From the supplier: Takenotsuyu lies at the foot of Mt. Haguro, home to one of Japan’s most holy Shinto & Buddhist shrines. For generations, Takenotsuyu has brewed sake for use in the rituals of the shrine. Master brewer & owner Masao Aisawa is proud to grow all of the rice used to make their unique sake, most of which are rare varieties only grown in this region of Yamagata Prefecture.

This junmai sake is made from a “mutant” strain of Yeast 901 that produces a lot of malic acid. The result is a sake with sweetness, notes of ripe citrus, bright acidity and excellent depth.