Tamajiman Yamahai Junmai Genshu
Tamajiman Yamahai Junmai Genshu
Our Take
Tamajiman Yamahai Jumnai Genshu from Ishikawa Brewery based in Tokyo, Japan at the offset strikes a classic sake profile: it’s clean, medium-to-fuller bodied and inspires you to grab some charcoal grilled skewers like yakitori. You’ll certainly want to have some food with this sake.
Where it shines more is when you gently heat up the Tamajiman sake to jo-kan (115 degrees F/45 degrees C) or even atsu-kan (125 degrees F/50 degrees Celsius). At that point, heat draws out a surprising sweetness in the sake that keeps you refilling your sakazuki cup time after time. If there was a sake to open up with your warm meal especially on the colder days, this is it.
Details
Junmai Ginjo
Seimaibuai: 65%
720ml
Made in Tokyo
What is Yamahai?
Yamahai sake is a type of traditional Japanese sake that is made using the yamahai brewing method. The name "yamahai" refers to the method of brewing in which lactic acid bacteria are naturally present in the air, rather than being added to the sake through a starter culture. This method is considered to be more traditional and labor-intensive, and it results in a sake with a stronger, more pronounced acidity and a deeper, richer flavor. Yamahai sake is often considered to be a more full-bodied and complex sake, and it is often enjoyed by sake connoisseurs who appreciate its unique and intense flavors.
What is Genshu?
Genshu sake is a type of Japanese sake that is undiluted by water. Unlike most sake, which is diluted with water before bottling to lower the alcohol content, Genshu sake is bottled at its original alcohol content (usually around 18-20%) and is not diluted. This results in a sake that is stronger in flavor and alcohol content, and typically has more robust and full-bodied taste. The name genshu comes from the word "original" and "alcohol" meaning it is in its original strength. Genshu sake is often served chilled or at room temperature, and it is often appreciated by sake connoisseurs who enjoy a bold and intense flavor.
About Ishikawa Brewery
Founded in 1863, Ishikawa Brewery is located in the outskirts of Tokyo and produces premium sake and beer. The traditional brewery offers a wide range of sake options that cater to different tastes, from dry to sweet, and from light to full-bodied. The brewery has been making its premium “Tamajiman” branded sake for over a 100 years.
