Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai
Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai is a Hiroshima junmai sake from Taketsuru Shuzou, made with 100% Kairyo Omachi rice grown by the aigamo duck-farming method without pesticides or chemical fertiliser. This 1.8L bottle suits buyers looking for a full-bodied, dry, warm-service sake with earthy rice character and firm acidity.
Taketsuru Shuzou lists this expression as Seishu Taketsuru Aigamo Nouhoumai, brewed from 100% Kairyo Omachi rice polished to 65%. The brewery explains that the rice is grown without pesticides through the aigamo duck-farming method, with Kyokai 601 yeast, 15.6% ABV, sake meter value +11.0, acidity 2.0 and amino acidity 3.8.
This sake pours a dark yellowish colour and opens with earthy rice and malt aromas. On the palate it is robust and quite dry, with acidity and piquant flavour becoming especially clear when served warm. The finish keeps that firm, piquant character, supported by the sake’s food-friendly acidity.
Choose this 1.8L bottle for shared meals, sake tastings or restaurant-style service where a robust junmai is preferred. It is especially suitable for drinkers who enjoy warm sake with savoury dishes, as the producer and importer both highlight its role as a food-pairing sake.
Product Highlights
- Hiroshima junmai sake from Taketsuru Shuzou.
- Made with 100% Kairyo Omachi rice.
- Rice is cultivated by the aigamo duck-farming method without pesticides or chemical fertiliser.
- Full-bodied, dry style suited to warm serving.
Product Information
- Brand: Taketsuru
- Type: Junmai Sake
- Country: Japan
- Region: Hiroshima
- Alcohol: 15.6%
- Volume: 1800ml
Why choose Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai?
Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai is a Hiroshima junmai made with 100% Kairyo Omachi rice grown by the aigamo duck-farming method without pesticides or chemical fertiliser.
Who is Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai best for?
It suits drinkers who prefer full-bodied, dry sake with earthy rice character, firm acidity and a warm-service profile rather than a light, fruity ginjo style.
What is Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai?
Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai is a Japanese junmai sake from Taketsuru Shuzou in Hiroshima. It is brewed with 100% Kairyo Omachi rice cultivated by the aigamo duck-farming method, giving a full, dry, earthy and acidic sake suited to warm serving.
What does Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai taste like?
Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai offers Earthy rice and malt aromas; Robust and quite dry, with acidic, piquant flavour; Strong piquant aftertaste with firm acidity.
How should Taketsuru Aigamo Junmai be served?
Serve it warm, around 60°C, to bring out its dry, acidic and piquant character; pair with umami-rich or hearty savoury food.
