Noguchi Naohiko 01 Special Edition Vol. 2 (770ml)

Crafted to mark the 90th birthday of legendary toji Naohiko Noguchi, this extraordinary sake blends select parcels from his personal cellared collection dating back to 2017. Layers of ripe melon, white peach, and pear unfold with striking depth, met by a subtle lift of citrus and a graceful thread of acidity that carries through the finish.

Rich and textural on the palate, it balances umami and purity in equal measure — showing both power and poise. The blend, composed of 75% Omachi rice from Okayama and 25% Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo’s Tojo Special A district, speaks to Noguchi’s lifelong pursuit of harmony in sake-making. Bottled at 17% ABV and released in just 900 numbered bottles, this Special Edition is an ode to mastery — a collector’s piece as much as a meditation on time, craft, and quiet excellence.