On August 23, 2021, Takakura Takakura officially obtained the authorization of Takagi Sake through strict examination and became the official flagship store of the 14th Generation Sake, and since then, guests who come to dine in Takakura can enjoy the elegant charm of the orthodox 14th generation sake in Takakura Takakura.
When people talk about sake, it is always impossible to bypass the name "Fourteenth Generation", and Mr. Cai Lan, a famous Hong Kong foodie, has repeatedly mentioned that Fourteenth Generation is his beloved brand, and some people even call Fourteenth Generation the Romani Conti of the sake industry. When you know something about it, you will find that it is worthy of all the praise that is imposed on you.
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In 1615, the founder of the Takagi family, Tatsugoro Takagi, began brewing in a village in Yamagata Prefecture in northern Japan, and four hundred years later, the 15th generation (Takagi Shogun) took over the family's sake brewing. In 1994, at the age of 25, he made his debut sake as both a manager and a toshi, named "Fourteen Generations" after his father, a sake that was sweet, fresh and fruity, and won great success throughout Japan in the world of gin brewing with the mainstream style of tameshi spicy mouth.
"What is considered delicious is something that changes with the times, and fourteen generations is my ultimate expression at every point in time." Takagi said. Mr. Takagi is always innovating and trying new technologies, and Takakura takakura is here to introduce four 14th generation sake that were first launched Chinese mainland Takagi Sake:
n sake n清酒
After retiring from the military, soccer star Mr. Hidetoshi Nakata traveled to 47 prefectures in Japan to learn about Japanese traditional culture and craftsmanship, among which sake brewing aroused his interest, and after visiting 300 sake breweries, the fourteen generations fascinated him the most. Mr. Nakata Washu was attracted by Mr. Takagi's superb skills, keen sense of taste, and innovative ideas, and called him an "innovator in the sake industry." With the vision of creating the world's highest quality sake, Mr. Nakata has partnered with Takagi Sake, a famous fine sake brewery in Yamagata Prefecture, to produce his own unique sake brand "n".
Hidetoshi Nakata, Prof. Yotakagi Sensei Kyokage
Mr. Hidetoshi Nakata believes that fourteen generations of sake can compete with the best wines in the world and can develop high-quality Japanese sake for the global market. So Mr. Takagi was named Nakata hidetoshi, and the unique pure rice Daigin sake was born.
Yamada Nishiki, the king of sake rice, brings fresh fruit aromas and rich aromas, which are perfectly harmonized with the exquisite sweetness of the rare Aishan rice, giving n elegant expressiveness. After a slight cooling, n sake slowly emits aromas of fresh cantaloupe, peach and white flowers, and then comes into contact with the taste buds to develop a smooth, delicate multi-layered flavor that permeates the entire mouth, and finally ends with a pure, refreshing tail rhyme, with an elegant and long aftertaste, and the atmosphere is calm.
Shrimp sea urchin roast
*Dishes change with the seasons and are written seasonally to perfection
n Sake is brewed annually by Mr. Hidetoshi Nakata himself, and each vintage is limited to the production of 1,000 bottles, which is extremely precious. n Sake has a softer flavor and expression than wine, and can accompany all kinds of red meat from creamy white fish to fat rich, perfect with French, Italian and Japanese dishes.
juyondai gold label fourteen generations of gold label sake
The Gold Label is the most precious treasure and the crown jewel in the Fourteenth Generation International Selection. Brewed by Mr. Takagi Yoshinori by hand, the Yamada Nishiki rice used in the brewing comes from Yoshikawa-cho, a special production area of Hyogo Prefecture, and is made with Sakurai water from Mt. Izuwa in Yamagata Prefecture, and this limited-edition sake is the highest embodiment of Takagi Sake's exquisite craftsmanship.
The aroma of the fourteen generations is already rich and charming, and the aroma of the gold label is like a kaleidoscope. Wild strawberry, melon, fresh pear, and faint fennel and white floral notes follow in, with a smooth, precise and layered texture. Apple, pear and fresh floral notes blend with the rich umami notes of Yamada Nishiki rice, and the refreshing acidity enhances the fruity flavours and delivers a long-lasting, pure finish.
