Heart of Oak
Signature junmai release from British toji Philip Harper. Nutty and toasty with a wild berry zing, this full-throated expression of junmai delight is richly flavourful, yet crisp-drinking and always balanced.
![Tamagawa “Tokubetsu Junmai” bottle](https://www.worldsake.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/btl-tamagawa-tokubetsu-junmai-01.jpeg)
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Kinoshita Brewing Company
Kyoto Prefecture
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Kinoshita Brewing Company, established in 1842, produces sakes that are richly flavoured and crisp-drinking. Since 2007 they have been made under the direction of Philip Harper, the only non-Japanese toji in Japan.
![Tamagawa “Tokubetsu Junmai”](https://www.worldsake.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/label-tamagawa-tokubetsu-junmai-01-300x295.jpg)
Technical Specifications
Classification: Junmai
Rice variety: 500 Mangoku
Yeast: Association No. 7
Brewing method: Sokujo
60%
polishing ratio
16–17%
alcohol
2.2
acidity
+4.4
SMV
Serving recommendations
Shows its hearty colours best served warm. Deep umami flavour complements a wide range of dishes, including robust stews and roasts.
Restaurant & Retail Guides
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