Juyondai Bessen

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Tasting Notes

Juyondai Betsusen is a signature Junmai Ginjo sake crafted by Takagi Shuzo in Yamagata Prefecture. Made with top-grade Yamada Nishiki rice from Hyogo Prefecture, polished to 50%, this sake offers a harmonious balance of flavor and aroma. The bouquet features ripe melon and green apple notes, while the palate delivers a smooth texture with refined umami and a touch of acidity, leading to a clean, lingering finish.

This limited-production sake exemplifies the artistry and dedication of Takagi Shuzo, making it a sought-after addition for any sake enthusiast's collection.

Specifications

Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Hyogo Toku A Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 15%
Brewery: Takagi Shuzo (Yamagata Prefecture)

Overview

Food Pairings: Perfectly complements sushi, sashimi, and other delicate Japanese dishes. It also pairs well with lightly seasoned seafood or vegetable tempura, enhancing their natural flavors.
Serving Recommendation: Best enjoyed slightly chilled (10–15°C) to highlight its refreshing and elegant profile.

About the Brewery

Takagi Shuzo Co., Ltd.

高木酒造株式会社

Founded in 1615 in Murayama, Yamagata, Takagi Shuzo is the home of Juyondai and Asahitaka. Juyondai's modern chapter began in 1994 under fifteenth-generation brewer Akitsuna Takagi. Its richly expressive style helped shape a new era of aromatic, umami-rich sake and made it one of Japan's most sought-after labels.

Founded

1615

Location

Murayama, Yamagata, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Using Sakurashimizu water from Mount Hayama, Takagi Shuzo brings the precision of daiginjo brewing and rigorous quality control to its sake. Careful observation of fermentation and hands-on koji-making support its pursuit of rice flavor, depth and balance. The brewery has also developed distinctive sake rice varieties, including Sakemirai, Ryu no Otoshigo and Ushuhomare.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• Aromatic richness
• Silky texture
• Layered rice umami

A crown jewel of Japanese sake. To SAKEZEN, Juyondai represents the regal side of sake: expressive fruit, graceful sweetness, and layered rice umami carried by a remarkably silky texture. Its signature is generosity with precision, making it a compelling benchmark for the modern aromatic style.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.