Doi Shuzo, Takatenjin Sword fo the Sun Tokubetsu Honjozo Bottles $/bottle $/case $/oz 1 20.83 — 0.86 6 (1cs) 19.33 116.00 0.79 Type Sake - Honjozo Region Chubu, Japan Size 720 mL × 6 SKU 193263 Distributor Ruby Wines Concentrated aromas of green melon rind, pear, and banana, with a creamy, slightly lactic quality to the finish.
The brewery was founded by Yasuichi Doi, the village leader who fought many battles near the ruins of Takatenjin Castle. This is the?little brother? Of Soul of the Sensei, and shares the bright aromas, flavors, and nature of all products from this brewery. It is very close to being a ginjo, but reined in by flavors and aromas to allow more easy drinking.
Easily one of the best bangs for the buck of any sake product in Japan or the US. Technical notesSeimaibuai: 60% (40% of rice grain polished away) Rice: Yamada Nishiki & Haenuki Nihonshu-do: 4 Alcohol: 15. 5% Acidity: 1. 3Food pairingTry it with grilled Siracha-buttered shrimp, or roasted beet, kumquat, and farro salad with microgreens and white grapefruit vinaigrette.
About This Sake:The brewery was founded by Yasuichi Doi, the village leader who fought many battles near the ruins of Takatenjin Castle. This is the “little brother” of Soul of the Sensei, and shares the bright aromas, flavors, and nature of all products from this brewery. It is very close to being a ginjo, but reined in by flavors and aromas to allow more easy drinking. Easily one of the best bangs for the buck of any sake product in Japan or the US.Tasting Notes/Food Pairing:Concentrated aromas of green melon rind, pear, and banana, with a creamy, slightly lactic quality to the finish. Great structure and depth, plus plenty of complexity.
Try it with grilled Siracha-buttered shrimp, or roasted beet, kumquat, and farro salad with microgreens and white grapefruit vinaigrette.Sake Facts:Quality Grade: Tokubetsu HonjozoSeimaibuai: 60% (40% of rice grain polished away)Rice: Yamada Nishiki & HaenukiNihonshu-do: 4Alcohol: 15.5%Acidity: 1.3.