Tamagawa Brewery Twin-pack - 2 x 720ml
Tamagawa Brewery Twin-pack - 2 x 720ml
Size: 2 x 720ml | ABV: 16-21%
Grade: Tokubetsu Junmai; Yamahai Genshu Junmai
Brewery: Tamagawa
Region: Kyoto
Try pairing me with tempura
In this set…
Tamagawa Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
In 3 words: Simply Happier Hot
Best enjoyed warmed, this is a classic junmai with rich, crisp flavour which complements fresh seafood (crab, oysters etc) as well as tremendous match for tempura, fried foods, and all fuller-flavoured items on Japanese menus. Smokey, nutty top notes are joined by zingy berry-like fruitiness and plenty of rice-driven umami.
Rice variety: Kitanishiki (Hyogo Prefecture)
Rice polishing: 66%
Sweet or dry: Medium sweet
Sake Meter Value +4.4
Acidity: 1.6
Food Pairing: crab, oysters, gyoza, karaaage chicken, tempura
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Try pairing me with burger and blue cheese
Tamagawa 'Red Label' Yamahai Genshu Junmai Sake
In 3 words: Rich, Robust & Complex
“Red Label” uses the pre-modern ‘Yamahai’ brewing method meaning it utilises natural ambient yeasts that thrive within Tamagawa’s brewery. The resulting punchy brew is rich in amino acids landing a robust explosion of flavor. Bottled right from the press without filtration, dilution or other intervention. One for more advanced sake exploration.
Rice variety: Kitanishiki (Hyogo Prefecture)
Sweet or dry: Medium sweet
Sake Meter Value +3.8
Acidity: 2.9
Food Pairing: stews, grilled meats, oysters, and even challenging blue cheeses.
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Kinoshita
A flagship sake brand from the Kinoshita brewery, Tamagawa has delighted drinkers around the world with its versatile flavours and food-friendly nature. An interesting note about Kinoshita is that the toji (master brewer) is from the UK and that Tamagawa sake continues to be revered throughout the industry.
At a glance:
The brand name means Jewel River
Philip Harper, from Cornwall, England, joined in 2007 as Toji (head brewer)
Kinoshita have a 3U (unfiltered, undiluted, unpasturised) approach to sake production

Size: 3 x 720ml
In 3 words: Warm to perfection
Part of our Sommelier Tasting Series, this carefully selected trio of sake highlights the unique beauty of sake when warmed. These brews are carefully designed to open up new flavours when heated, showcasing this amazing feature of Japan’s national beverage. Scan the bottle labels and you’ll find our guide to warming sake to walk you through the process and find the perfect serving temperature.