Thinly sliced tomato scallops
Fourteen generations of Golden Label sake paired with refreshing appetizers and seafood can enjoy the elegant aroma and flavor of it, and as it gradually warms up in the glass, it can show more sweetness, thus becoming the perfect accompaniment to more dishes.
juyondai black label fourteen generations of black label sake
Takagi Sake Brewery showed the world its precious fourteenth generation of Black Label Sake in 2017, and it was also Takagi's first official internationally released version.
Brewed in Tojo Yamada Nishiki, a special appellation of Hyogo Prefecture, the 14th generation of Kurobi sake exudes the luxurious and sweet aromas of Hokkaido's Yauaki cantaloupe and white peach, interweaving soft notes of jasmine, cherry blossoms and faint fennel. Fourteen generations of black label sake have a delicate, rich fruit flavor on the palate, a vague mineral flavor, surrounded by bright, refreshing acidity. Unfolds smoothly in the mouth, revealing its depth and intensity, ending with a refreshing, precise ending that perfectly defines the definition of top sake.
Manyuji Chili Pepper
The 14th generation of Black Label sake represents beauty and harmony, with a soft, delicious taste and refreshing aftertaste that pair well with seafood, light fried foods and poultry dishes.
Juyondai red label fourteen generations of red label
The Red Label is a precious "jewel" in the 14th generation of sake, and is a rich entry point to appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship and elegant expression of Takagi sake.
Fourteen generations of Red Label sake exude elegant and multi-layered notes of yellow peach, golden-crowned apple, Japanese pear and cherry blossom. The silky texture of the entrance, with rich, plump exotic fruit flavors, spreads elegantly in the mouth, and the tail rhymes for a long time, fresh and dry.
Hokkaido throat black fish yuzu ann ware
14th Generation Red Label Sake blends fruity aromas, delicate sweetness and rich expressiveness, perfect for pairing with aromatic, slightly spicy dishes and warm spiced foods.
About the FourteenTh Generation International Selection Series
As a master craftsman, Mr. Takagi requires that all fourteen generations of sake be stored and served according to his standards to ensure that you taste the original flavors of the fourteen generations and experience its pure flavor.
Takagi Sake Brewery was very cautious about the export of the fourteenth generation, and it was not until 2017 that the fourteenth generation was officially shipped to a country outside Japan for the first time. The 14th Generation International Selection Collection is a unified sake label designed for markets outside of Japan. According to the country and region, strictly carry out the sale, the whole cold chain transportation, for each link strict control. The purpose is still to strictly control their own products and to be responsible for the tasters.
*Non-international selections you see outside of the Japanese market are not authorized for export by the winery, i.e. there is no quality control from the winery's monitoring.
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The pleasure of wine tasting, sometimes in the solo drink, sometimes in the encounter of acquaintances, sometimes in the savoring of the rich fragrance, sometimes in the collision with food burst out of the tongue tip of the tongue. In Takakura Takakura, savor the wonderful collision of fourteen generations and modern cut cooking with friends and people who understand sake.
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Takakura Takakura was founded in 2007 and many diners have left fond memories of the old shop on the B1 floor of Kunlun Apartments. In 2017, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the brand, Ms. Chen Yingshirley, a well-known foodie and Japanese food expert from a catering family, as the manager, personally upgraded the brand and product iteration of "Takakura Takakura", and currently owns two restaurants, Baita Temple Store and Huijia Store.
The restaurant's name is "Takakura Takakura", which originates from one of the most familiar Japanese surnames in the Chinese, expressing respect and awe for work; the founders of the restaurant hope that through the spirit of "Takakura", with traditional cooking techniques as the soul, the boundaries are selected, and the best ingredients in the world are selected, aiming to interpret the delicious cuisine that is synchronized with local trends, creating a unique and refreshing top-level culinary experience.
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