Takijiman Junmai Daiginjō Crystal

Takijiman Junmai Daiginjō Crystal (瀧自慢 純米大吟醸 Crystal) is made of Yamadanishiki rice grown in Mie Prefecture and milled down to 45%. The soft water used for brewing makes it a gentle sake with a fruity aroma that spreads gently. However, as a Junmai Daiginjō, the elegant and smooth taste of the Yamadanishiki rice is distinct.

Takijiman Brewery is located in the mountainous part of Mie Prefecture, in the region of Iga, famous for its ninja history. Blessed with abundant nature, the brewery is near the valley of the Akame 48 Waterfalls, a national park selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. Takijiman (瀧自慢), the "pride of the waterfalls", was founded in 1868 and incorporated under Asahi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. in 1956. In 1992, the company was renamed Takijiman Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

Awards:

• Gold medal at the National New Sake Competition (全国新酒鑑評会) in 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, and 2009.
• 2009: The First Omachi Summit (雄町サミット), Grand Prize
• 2012: International Wine Challenge (IWC) Silver Medal Winner, Fourth Omachi Summit, Honour Award
• 2013: International Wine Challenge (IWC) Bronze Medal Winner, Fifth Omachi Summit, Honour Award
• 2014: International Wine Challenge (IWC) Gold Medal Winner
• 2015: International Wine Challenge (IWC) Bronze Medal Winner
• 2016: International Wine Challenge (IWC) Bronze Medal Winner
• 2018: International Wine Challenge (IWC) Gold Medal Winner; Kura Master Gold Award; Gold Medal at the Brussels International Competition.
• 2019: International Wine Challenge (IWC) Gold Medal Winner
• 2020: International Wine Challenge (IWC) Silver Medal Winner
• 2021: Kura Master Gold Award