Tatenokawa KOMYO Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo Tatenokawa Shuzo | 楯の川酒造 (楯野川)
Tatenokawa Shuzo | 楯の川酒造 (楯野川)

Tatenokawa KOMYO Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

An ethereal and profoundly pure sensory experience. Because the rice is polished to its absolute core, this sake offers an unprecedented level of transparency and silkiness. It presents an incredibly delicate aroma of white flowers and subtle melon. On the palate, it glides effortlessly with zero harshness or off-flavors, delivering a crystalline elegance that gently fades into a fleeting, breathtakingly refined finish. To honor its delicate structure, pair it exclusively with premium, lightly seasoned dishes such as top-tier sashimi, delicate sushi, or fine caviar.
Specifications

Region: Yamagata Prefecture
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: 100% Hyogo-grown Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 1% (A world-first achievement)
Yeast: Yamagata KA, Kyokai 1801
ABV: 15%
Overview

"KOMYO" translates to "Ray of Light," symbolizing a bright new frontier for the sake industry's future. Crafted by Tatenokawa, a prestigious Yamagata brewery dedicated exclusively to brewing Junmai Daiginjo, this masterpiece represents the absolute summit of human brewing capability.

In 2018, the brewery set out to achieve the impossible: polishing the "King of Sake Rice" (Hyogo-grown Yamada Nishiki) down to an unprecedented 1%. This extreme polishing process requires approximately 1,800 hours (75 days) of continuous, closely monitored milling to ensure the rice grains do not crack from friction. The result, released in 2019, is KOMYO Yamada Nishiki. It is not merely a beverage but a historic testament to extreme craftsmanship, offering a flawless, diamond-like purity that no other brewery has ever achieved.
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