Tamanohikari Sake Brewing Co.
Tamanohikari Sake Brewing Co.
AboutTamanohikari Sake Brewing Co.
Tamanohikari began in Wakayama in 1673, when Nakaya Rokuzaemon received a licence to brew sake. After the original brewery was destroyed in the Second World War, the family rebuilt in Fushimi, Kyoto. In 1964 it brought junmai sake back into its range.
Today it makes junmai ginjo and junmai daiginjo, without added brewing alcohol or sugar. It works closely with rice growers, polishes rice in-house and makes its koji by hand, using local Fushimi water for brewing.
Tamanohikari Blue Fox Mane-Kitsune Junmai Ginjo Sake
Japanese Sake
$27.99
Apple and melon give the aroma a fresh, lightly floral lift, joined by cooked rice, subtle honey and a quiet nutty note. The palate is medium-dry and clean, with refreshing acidity balancing a savoury core of rice umami. A light, sharp finish keeps the profile precise rather than rich. Serve chilled with sushi, sashimi, grilled fish, tempura or savoury snacks; gentle warmth can bring the rice character forward with heartier dishes.
Tamanohikari Karakuchi Junmai Ginjo
Japanese Sake
$56.99
A gentle herbaceous lift opens over fresh rice cake and a subtle savoury note. The palate is full enough to show depth, yet the dry structure keeps it brisk, with touches of bamboo leaf, peach and rice candy adding quiet complexity. A clean, sharp finish makes the style particularly food-friendly. Serve chilled or at room temperature with grilled fish, tofu, tempura, yakitori or mushroom dishes.
Tamanohikari Junmai Ginjo Karakuchi 1.8 L
Japanese Sake
$99.99
Fresh rice and delicate orchard fruit lead a clean, understated aroma. The palate is distinctly dry, with natural acidity bringing a brisk, refreshing edge and a gentle savoury note adding depth. Its texture is smooth but never heavy, allowing the rice character to remain clear through the middle. The finish is crisp and composed, leaving a subtle umami impression and a pure, lightly mineral aftertaste.