TAKAMORI DRUNKEN WAGYU
WORLD FAMOUS DASSAI-ASAHI SAKE MASH FED BEEF
Yamaguchi Prefecture
DISCOVER THE RICE PARADISE
Takamori cattle, sourced solely from Iwakuni Farm, are raised exclusively on a single farm in Yamaguchi prefecture, a region renowned for its rice cultivation and sake production. This area is also the birthplace of the esteemed Dassai Asahi brand, which pioneered international acclaim to Japanese sake
Sake Mash
UNLOCKING SWEET FLAVORS
Sake lees, or "sake kasu" in Japanese, consist of the yeast and rice solids remaining after liquid sake is extracted from the fermented rice mash during the sake production process. Rich in proteins, amino acids, enzymes, and nutrients, these lees carry a fruity aroma similar to sake. The cattle are fed a unique diet that includes sake lees from the Dassai Asahi Brewery, earning the title "Takamori Drunken Wagyu." This specialized diet imparts a distinctive, slightly sweet flavor to the beef and enhances the quality of the fat, distinguishing both taste and texture.
Noriaki Numamoto
CELEBRITY MASTER BUTCHER
Noriaki Numamoto, a globally acclaimed Japanese butcher known for his innovative cutting techniques, is the mastermind behind this proprietary program. His innovative approach and the limited production of Takamori beef solidify its reputation as a premier luxury brand comparable to Kobe beef. Notably, Numamoto San has served this exquisite beef to distinguished figures, including a former Japanese Prime Minister.
Legendary Beef
MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH
A5, a Japanese grading term, represents the pinnacle of marbling quality in Wagyu beef, known for its low melting point that ensures a sublime melt-in-your-mouth experience. A5 Wagyu is produced in limited quantities relative to global beef production, as these cattle are among the most challenging to raise.
In 1997, the Japanese government declared Wagyu cattle a national treasure. Takamori Wagyu, distinguished by its unique feed, is one of the most coveted beef brands worldwide, and we are proud to be its exclusive importer in the U.S.
Dassai x Takamori
A HEAVENLY MATCH
We suggest pairing Takamori Wagyu beef with a Dassai sake tasting for a complete culinary journey. Experience this at their new cutting-edge Dassai Blue brewery in Hyde Park, New York.