Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Tengumai Black Junmai Daiginjo
Tengumai Black Junmai Daiginjo
Class: Junmai Daiginjo, Aged
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 40%
Brewery Location: Ishikawa
Food Pairings: Sushi, Grilled Ayu (sweet trout), Tempura
Tasting Notes: Tengumai Black is aged in Shata Shuzo's brewery for much longer than the rest of their line, and the effect is quite apparent - the elegant, mature aroma and taste mend and mellow the cracks in one's soul. Best enjoyed chilled.
Size: 720ml
Location: NY NJ Distribution
Brewery: Shata Brewery
Founded: 1823
Profile: Established in 1823, in the shadow of one of Japan's largest volcanic mountains "Mt. Haku". With the blessing of this dormant goddess (namely, her naturally filtered water) they brew exquisite sake.
