Yamazaru Junmai
山猿 純米酒Yamazaru — Nagayama Shuzo, Yamaguchi
Firm in character, yet strangely soft: a junmai sake shaped by the waters of Akiyoshidai.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +3
- Acidity
- 1.7
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The text emphasizes koku, umami, and mellowness from natural aging, and a 65% polishing junmai points to restrained aroma with a fuller body. SMV +3, acidity 1.7, and the described karakuchi profile suggest a dry, lightly sweet impression.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Nagayama Shuzo is located in Sanyo-Onoda City in western Yamaguchi Prefecture, close to the Akiyoshidai plateau, and uses medium-hard water containing calcium, with a hardness of 80.7. The company's second-generation head, Nagayama Sogoro, sought out this water and established the brewery on its present site in 1919 (Taisho 8). This marked a major leap forward for Nagayama Shuzo, and in 1932 (Showa 7) the head office was moved to its current location. Taking advantage of the characteristics of this water, Tajima toji (master brewer from the Tajima region) Teraya Susumu, who took up his post last fiscal year, proposed brewing a strong, more flavorful sake that is dry yet soft on the palate and reveals its true value as it matures. Aiming for an ideal balance, the brewery focused on brewing a sake that vividly conveys richness and umami while keeping a clean finish. The brewery's proud brick brewhouse is also used for natural aging, further enhancing richness and mellowness. The result is a sake that draws out the flavor of food across the seasons while deepening its own appeal. It is finished to be enjoyed both chilled and warmed (kan). We invite you to experience the effect of hard water brewing for yourself.
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