• Prefecture: Yamagata

• Rice & polishing: Kamenoo, polished to 50%

• Style: Junmai Daiginjo, genshu (undiluted)

• Food pairings: Best on its own; otherwise fresh fruit, mild cheeses, light canapés

• Taste: Rich, rounded, zesty citrus, fruity

• Alc.: 17%

Brewed entirely from Yamagata produce, including the legendary Kamenoo rice originally grown in the prefecture and suited to both brewing and eating. This undiluted Junmai Daiginjo is rich and rounded, with custard apple and lemon pudding, hints of bitter citrus peel and a zesty freshness. Elegant and well balanced, it has a gentle fruity fragrance, good acidity and a distinct savoury depth. The finish is long, and the fruitiness lingers after each sip. Best enjoyed on its own, lightly chilled.

About the brewery

Founded in 1788 in the Okitama region of Yamagata, Goto Shuzoten produces only designated premium sake, brewed in small quantities with close attention to rice quality. Its Benten brand has won a string of domestic and international awards in recent years, including golds at Japan's National New Sake Awards and an IWC trophy for aged sake.

辯天 純米大吟醸 原酒 亀の尾

幻の酒米として、有名な「亀の尾」は明治時代に山形で生まれた酒造適正米のひとつです。酒米としての評価以外に、食用米としても味の優れた品種として好まれておりました。山形で育ち、山形で醸した県内産のお酒です。上品な香りと、かすかな苦味が相まって、清涼感のある味に落ち着いております。亀の尾の良さを上手く引き出せたと自負しております。是非ご賞味下さい。