Juyondai Kuronawa Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

Juyondai Kuronawa, translating to “Black String,” symbolizing the practice of marking premium rice bags with black strings to distinguish precious rice. It conveys a sense of rarity and respect. Crafted by Takagi Shuzō in Yamagata Prefecture and using Yamada Nishiki polished to 35%, this daiginjo evokes luxurious, nuanced aromas of pear, La France, green apple, and white flowers, with evolving depth and elegance. On the palate, it strikes a refined balance, starting with subtle sweetness and a whisper of sourness that transitions into a smooth, composed finish. This sake is celebrated for its expressive fruit character, fragrant purity, and superb refinement.

A rare and esteemed Daiginjo, Juyondai Kuronawa captivates with its aromatic depth, refined texture, and graceful transition from subtle sourness to mellow sweetness. Elegantly balanced and exquisitely polished, it stands among the top offerings in the Juyondai portfolio.

Specifications

Region: Yamagata Prefecture, JapanClass: Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice Polishing Ratio: 35%
ABV: 15%
Serving Temperature: Chilled
Size: 720ml

Overview

Best served well‑chilled, Kuronawa pairs brilliantly with delicate seafood, such as oysters, shellfish, sashimi, sushi, and light white fish dishes where its elegance and nuanced flavor profile can shine.

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.