Tatenokawa #1 Zenith Komyo Yamada Nishiki | 720ML

Detailed Description

A world first in sake making, Zenith from Tatenokawa is a brew that has been made with rice polished to a rate of just 1%. The result is a supremely clean & fresh sake with a delicate balance of fresh fruit & floral character.

Tatenokawa #1 Zenith Komyo Yamada Nishiki | 720ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Very elegant and precise aromas.

Palate: Clean & fresh sake with a delicate balance of fresh fruit & floral character.

Finish: Elegant long lasting aftertaste.

Distillery Information

Tatenokawa was founded in 1832 and later named “Castle Brook” (Tatenokawa) by the Lord of the local Shonai Clan. The current, 6th generation president, Sato Junpei, leads a young team (all in their 30s) and strives to make the best quality sake in Japan. When Sato-san took over the brewery in 2001 he was faced with a difficult decision; like many breweries, sales were slow with fridges full of dead stock. Sato-san had to decide whether to end 170 years of sake making history or to find a way to reinvigorate his brewery. He chose that latter, focusing on quality by cutting the number of products to just one and vastly reducing production volumes.