Tamano Hikari Black Label Junmai Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

Tamano Hikari Black Label Junmai Daiginjo offers an elegant expression of Omachi rice, with a refined floral-fruity aroma and a clean, polished palate. Gentle sweetness, fresh acidity, and graceful rice umami remain finely balanced, while the 35% polishing ratio lends clarity and finesse. Smooth and composed through the finish, it is best enjoyed chilled in a wine glass. Pair with sushi, sashimi, delicate Japanese cuisine, carpaccio, and other lightly seasoned dishes.

Specifications

Region: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Style: Aromatic • Clean • Light Body
Rice: Omachi (100%, Okayama-grown)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
SMV: +2.5
Acidity: 1.2A
BV: 15%
Size: 720ml
Serving Temperature: Chilled

Overview

Founded in 1673, Tamano Hikari began in Wakayama and later moved to the celebrated brewing district of Fushimi, Kyoto. In 1964, the brewery helped revive junmai sake made only from rice, rice koji, and water. Today it remains one of Japan’s relatively rare breweries dedicated exclusively to Junmai Ginjo and Junmai Daiginjo, emphasizing food-friendly “aji ginjo” that expresses both aroma and rice character.

Black Label is Tamano Hikari’s flagship expression of Omachi, one of Japan’s oldest sake-rice varieties. The brewery polishes Okayama-grown Omachi to exactly 35% in-house, then ferments it slowly at low temperature. The result combines Omachi’s natural depth and umami with the clarity, finesse, and clean finish expected of a highly polished Junmai Daiginjo.

Awards:

• 2025 Kura Master – Platinum Award (Junmai Daiginjo Category)

About the Brewery

Tamano Hikari Shuzo Co., Ltd.

玉乃光酒造株式会社

A brewery founded in 1673 and now based in Kyoto's Fushimi district, known as a specialist junmai-ginjo kura.

Founded

1673

Location

Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Tamano Hikari uses rice, water and koji without added alcohol, pursuing 'aji-ginjo': rice flavor that accompanies and elevates food rather than perfume intended to dominate it.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• Fushimi water
• Omachi grain
• dining table

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

Savory, balanced and quietly aromatic, with rice umami, natural acidity and clean food-oriented cut.

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.