JUYONDAI- Ranbiki-Shu
Aging distilled spirits (Shochu)
The fourteenth generation of Takagi Sake Brewery, was fascinated by spirits such as cognac and tequila from a young age. In 1974, Takagi XIV acquired an alembic potstill from Maison Maresté, in France, and devoted himself to researching long-term oak barrel storage for many years.
Based on the techniques he developed, this product is made from carefully selected rice that is repeatedly distilled in a Charentais pot still or alembic, which is pronounced as “ranbiki” in Japanese.
Juyondai Ranbiki-shu is made from carefully selected rice and is repeatedly distilled in a Charentais copper alembic still that is heated over an open fire. Only the “heart” [the prized “nakadori” or middle portion of the filtration process] is extracted and stored for long-term maturation. After several years of tank maturation, it is then placed in white oak Sherry barrels for further aging, thus creating a unique and luxurious spirit that could be described as the ‘Cognac of Japanese sake’.
Since ancient times, it has been said that the alcohol which breathes in and out of the cask is a “gift to the gods”, while the alcohol which remains in the cask is a “blessing from the gods”. To this day, cask storage is widely regarded as the best method for aging distilled spirits.
With sincere gratitude to its international customers, Takagi Sake Brewery wishes to share the rich aroma and mellow taste of Juyondai Ranbiki-shu with the world. Please enjoy the sweet, mellow aroma derived from the sherry cask and the deep, ambrosial, smoothly matured flavour that is an homage to the passage of time.
A rare and exquisitely crafted distilled beverage whose luxurious genre defying flavour is without parallel.
CHARACTER:
Ambrosial, Mellow, Mature, Smooth.
TASTING NOTES:
Appearance―Amber, Gold
Nose― Clean with pronounced intensity. Almonds, vanilla toffee, honeysuckle, nutmeg and clove. Layered nutty, buttery pastry notes reminiscent of almond croissant develop, along with citrus oil, honey, sweet sultanas, with a hint of liquorice.
Palate― Smooth oaky-fruit balance with a structured layering of flavours. The finish is long with lingering nutty, honeyed, raisiny notes, hints of citrus peel and pepper- like spiciness.
Based on the techniques he developed, this product is made from carefully selected rice that is repeatedly distilled in a Charentais pot still or alembic, which is pronounced as “ranbiki” in Japanese.
Juyondai Ranbiki-shu is made from carefully selected rice and is repeatedly distilled in a Charentais copper alembic still that is heated over an open fire. Only the “heart” [the prized “nakadori” or middle portion of the filtration process] is extracted and stored for long-term maturation. After several years of tank maturation, it is then placed in white oak Sherry barrels for further aging, thus creating a unique and luxurious spirit that could be described as the ‘Cognac of Japanese sake’.
Since ancient times, it has been said that the alcohol which breathes in and out of the cask is a “gift to the gods”, while the alcohol which remains in the cask is a “blessing from the gods”. To this day, cask storage is widely regarded as the best method for aging distilled spirits.
With sincere gratitude to its international customers, Takagi Sake Brewery wishes to share the rich aroma and mellow taste of Juyondai Ranbiki-shu with the world. Please enjoy the sweet, mellow aroma derived from the sherry cask and the deep, ambrosial, smoothly matured flavour that is an homage to the passage of time.
A rare and exquisitely crafted distilled beverage whose luxurious genre defying flavour is without parallel.
CHARACTER:
Ambrosial, Mellow, Mature, Smooth.
TASTING NOTES:
Appearance―Amber, Gold
Nose― Clean with pronounced intensity. Almonds, vanilla toffee, honeysuckle, nutmeg and clove. Layered nutty, buttery pastry notes reminiscent of almond croissant develop, along with citrus oil, honey, sweet sultanas, with a hint of liquorice.
Palate― Smooth oaky-fruit balance with a structured layering of flavours. The finish is long with lingering nutty, honeyed, raisiny notes, hints of citrus peel and pepper- like spiciness.
- Ingredient : Rice
- ABV : 40%
- Volume : 720 ml