Nabeshima Junmai Daiginjo Tankan Wataribune (720ml)
Tankan Wataribune (短稈渡船), Father of Yamadanishiki, is an heirloom sake rice which develops sake with a lovely richness and complexity. Despite its fickleness when it comes to cultivation, it has proven to many brewers that the prized sake possible is well worth the efforts. It faded into obscurity until it was revived by Huchu Homare Shuzo’s Takaaki Yamauchi in the late 90s.
Nabeshima Junmai Daiginjo Yamadabo (720ml)
Yamadaho or Yamadobo (山田穂), Mother of Yamadanishiki, is one of the rarest and most legendary pure bred sake rice - A favourite of Sake drinkers and brewers alike since the Meji era (1868-1912). Yamadaho yields a lush yet restrained mouthfeel, never overly-imposing or overpowering when paired with masterfully prepared Kaiseki meal.
Nabeshima Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki 45% (720ml)
Yamadanishiki (山田錦), the King of Sake Rice, is indisputably the preferred and prized sake rice of the premium sake brewing industry, making up 30% of all Tokutei Meishoushu (special designation sake). With this sake, enjoy the tantalizing floral, pear and fennel aromas with a delicate honeydew melon palate that starts sweet and cumulates with an intense spice laden, dry finish.
