DENSHU JUNMAI YAMAHAI SHIKOMI 50TH 田酒 50周年記念ボトル 純米酒 山廃仕込 古城錦 720ml

Brewed by Nishida Shuzo (西田酒造店) in Aomori Prefecture, Denshu Junmai Yamahai Shikomi 50th Anniversary (田酒 50周年記念ボトル) is a limited commemorative release honouring half a century of the Denshu brand — one of Japan’s most respected sake names.

This special-edition Junmai Yamahai Shikomi uses Gojō Nishiki rice (古城錦), a rare Aomori-grown variety known for its fine grain and soft texture, polished to 55%. The Yamahai brewing method enhances depth, richness, and layered umami. Expect a complex bouquet of toasted rice, dried fruits, and gentle spice, leading to a full-bodied palate with elegant acidity and smooth, rounded finish — mature, soulful, and deeply satisfying.

Tasting Profile:

• 🍶 Style: Junmai (Yamahai Shikomi – traditional starter method)

• 🌾 Rice: Gojō Nishiki (古城錦, Aomori-grown)

• 💧 Prefecture: Aomori, Japan

• 🔹 Polishing Ratio: 55 %

• 🔸 ABV: 16 %

• 🌡️ Best Served: Slightly warmed (40 °C) or at room temperature

• 🍱 Pairing: Grilled eel, miso-marinated fish, wagyu, or aged cheese

Why It Stands Out:

• 🏆 50th Anniversary Commemorative Bottle — a collector’s release

• 🍶 Brewed in the Yamahai style for richer umami and complexity

• 🌾 Made with rare Aomori-grown Gojō Nishiki rice

• 🇯🇵 From Nishida Shuzo — home of Denshu, one of Japan’s most celebrated sake houses