Sake
Established in 1688, Katsuyama is a sake brewery with a tradition of well over three centuries. It was created to brew the top-class sake enjoyed exclusively by the feudal lords of the Sendai Domain, founded by Japan’s most famous military commander and respected samurai, Date Masamune, and one of the three major fiefdoms of the era.
To this day, Katsuyama carries on the reputation and tradition of its origins as a brewery for the lords. Brewing only junmai-shu, the true mainstream sake, it is also the pioneer in creating sake with clean umami that goes well with any cuisine, a trend that is starting to take hold in the world of sake.
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Sensho Masamune Junmai Daiginjo Sake (Gift Box) 戰勝政宗, 純米大吟釀
Light and complex mid-palate. Candy floss, polished, floral. Medium bodied, medium dry with umami flavour.
{***}{ratings} []Best Yamada-Nishiki – Kura Master 2020
Gold medal – Sake-Junmai Daiginjo – HKIWSC 2020 {***} -
Sensho Masamune Tokubetsu Junmai Sake 戰勝政宗, 特別純米酒
The goal was to achieve the true essence of freshly harvested Hitomebore rice from Sendai in this lovely rich brew. The resulting sake is bursting with rice flavour, full of umami and round on the pallet.
{***}{ratings} []International Wine Challenge 2016 Bronze Winner
[]International Wine Challenge 2022 Sake division: Gold Award
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Den, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, Katsuyama
A junmai daiginjo at the pinnacle of traditional sake brewing, it features a fruity aroma and distinct rich flavors. Of special note is that, unlike daiginjo sake made by adding alcohol, this sake has the true characteristics of a junmai daiginjo. The crisp and clean umami stands out clearly and lingers as a distinct aftertaste. It is an excellent choice for drinking with tuna sashimi, from fatty to medium fatty and red, and with salmon sushi or other flavorful foods. It also goes well with meat and meat dishes, whether prepared in Japanese or western styles, and other such foods that bring out the umami.
{***}{ratings} []2019 Kura Master First Prize
[]2018 Sake Selection Award First Prize
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Den, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, KatsuyamaDen, Junmai Daiginjo, Sake, KatsuyamaBottle Price 72 cl $528Bottle Price 180 cl $1,058 -
En Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
'En' has a hint of sweetness and rice driven umami, with a short crisp finish of a nashi pear crunch. For optimum terroir expression, along with the local rice an indigenous Miyagi yeast strain is used with soft water sourced from water flowing from popular ski-resort mountain Izumigatake for a very Miyagi inspired representation.
En Tokubetsu Junmai SakeEn Tokubetsu Junmai SakeBottle Price 72 cl $238 -
Ice Valley Sake, Summer Limited, Katsuyama
Enjoy this summer sake chilled or with ice, for a delightful combination of refreshing aroma, and a crisp finish. It has a spicy, refreshing, summer-style light taste with fresh and refreshing aroma.
{***} {ratings} []INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2016 Gold Winner []KURA MASTER 2017 Gold Winner. 2018 Platinum Award {***}
Ice Valley Sake, Summer Limited, KatsuyamaIce Valley Sake, Summer Limited, KatsuyamaBottle Price 50 cl $228 -
DATÁE7 Season II Episode 2
“Date 7 Eis a collaboration between seven breweries in the Miyagi prefecture aim to improve their brewing techniques and the quality of their sake through technical refinement. This project started in 2015 and the first “Season Ereached its final episode in 2021, and revived as “Season II Ein 2022. In this season, two leading breweries will showcase their unique style under one same theme in each episode, so there will be a pair of sakes to be released for each year. For 2023 release - Date 7, Season II, Episode 2, the two leading breweries – Yamawa (山和é�E造) and Hagino Tsuru (萩野é�E造) will brew with the same rice and polishing ratio specifications, while expressing the unique flavors of each brewery. The other five breweries will also take parts in different brewing process of both sakes.
1 x Yamawa style (山咁EStyle):
immaculate balance of gentle ginjo notes with refreshing acidity & supremely refined umami. "aesthetics of subtraction" true to the adage of Yamawa Shuzo, Yamadanishiki is expressed in its opulence, yet brilliantly restrained.
1 x Hagino Tsuru style (萩の鶴 Style):
juicy acidity bursting forth with exuberant tropical notes, culminating to a restrained, sharap finish. as the artwork depicts, a free-spirited & fun adventure awaits!DATÁE7 Season II Episode 2DATÁE7 Season II Episode 2Bottle Price 72 cl x 2 $650 -
Hyojuku 3 yr Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Katsuyama 勝山 氷熟貯蔵酒 純米大吟醸
This 35% polished Junmai Daiginjo has been matured under -5 degree Celsius for 3 years. It is a medium to full bodied sake with intense and complex favours of rice and fruit and balanced with rich umami. This below zero degree aged sake is far more refined and mellowed than one that is freshly brewed, but because of the low temperature, it retains its youthful charm and pureness. Packaged in a beautiful limited-edition red-and-gold droplet bottle including a gift box, this is an experience not to be missed. This is ideally enjoyed slight chilled, with more intense favoured richer sashimi or even wagyu shabu shabu.