Hakutsuru : Tenku Hakutsurunishiki

Tasting Notes and Serving Suggestions for Hakutsuru's Tenku Hakutsurunishiki

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet reveals elegant aromas of apple and pear, offering a refined, delicate fruity expression.

Palate
The palate unfolds with a smooth, sumptuous character. Flavors of dried pineapple mingle harmoniously with apple, lifted by spicy notes that add complexity to the whole.

Food Pairings and Serving Occasions

This sake pairs ideally with delicate dishes from Japanese cuisine. Its softness and fruity profile make it a perfect choice to enjoy neat, allowing its finesse to be fully appreciated.

Mixology

This sake is best enjoyed without embellishment to appreciate all its subtlety.

A Smooth, Fruity Japanese Sake from the Nada Region

Hakutsuru, Japan’s Leading Sake Brand Since 1743

Founded in 1743 in Nada, a historic district of Kobe in Japan’s Hyōgo Prefecture, Hakutsuru now stands as the country’s leading sake brand. Led by Kenji Kano, this House perpetuates age-old brewing traditions while integrating contemporary techniques, notably low-temperature fermentation. Its name, meaning “white crane,” graces all of its productions. Hakutsuru stands out for its rigorous selection of nakadori, the noblest fraction of fermentation, and for its international reach through its American and European subsidiaries, while maintaining production exclusively in Japan.

Tenku Hakutsurunishiki, a Union of Tradition and Modernity

Tenku Hakutsurunishiki perfectly illustrates the House’s philosophy: combining traditional Japanese methods with contemporary technologies. This sake benefits from low-temperature fermentation, a technique that helps preserve aromatic finesse and achieve an elegant profile. The selection of nakadori, the central fraction of fermentation regarded as the most refined, gives this sake exceptional quality. Presented in a carefully crafted case, this 72 cl bottle reflects the expertise of a house that has left its mark on history, notably at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair. This cuvée embodies Hakutsuru’s excellence, combining softness, fruity character, and aromatic complexity.