Taka “Noble Arrow”
Yamaguchi prefecture
A surefire delight, bound to hit its mark
Brewmaster and President Takahiro Nagayama spent time apprenticing at iconic Burgundy producer Pacalet to make sake that had the same intensity and tension as the greatest wines in the world. The limestone in the water, the strong and elegant use of Association yeast No. 9, and highly focused production result in a sake that is vinous while still undeniably “nihonshu,” Japan's national beverage, in style.
Characteristics
| Brand | Taka |
| Brewery | Nagayama Honke Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki, Hattannishiki |
| Yeast variety | N/A |
| Alcohol | 15.50% |
| RPR | 60% |
| SMV | N/A |
| Acidity | N/A |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Taka is made in Yamaguchi prefecture in the Chugoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Melon
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Lime
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Mint
Recommended Pairing
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Aperitif
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Cheese
Nagayama Honke Brewing Company
Fifth-generation president/“toji” (master brewer) Takahiro Nagayama is passionate about his estate grower-producer style sake, allowing him to brew sake that represents his personality and to reach all the people who drink it. Taka’s motto is “Think globally, act locally,” and he uses rice from western Japan to echo this commitment. Taka set out to make sake that could make just as much of an impact as wine, with the tension and minerality to keep people drinking glass after glass.
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All about sake
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Introduction
Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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Lesson 1
What Is Sake?
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Lesson 2
What Is Sake Made of and How Is It Made?
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Lesson 3
What Is Rice Polishing Ratio?
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Lesson 4
Types of Sake
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Lesson 5
How To Store Sake
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Lesson 6
How To Drink and Serve Sake
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Lesson 7
Food Pairing Guide
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Lesson 8
Best Sake Bottles and Brands for Beginners
