The Story
Sakura Shimizu
At the heart of Takagi Shuzo’s craftsmanship lies "Sakura Shimizu," a legendary natural spring that flows within the brewery. Sourced from the deep snowmelt of the Ou Mountains and filtered through the earth for decades, this water is exceptionally fine, sweet, and soft. It provides the foundational "silky texture" characteristic of Juyondai, allowing the sake to exude a dense, aromatic bouquet while maintaining an astonishing sense of purity and a weightless finish.
The Sake
Three Exclusive Rice Varieties
Takagi Shuzo is not only an artist of brewing but a pioneer of agriculture. The 14th-generation head, Tatsugoro Takagi, spent 18 years cross-breeding and developing three exclusive rice varieties that are now considered treasures of the sake world:
Ryuno-otoshigo: Known for its profound depth and complexity, creating a mystical and ever-evolving flavor profile.
Sakemirai: Named "The Future of Sake," it is characterized by a powerful and open aroma. In a gesture of true leadership, its seeds were shared with other prestigious breweries.
Ushu-homare: A masterpiece designed to embody the terroir of Yamagata, balancing elegance with the signature richness of the brewery.
The Sake
Flamboyant and Savory
The flavor profile of Takagi Shuzo is the definitive expression of "Hojun-umakuchi" (Rich and Savory). Upon the first sip, a flamboyant bouquet of melon, white peach, and ripe pear envelops the senses—a result of meticulously balanced esters. It offers a succulent, fruit-like sweetness supported by a refined acidic structure, leading to an elegant finish with zero resistance. This paradox of "extravagant richness" and "ultimate transparency" is the royal secret that has kept Juyondai at the absolute zenith of the sake world for over three decades.
From Takagi Shuzo
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