Sake specs
- Prefecture
- Yamanashi (山梨)
- Rice type
- Yamada Nishiki (山田錦)
- Polishing rate (semaibuai)
- 60%
- Alcohol content
- 16-17%
- SMV
- +5
- Acidity
- 1.6
- Amino acid level
- 1.6
Taikan Tokubetsu Junmai (太冠特別純米酒) is made of Yamadanishiki rice that is milled down to 60%. It has a deep flavour with a slightly savoury aroma and a smooth texture; somewhat dry. It can be served cold, but it is best served lukewarm to enhance its umami and spiciness. Its shade is slightly rich.
About the brewery
- Brewery
- Taikan Shuzō
- Name in Japanese
- 太冠酒造
- Address
- 57 Kamimiyaji, Minami Alps City, Yamanashi 400-0312
- Phone
- 055-282-1116
- Website
The word "Taikan" (太冠) was used by military officers when celebrating their success. The name was given to the sake to mark festive occasions. Taikan Brewery was founded in 1877 and is located in the Southern Alps, a pristine and clean environment. It is managed by Kikuchi Yoshimitsu (菊池良充), who became tōji (brewmaster) at the age of just 32 and produced the gold medal-winning Taikan Daiginjō. The brewery claims that the teachings of Takeda Shingen, who aimed to build a nation through the harmony of its people, are alive and well here.
Taikan Brewery uses Yamadanishiki, local Yamanashi rice, Miyamanishiki and Gohyakumangoku. The brewery only uses organic rice and underground water from the Southern Alps.
Taikan Brewery uses Yamadanishiki, local Yamanashi rice, Miyamanishiki and Gohyakumangoku. The brewery only uses organic rice and underground water from the Southern Alps.