Taka Sparkling Otokoyama

Nagayama Honke Shuzōjō was founded by Nagayama Kitsutarō in 1888. The original kura, or brewery building, was in the same place as now: Futamatase in Ube, Yamaguchi prefecture. At its founding there were four sake breweries in the same area. The story goes that Nagayama was lucky in that its building fronted a national highway, and was the most centrally located of the four, which is why it still survives. With time, the laws changed and people drifted away from sake. The arrival of the fifth generation head Takahiro gave Nagayama Honke a much needed new direction.

Owner / brewer Taka-san wanted to make junmai sake, made only with water, rice, and kōji, but it was rare as at that time 95% of sake in the market added brewer’s alcohol after fermenting (only 5% of sake made was junmai).

Taka-san's appreciation of the concept of terroir was deeply elevated during his times spent with the iconic winemaker, Philippe Pacalet in Burgundy. The brewery cultivates yamadanishiki rice in limestone rich and sandy soil with excellent drainage. This yields a sake with a firm structure and great tension. Lovely when paired with grilled seafood, sashimi and chicken.

Standard Delivery
Complimentary standard delivery on orders $100+ within 3 working days. For this option, we are unable to guarantee chilled delivery.

Next Day Delivery
Complimentary delivery on orders $150+, or $25 flat fee. Orders are delivered from 12pm - 8pm. Next day delivery cut off is at 12pm. Orders must be placed by 12pm to be delivered the following day. Orders placed after 12pm will be delivered the day after. No 'next day' delivery on Sundays; only 1-hour deliveries apply. 'Next day' orders placed after Friday 12pm will be fulfilled on Monday.

There will be no next-day deliveries on Sundays, public holidays or days that the store is closed, unless otherwise announced online.

1-Hour Delivery
Complimentary delivery on orders $300+, or $35 flat fee. Orders are delivered between 12pm - 4pm. Place order by 3pm latest to receive within the hour. Orders placed after 3pm cut off will be delivered the following day. Please expect delays with unfavourable weather conditions.

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