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Brewed in the Morohaku style, it showcases the house’s signature clarity and balance, combining aromatic lift with a polished, harmonious structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takagi","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412559810890,"sku":"HED05653","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED05653.jpg?v=1781892362"},{"product_id":"juyondai-tokuto-special-grade-omachi","title":"Juyondai Tokuto Special Grade Omachi","description":"Juyondai Tokuto Special Grade Omachi is a premium Junmai Daiginjo sake from the Takagi Shuzo brewery, produced using the rare and difficult-to-grow Omachi rice. This `Tokuto` or special grade designation indicates the highest quality of rice selection and brewing. Omachi rice traditionally imparts a deeper, more earthy and herbal character to sake compared with other varieties. The nose offers notes of wild herbs, steamed rice and a hint of tropical fruit. On the palate, the sake is rich and multi-layered, displaying a robust structure and a complex savoury depth. It remains incredibly smooth and elegant, finishing with a persistent, spicy complexity.","brand":"Takagi","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413733495114,"sku":"HED49114","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED49114.jpg?v=1781898321"},{"product_id":"juyondai-morohaku-gokujo-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Juyondai Morohaku Gokujo Junmai Daiginjo","description":"Discover Chilled Takagi Shuzo Juyondai Betsusen Morohaku Junmai Daiginjo, a traditional sake from the esteemed Takagi Shuzo, known for its meticulous brewing methods since 1675. This Junmai Daiginjo is brewed using Morohaku rice, famed for its purity and smoothness. Its profile reveals a composition of delicate umami and subtle fruit notes, complemented by a clean finish. 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Its silky texture and harmonious profile make it equally compelling as a contemplative drink on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takagi","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414941192522,"sku":"HED49112","price":780.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED49112.jpg?v=1781900717"},{"product_id":"juyondai-ryusen-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Juyondai Ryusen Junmai Daiginjo","description":"Juyondai Ryusen Junmai Daiginjo stands at the very pinnacle of Takagi Shuzo’s craft, representing one of the most sought-after expressions in modern sake. Brewed using the brewery’s own proprietary rice, “The Son of Dragon,” it reflects an uncompromising pursuit of precision and purity.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\nAt its core lies meticulously selected Yamadanishiki, polished down to an exceptional 35 percent, and fermented at ultra-low temperatures to preserve delicacy and aromatic clarity. The sake is produced using the traditional shizuku drip method, where the liquid is allowed to separate naturally from the lees under gravity, resulting in remarkable finesse and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takagi","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415586361674,"sku":"HED66165","price":2580.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED66165.jpg?v=1781902518"},{"product_id":"juyondai-morohaku-bessen-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Juyondai Morohaku Bessen Junmai Daiginjo","description":"Juyondai Morohaku Bessen is one of the most elusive and revered sakes from Japan`s most in-demand producer, Takagi Brewery in Yamagata. Produced in tiny quantities and almost never officially exported, this Junmai Daiginjo is a masterclass in restraint and precision. White peach, melon, fresh polished rice and a whisper of floral fragrance. 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