one of the “Four Guardians of Heaven” from the prestigious Noto Toji Guild. The brewery continues its former sensei's traditions with this clean, dry and rich brew which is considered one of Japan's most highly regarded sake. A rare combination of concentrated fruit aromatics and dry mouthfeel in a Junmai Daiginjo.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of honeydew melon, green apple and muscat grape.
Food Pairing
Try with tuna tartare, grilled prawns with lemongrass, apple and jicama slaw, goat cheese with lavender honey.
Tech Details
- Alcohol:
- 16.8%
- Sizes:
-
12/300ml
6/720ml
- Suggested Retail Prices:
-
$
$
- UPC Codes:
-
835603005585
835603005578
- Seimaibuai:
- 50%
- Rice:
- Yamada Nishiki
- Nihonshu-Do:
- +5
- Acidity:
- 1.4
Doi Brewery
In a region of endless sunshine and pristine water sources, brewery Doi Shuzo stands out as an iconic producer of the fruity, dry style of sake that the area is known for.
- Takatenjin is brewed at Doi Shuzo, which is recognized for its environmentally-friendly use of solar power, on-site water treatment, and other renewable energy sources.
- Pure water put Shizuoka on the map for its tea production and its concentration of wasabi fields—two delicate products that require flawless water like sake does.
- Brewery Name:
- Doi Brewery
- Brewery Founded:
- 1868
- Toji (master brewer):
- Minori Shimba
- Brewery Location:
- Shizuoka
- Brewery President:
- Yaichi Doi