Taiheizan Tenko
太平山 天巧
Junmai Daiginjo / 720ml / 16% ABV
By Kodama Jozo
€30,00
A masterpiece of Junmai Daiginjo, crafted from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 40% using the Akita-style Kimoto method the brewery helped pioneer. Platinum Award and one of five TOP brands in the Junmai Daiginjo category at Kura Master 2024; Gold at Sake Competition 2024.
Product Description
Yamada Nishiki polished to 40%, brewed with the traditional Akita-style Kimoto starter. SMV +2, acidity 1.5. Exceptional clarity and elegance. Platinum Award and TOP 5 brand at Kura Master 2024 (Junmai Daiginjo category); Gold (2nd in category) at Sake Competition 2024.
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Polish (seimaibuai)
- 40%
- SMV
- +2
- Acidity
- 1.5
Brewery Information
Kodama Jozo · 小玉醸造
Taiheizan 太平山
Founded in 1879 by Kumenosuke Kodama as a miso and soy sauce brewery in what is now Katagami City. The brewery began sake production in 1913, naming its brand after the local landmark Mt. Taihei. In 1933 it released Japan's first-ever chilled sake, and the following year won first place out of 5,169 entries at the National Sake Competition. The current head is 5th-generation president Shinichiro Kodama. The brewery also produces Akita's first craft gin.
Shipping Info
Shipped from Amsterdam (Danshiko Lab B.V.), same-day EU dispatch. Ingredients: rice, rice koji (Aspergillus oryzae), water.