Tatenokawa Shuzo (楯の川酒造)
Tatenokawa Shuzo is a brewery in Yamagata Prefecture, founded in 1832, known for Tatenokawa. An innovative Yamagata brewery exclusively dedicated to producing Junmai Daiginjo sake. KIKI lists 2 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Tatenokawa Shuzo (楯の川酒造) |
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| Location | Yamagata Prefecture |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | www.tatenokawa.com/ja/sake |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Starting with yeast starter production in 1832, sake brewing began in 1854, receiving the name Tatenokawa from the local feudal lord. In 2010, it shifted entirely to Junmai Daiginjo production and introduced a 1% polishing ratio sake in 2017.
What makes it distinct
| Style | All sake produced is Junmai Daiginjo polished to 50% or less. |
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| Water | Uses soft water from local Shonai and Mogami River springs on the premises. |
| Ingredients | Uses mainly Yamagata rice like Dewasansan and Yukimegami, polished in-house. |
| Master brewer | Brewed by a collaborative team of young staff without a traditional single toji. |
Visiting
Paid guided tours are available by prior reservation, and there is an on-site shop.
- Tours
- Shop
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 33 bottles from this maker (2 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo Seiryu楯野川 純米大吟醸 清流 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥1,672 |
| Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo Shuryu楯野川 純米大吟醸 主流 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥2,024 |