YOUR WHISKY BRIDGE
Tengumai Yamahai Junmai
RICH · SAVOURY · COMPLEX
Rich, savoury and full of character. A sake for whisky drinkers who enjoy depth, complexity and a drink that changes as you explore it.
WHY YOU MIGHT LIKE IT
You enjoy whisky for more than sweetness — you like depth, structure and flavours that take a little time to unfold. Tengumai Yamahai Junmai has a richer, more savoury personality than delicate, fruity sake, with distinctive acidity keeping all that flavour in balance.
WHAT TO EXPECT
RICH
A fuller, more concentrated impression.
SAVOURY
Rice-driven umami gives the sake depth.
BRIGHT
Distinctive acidity keeps the richness in balance.
TRY IT
SERVE
Room temperature or gently warm is a great place to start.
GLASS
Try a small wine glass or your favourite tasting glass.
MOMENT
A slow dinner or a quiet evening when you want to spend a little time with what is in your glass.
TRY IT WITH
No need to cook Japanese food.
GRILLED FISH
Savoury, browned flavours are a natural partner.
MEAT
Try it with a richer, umami-forward dinner.
CHEESE
A fun place to explore its savoury side.
MUSHROOMS
Earthy flavours make an interesting match.
A LITTLE STORY
TENGUMAI — THE BEAUTY OF YAMABUKI
Tengumai has been brewing sake in Ishikawa since 1823. In the 1960s, the brewery revived its traditional Yamahai method, which is still central to its sake today. This bottle shows why: rich flavour, savoury depth and lively acidity come together in a beautifully balanced glass.
SAKE, WITHOUT THE HOMEWORK
STYLE
Yamahai Junmai
BREWERY
Shata Shuzo
FROM
Ishikawa, Japan
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