‘Yamahai Nigori’

Regular price $46
/
  • Freaky Level 3
    Adventurous with a touch of natty snarl.
  • Hidden Gem
    Underrated regions, rare varietals and notable producers that we can’t wait to tell you about!
  • Plush & Textured
    Textured & layered to pair with a main course.
  • Savoury
    Brine, spice, leather and other non-fruit notes are the star.
  • Staff Pick
    Our favourite bottles of the moment.
‘Yamahai Nigori’

‘Yamahai Nigori’

Regular price $46
/
  • Freaky Level 3
    Adventurous with a touch of natty snarl.
  • Hidden Gem
    Underrated regions, rare varietals and notable producers that we can’t wait to tell you about!
  • Plush & Textured
    Textured & layered to pair with a main course.
  • Savoury
    Brine, spice, leather and other non-fruit notes are the star.
  • Staff Pick
    Our favourite bottles of the moment.
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Nigori, Ishikawa, Japan

A cloudy & creamy nigori (or unfiltered sake) from Shata Shuzo, a historic, almost 200 year old brewery in Ishikawa. Released in limited quantities, this is one of Tengumai’s most distinct and best-known products, an elegant & silky Yamahai – a type of funky, rich sake with strong acid and yogurt-like flavours – that was aged for two years and bottled with some of its kasu (or lees), rendering it c. . .

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Nigori, Ishikawa, Japan

A cloudy & creamy nigori (or unfiltered sake) from Shata Shuzo, a historic, almost 200 year old brewery in Ishikawa. Released in limited quantities, this is one of Tengumai’s most distinct and best-known products, an elegant & silky Yamahai – a type of funky, rich sake with strong acid and yogurt-like flavours – that was aged for two years and bottled with some of its kasu (or lees), rendering it cloudy and just a bit mysterious. But opening it up reveals all of its secrets – elegant, silky and softly nutty with a touch of baking spice, great depth and bright, balanced acidity. A touch unexpected and brimming with flavour, you’ll want to chill this down and drink it out of stubby ceramic cups while planning your pals-only road trip.
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Nigori, Ishikawa, Japan

A cloudy & creamy nigori (or unfiltered sake) from Shata Shuzo, a historic, almost 200 year old brewery in Ishikawa. Released in limited quantities, this is one of Tengum. . .

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Nigori, Ishikawa, Japan

A cloudy & creamy nigori (or unfiltered sake) from Shata Shuzo, a historic, almost 200 year old brewery in Ishikawa. Released in limited quantities, this is one of Tengumai’s most distinct and best-known products, an elegant & silky Yamahai – a type of funky, rich sake with strong acid and yogurt-like flavours – that was aged for two years and bottled with some of its kasu (or lees), rendering it cloudy and just a bit mysterious. But opening it up reveals all of its secrets – elegant, silky and softly nutty with a touch of baking spice, great depth and bright, balanced acidity. A touch unexpected and brimming with flavour, you’ll want to chill this down and drink it out of stubby ceramic cups while planning your pals-only road trip.
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*Although we will always do our best to offer free shipping when possible, customers in especially remote locations may be contacted for additional delivery fees.

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