Hakutsuru “Tenku” Yamadanishiki
Hyogo prefecture
Highest expression of Yamadanishiki
Everything is done by hand to ensure the rice is perfectly prepared; washing it bag by bag, and preparing the koji in small batches for the most even result. A time-consuming, free-drip filtration method is used, producing limited quantities of fresh, sharp-tasting sake that is delicate yet deep in flavor. Each bottle features a unique serial number, so you know it’s one-of-a-kind. “Tenku” Yamadanishiki has won gold and platinum awards at International Wine Challenge 2019, Kura Master 2021, and Milan Sake Challenge 2023.
Characteristics
| Brand | Hakutsuru |
| Brewery | Hakutsuru Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki |
| Yeast variety | In-house |
| Alcohol | 16.30% |
| RPR | 38% |
| SMV | 1.0 |
| Acidity | 1.4 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Hakutsuru is made in Hyogo prefecture in the Kinki region.
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Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Pear
Recommended Pairing
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Aperitif
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Seafood
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Veggies
Hakutsuru Brewing Company
Hakutsuru Brewing Company was founded in 1743 in Nadagogo, an area with a Geographical Indication today. Using the blessings of the land and their exemplary pursuit of innovation, Hakutsuru has become one of the top-selling sake breweries in Japan. Whether it's doing deep research into water sources, building research facilities for proprietary yeast, or developing their own unique sake rice, this company goes above and beyond to be at the forefront of sake brewing. They’ve even expanded by becoming a major shareholder in Oregon’s craft sake brewery, SakeOne! All this makes Hakutsuru a brewery well worth checking out.
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