Take Suzume Yamahai Junmai Sake 720ml

Rich, savoury Yamahai Junmai sake with ripe fruit, nutty depth, bright acidity and umami.

About The Wine

Take Suzume Yamahai Junmai is a characterful Japanese sake built in a traditional Yamahai style, giving it extra depth, savoury complexity and a more layered texture than lighter, cleaner styles. It shows earthy, nutty notes alongside ripe fruit and a lively acid line, making it a terrific option for sake drinkers who enjoy more texture and umami. It is also a very versatile bottle across different serving temperatures.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Earthy, with ripe fruit and nutty undertones.

Palate: Rich and savoury, with notable acidity, umami and plenty of texture, yet without feeling heavy.

Finish: Long, dry and layered, with lingering savoury depth and freshness. 

Serving Suggestions

A great match for hotpot, oden, shabu shabu, grilled salmon, charcoal chicken or soft creamy cheeses. It also has the structure to work well slightly warmer if you want to bring out more savoury character.

About the Winery / Producer / Region

Take Suzume is made by Otsuka Sake Brewery in Gifu Prefecture, a producer associated with traditional sake styles including Yamahai and Kimoto. This Yamahai Junmai reflects that more classical side of sake brewing, with texture, acidity and umami playing a central role in the finished style.

Cellaring Potential

Best enjoyed for its freshness and savoury energy, though its structure and acidity suggest it should hold well over the short term under good storage conditions.

Details

Producer: Otsuka Sake Brewery / Take Suzume

Style: Yamahai Junmai Sake

Region: Gifu, Japan

Rice: Koji rice Yamada Nishiki, kakemai Gohyakumangoku

Polishing Ratio: 60%

Alcohol: 15–16%

SMV: +4

Bottle Size: 720ml