Opened for inspection for listing as it is unopened. Hard to obtain. Japan's first 34 consecutive years Grand Gold Medal winner. Ryoju Rashomon Junmai Daiginjo Sake 720ml Monde Selection, Japan's first 34 consecutive years "Grand Gold Medal" winner! It features a refreshing (meaning "keeping freshness forever") aroma, mellowness, and a clean finish. The exquisite harmony creates a deep impression when you enjoy it. This is Rashomon's finest masterpiece, which you should savor slowly. *Currently, the brewery has stopped shipping and production, making it difficult to obtain. Rice Polishing Ratio: 39% Alcohol Content: 16% or more, less than 17% Japanese Sake Degree: +3.5 Acidity/Amino Acid Degree: 1.5/ Yeast Used: Rashomon Yeast Toji (Master Brewer): Hironobu Yamamoto Founded in 1851, Tabata Brewery, even while sake from Nada and Fushimi were gaining popularity, was a Wakayama brewery that, with the belief of "wanting to create Japanese sake that can compete in the world," was dedicated to making authentic sake. In 1976, "Rashomon" was born as a form of that thought, and "Rashomon Houou" entered the Monde Selection International Competition in 1988 and won a gold medal. As high-quality and authentic sake, it became famous nationwide, and for a time, the Wakayama brewery even established its own brewery in Nada Gogo, Kobe. After that, while also implementing various sales strategies as a brewery, they temporarily suspended the shipment of sake to liquor stores as of February 2024. The reason is said to be that they could not brew new sake due to various circumstances, such as securing brewery workers, and the stock became scarce, making it impossible to maintain a stable distribution volume. [Please Note] ○ We would appreciate it if you could read the profile. ○ We are also listing on other sites, so please forgive us if it sells out. ○ Please be sure to comment with any questions before purchasing. We may not be able to answer questions after purchase. ○ The items we handle are undoubtedly genuine, but scratches may occur during storage or transfer. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for the quality of a domestic department store or if you are overly sensitive. ○ Even unused items may be display items. Please forgive slight scratches or stains. ○ We do not accept returns due to differences in size, color, or texture from the images after shipping. Please be sure to ask any questions in advance. Thank you very much.