TAMA NO HIKARI SHUZO
Brewery: Tamanohikari Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
Founded: 1673
For over 300 years, Tamano Hikari Brewery has been working their hardest to brew supreme quality sake. Their motto is that "Good Sake comes from Good Rice" and so they polish all of their sake rice - obtained through contracts with private farmers - within the walls of their brewery. They were one of the first to halt the use of additives like alcohol and sugar, but were also the first to halt use of preservatives, and basically reestablished Junmai sake. In 1980, they added Ginjo style sake to their repertoire. Now almost all the sake they produce is Junmai Ginjo style.
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Tamano Hikari Brewery's first sparkling sake, crafted through in-bottle secondary fermentation. This lightly cloudy sparkling sake boasts natural bubbles, complemented by the umami and subtle sweetness typical of sake. It stimulates the palate and is ideal not only as an aperitif or toast, but also as a versatile pairing throughout a meal.
Overview
Food Pairings: Grilled fish, French cuisine, Italian cuisine
Specifications
Class: n/a
Rice: Yamada Nishiki, etc.
Rice-Polishing Ratio: undisclosed
ABV: 10%
Size: 360ml, 720ml
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This Junmai Daiginjo sake is made by hand using the original sake rice "Omachi", which is polished to exactly 35% in-house. The aroma is a subtle expression of the flavor of "Omachi", and it is the masterpiece of "Tamanohikari" in Fushimi, Kyoto.
Overview
Food Pairings: Sushi and sashimi, Japanese cuisine
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Omachi
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
ABV: 15%
Size: 720ml
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This sake offers soft, floral, fruity, and mochi aromas that rise gently from the glass and are echoed beautifully on the palate. It has a delicate, smooth texture with a light and clean finish, making it an exceptionally easy-to-drink choice. Best enjoyed chilled!
Overview
Food Pairings: Versatile with a wide variety of foods, from more delicate sushi and tempura to more richly flavored, western foods!
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Iwai
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 16%
Size: 720ml
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This Junmai Ginjo grade canned sake has a natural acidity balanced with soft and savory Umami characteristics. Has light flower and grain notes on the nose, and a refreshing medium-short finish. Popular for Izakaya and Ramen shops.
Overview
Food Pairings: Ramen, Tempura, and other kinds of Japanese Cuisine
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 15%
Size: 180ml
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Tasting Notes
Made with Omachi rice, the grandfather of all sake rice, and has a fruity Ginjo aroma and a deep flavor.
Overview
Food Pairings: Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura and Many other Japanese dishes
Awards: 2011 Sake Service Institute Show Gold Prize
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Omachi
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 16%
Size: 300ml, 720ml
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For Sake Slurries! This Ginjo Sake that has been made for over 340 years is stored in freezer proof packs - the brewery recommends that you freeze this sake and pour into your glass for a very special treat, but it can be enjoyed in the normal fashion as well.
Overview
Food Pairings: Ramen, Japanese Food, Tempura
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamadanishiki & Others
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 15%
Size: 300ml
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Tasting Notes
Tamano Hikari Brewery draws out the umami from their rice in this slightly acidic sake in order to best draw out the flavor of the raw ingredients. Boasts a subtle flavor and aroma, and a clean finish. Tamano Hikari Tokusen has a long history of sales in Kyoto.
Overview
Food Pairings: Fish, BBQ, Hotpot
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki & Others
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 15%
Size: 1800ml
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This rich, dry sake has calm and shy floral aromatics which contrast radically against the autumnal flavors on the palate - shoyu, burnt caramel, and a soft but tart maple sap finish. Hiyaoroshi style sake are made and pasteurized at the end of brewing season, then are put to sleep over the warm winter months in the coldest part of the brewery. When the cold ("hiya") of fall and winter starts to descend ("oroshi"), the sake is bottled and sold without a second pasteurization. These sake should be consumed while the weather is still cold, and tend to have very rich and rounded flavor profiles, so they pair perfectly with the seasonal dishes of autumn.
Overview
Food Pairings: Tempura, Grilled Saba, Pumpkin Gnocchi in Herb Butter Sauce, Kushiyaki with Shoyu Tare, and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Kyoto Sake Rice
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 15%
Size: 720ml
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This 'classic' sake has a rich and pillowy texture, pleasant acidity and great depth of flavor. The Yamahai brewing method is utilized, which doubles the skill and time required to brew - the Yamahai method employs strict temperature and cleanliness controls to foster the growth of a rich, healthy and natural brew high in peptides and umami components as well as natural lactic acid. This sake is best enjoyed warmed in the winter, but chilling draws out a tight vibrancy that is positively delicious.
Overview
Food Pairings: Yakitori, Steak, Hotpot "Nabe"
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki, etc.
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 16%
Size: 300ml, 720ml, 1800ml
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Seasonal. A refreshing mouthfeel with a good balance of natural acidity and umami. Enjoy the fresh taste and the richness of undiluted sake of Junmai Ginjo Shinmai Shinshu.
Overview
Food Pairings: Hot pot and Japanese food in general (sashimi)
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Domestic Sake Rice
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 17%
Size: 720ml
Tasting Notes
This Junmai Ginjo offers a clean and refreshing taste, with a well-balanced harmony of natural acidity and the rich umami of rice. Its full- bodied flavor pairs beautifully with both meat and fish dishes. Carefully handcrafted, it embodies the passion and spirit of the brewers at Tamano Hikari Brewery.
Overview
Food Pairings: Yakitori, Grilled fish, BBQ
Specifications
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki, etc.
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 15%
Size: 720ml
Brewery Profile
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