Tatenokawa Kyuryu Junmai Daiginjo 楯野川 急流 純米大吟醸 720ml
Original price
$118.00
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Original price
$324.00
Original price
$118.00
$118.00
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$324.00
Current price
$118.00
Bundle:
1 Bottle - $118 Nett
2 Bottles - $113 Nett Each
3 Bottles - $108 Nett Each
Tatenokawa Kyuryu (急流) is a premium Junmai Daiginjo from Tatenokawa Brewery in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, crafted entirely from the local sake rice Dewasansan and polished to an impressive 33%.
Kyuryu forms part of Tatenokawa's Extreme Series, which explores the possibilities of highly polished sake. While 40–35% polishing is common among premium Daiginjo and Junmai Daiginjo, Kyuryu goes further to 33%, making it an accessible introduction to the world of highly polished premium sake.
The brewery describes Kyuryu as having a rich, ripe-fruit-like fragrance with a delicate expansion of sweetness, umami, acidity and dryness on the palate. Despite its refined polishing, the sake retains the distinctive character and umami of Dewasansan, finishing cleanly and elegantly.
The name Kyuryu (急流) means "rapid current" and references the Mogami River, one of Japan's three major rapid rivers, which reaches the Sea of Japan near Sakata.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Clear and bright.
Nose:
Elegant and expressive, with a rich fragrance reminiscent of ripe, perfectly matured fruit.
Palate:
Smooth and refined, with layers of gentle sweetness, rice-derived umami, acidity and subtle dryness. The 33% polishing brings a clean and sophisticated texture while allowing the character of Dewasansan to remain evident.
Finish:
Clean and graceful, with a lingering combination of fruit, umami and refreshing acidity.