Shichida Yamahai
Shichida is one of our favorite sake brands. They center their craft on making sakes which are complex and expressive, while remaining well balanced, and ev...
Shichida is one of our favorite sake brands. They center their craft on making sakes which are complex and expressive, while remaining well balanced, and even holding a measure of restraint.
Shichida's Yamahai features subtle umami with a long finish. Aromatically, it is soft with a floral and fruity nose. The palate marries flavors of ripe peaches and earthy umami with medium acidity and a medium body. Definitely less funky than is typical for Yamahai style sakes.
Shichida's Yamahai is made from locally grown Yamada Nishiki rice, milled to 55%. Drink it warm, room temp, or chilled. It is 16% alcohol by volume.
Shichida is a new project from the 150 year old Tenzan brewery, located in Saga.
Here is a montage of the brewery at work, with delicate piano accompaniment: