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.

About the Brewery

Tatenokawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.

楯の川酒造株式会社

Founded in Sakata in 1832, Tatenokawa began sake brewing in 1854 and has focused on junmai daiginjo since 2010.

Founded

1832

Location

Sakata, Yamagata, Japan

Brewing philosophy

It seeks sake as close to pure as possible from rice, koji, yeast and water, sourcing from known growers, milling in-house and concentrating on a single premium category to improve quality.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• sacred spring
• shield crest
• pure rice daiginjo

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

Polished and transparent, retaining rice sweetness and umami inside a clean, easy-to-read junmai-daiginjo frame.

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.