Tenjaku Japanese Vodka 700ml 40% Anime Gift Box
šø Tenjaku Japanese Vodka 700ml 40% brings a rice-based Japanese spirit together with a colourful anime-style gift box. Produced by Minami Alps Wine and Beverage Co., Ltd., it combines a restrained bottle design with lively illustrated packaging. The clear glass, red cap and Japanese calligraphy make the bottle recognisable, while the matching box gives this presentation a distinctive character for gifting.
š The vodka is made with Japanese Yamada Nishiki rice and natural spring water from the foothills of Mount Fuji. Polished rice is combined with koji, and the spirit is filtered through birch and bamboo charcoal. This approach creates a soft texture while retaining the delicate character of its rice base. There is gentle sweetness rather than a strongly flavoured profile, making the vodka suitable for both a simple serve and a carefully balanced cocktail.
š Its mellow rice aroma is complemented by citrus nuances. On the palate, the texture is smooth and velvety, followed by a clean, dry finish with a subtle spicy edge. Tenjaku Japanese Vodka received Gold Outstanding at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition. It also earned a Gold Medal and 91 points from the Beverage Testing Institute in 2024, providing two independently verified distinctions for this Japanese vodka.
šø For serving, try a small chilled measure or a Vodka Martini with dry vermouth. The producer also suggests a Vodka Tonic and a Sea Breeze with cranberry and grapefruit. As food-pairing suggestions, sushi, seafood and lightly seasoned savoury dishes offer useful starting points. The 700ml bottle and illustrated gift box make this a considered option for an adult recipient who enjoys Japanese spirits or distinctive packaging.
š Key Details
- š„ Type: Unflavoured Japanese rice vodka
- š·ļø Brand: Tenjaku
- š Producer: Minami Alps Wine and Beverage Co., Ltd.
- šÆšµ Country: Japan
- š Producer location: Fuefuki, Yamanashi
- š¾ Volume: 700ml
- š„ Alcohol: 40% ABV
- š¾ Base: Japanese Yamada Nishiki rice; koji
- š§ Water: Natural spring water from the foothills of Mount Fuji
- āļø Filtration: Birch and bamboo charcoal
- šļø Colour: Clear
- š Aroma: Mellow rice, citrus
- š Palate: Gentle rice sweetness, citrus nuances
- š«§ Texture: Smooth and velvety
- ⨠Finish: Clean, dry, short, subtly spicy
- š§ Serving suggestion: Chilled or in cocktails
- šø Cocktail suggestions: Vodka Martini, Vodka Tonic, Sea Breeze
- š£ Suggested pairings: Sushi, seafood, lightly seasoned savoury dishes
- š Packaging: Glass bottle with anime-style gift box; screw cap
- š Awards: IWSC 2024 Gold Outstanding; BTI 2024 Gold Medal, 91 points