Noguchi Naohiko 01 Yamahai Genshu "Special Edition"

*NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteurized sake during extremely hot summers or freezing cold winters. When completing a purchase of unpasteurized sake from True Sake, you are giving us the OK to ship unpasteurized sake to you. Feel free to call or email us if you have more questions.

“The Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute is named after one of the most legendary sake brewers in Japan, who is known as “the God of Sake Brewing.” Noguchi Naohiko is recognized as a living legend, with a career spanning more than seven decades. Opened in November 2017, the Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute's goal is to immortalize Master Brewer Noguchi’s techniques, mentality, and vision, passing his wisdom on to the next generation of sake brewers who learn from and work with him each day.”

“Since the establishment of The Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute in 2017, Brewmaster Noguchi developed a special edition of sake that has been carefully aged for limited release. For this particular sake, Brewmaster Noguchi himself created the special blend from multiple vintages made with multiple rice varieties, resulting in the one and only NOGUCHI NAOHIKO_01 Special Edition, a limited release of 888 bottles.” 

“The sake is bottled in crimson red glass, and the serial number (001/888) will be written on the accompanying tag, making it a rare and highly collectible item. This Yamahai-style sake uses high quality Omachi from Okayama Prefecture & Yamadanishiki from Tojo Special A District, Hyogo Prefecture. The sake is characterized by its fresh lychee-like aroma, full umami enhanced by the aging process, elegant acidity, and a long finish. Its rich umami makes it an excellent partner to sweeter foods such as dried fruits, caviar, shellfish, and salami boards.”