Juyondai, the King of Japanese Sake: Value by Grade, from Ryusen to Gokujo Morohaku

In the world of top Japanese sake, "Juyondai" (Juyondai) is like a top representative and is known as the "Romanee-Conti" (DRC) in the sake world. Whether it is the impressive transaction price at the auction or word of mouth among collectors, Juyondai always represents the highest craftsmanship and scarcity value of Japan’s sake.

As a professional buyer with many years of experience,Chunxiang Wine Merchants We know how precious every bottle of Juyondai is. In order to help collectors and wine lovers better understand the market positioning and buyback value of the collections in their hands, we have compiled this article to help you understand the mystery of the "King of sake" from historical background, core technology to different levels of market conditions.

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1. Juyondai: A brewing legend spanning four hundred years

Juyondai is manufactured in Yamagata Prefecture Takagi Shuzo Produced in 1615, this brewery has a long history of more than 400 years. The key to its fame lies in Mr. Takagi Tatsugoro, the successor of Juyondai. He took the lead in transforming sake from the traditional Dry style to one rich in "floral and fruity aroma" and "layered" expression, becoming a pioneer of modern Gin brewing.

Interestingly, the name "Juyondai" was originally proposed by Takagi Shuzo together with "Thirteenth Generation" and "Fifteenth Generation" when applying for a trademark from the government. In Japan, it is usually difficult for numbers to be approved as trademarks, but "Juyondai" was the only one to be approved due to its uniqueness. This has also made sake a legendary symbol in the history of today.

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2. Core technology and exclusive rice: the foundation of value

The key to why Juyondai stands out among the rest lies in its ultimate pursuit of raw materials and brewing technology:

1. Exclusive wine and rice trilogy: Takagi Shuzo spent 18 years cultivating three types of special sake rice:
   • Ryu no Otoshigo: Rice is large and cold-resistant, and the wine produced has a fresh fruity and herbal aroma.
   • Sake Mirai (Sake Mirai) : Gives sake rich fruity flavor and soft acidity.
   • Ushu Homare: Extremely difficult to grow, but can produce high-end sake with rich layers and elegant flavor.
2. Top water source "Sakura Shimizu" It is drawn from the natural spring beneath the cherry tree at the centre of the brewery. According to fifteenth-generation successor Akitsuna Takagi, the name Ryusen combines tatsu, the dragon element in the hereditary name Tatsugoro, with this precious spring.
3. Ultimate craftsmanship "Shichitare Nijukkan": This is an extremely time-consuming method of collecting wine in a hanging bag for "Shizuku sake". Put 20 pieces (about 75 kilograms) of fermented mash into a cloth bag, and let the wine drip naturally by gravity without artificial pressure, and the best part is taken. This method has extremely low yields and is only used to produce the most sophisticated models.
4. Hiden Tama-gaeshi: This is the exclusive secret technique of Takagi Shuzo. The high-quality rice shochu distilled by the company is re-blended into sake to increase the breadth of the aroma and the roundness of the taste. It has become famous such as "Juyondai Honmaru".
   

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3. Comparison of Juyondai popular series levels and market rarity

The value of sake mainly depends on its output, process complexity and market demand. The following are the common grade classifications we have organized:

Juyondai series name	Grade/process characteristics	Market Rarity	Core Tasting Notes
Ryusen (Ryusen)	Junmai Daiginjo uses top-grade liquor "Soko" and "Ryūgetsu" and is matured at ultra-low temperature.	Extremely rare (SSS)	Aromas of ripe fruit, jasmine and lychee, with a silky texture.
Hakuun Korai	The 400th anniversary commemorative model combines Shichitare Nijukkan with ice temperature aging technology.	Extremely rare (SSS)	A blend of aged mellowness and fresh fruity aromas.
Bankoh	Daiginjo, aged at -6°C for about two years.	Extremely rare (SSS)	It has a dense texture and rich umami flavour, with aromas of red apple and honey.
Ryūgetsu (Ryugetsu)	Junmai Daiginjo uses the "doubowei" technique and is available in limited quantities in winter.	Very Rare (SS)	Restrained apple and grape aromas, balanced and highly complex.
Soko (Soko)	Daiginjo brewed using the secret method "Shichitare Nijukkan".	Very Rare (SS)	Juicy on the palate, with aromas of cantaloupe, green apple and white flowers.
Shichitare Nijukkan	Junmai Daiginjo is known for its extremely low extraction rate.	Rare(S)	Velvety texture, a great balance of ripe cantaloupe and white peaches.
supreme white	Junmai Daiginjo, known as "Little Ryusen", has high liquidity.	Popular (A)	The aroma of fresh green cantaloupe and mochi, with a long aftertaste.
Honmaru	This special brew, the masterpiece of Juyondai, is extremely popular.	Large circulation (B)	Round and full, with the signature sweet melon flavor.

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4. Chunxiang Wine Merchants: Latest buyback value list of Juyondai (referenced in Hong Kong dollars)

The price is affected by market supply and demand and the year of production (Date Code). The following conversion is based on the current exchange rate (1 JPY ≈ 0.0515 HKD) to provide you with the latest buyback market reference.(The price is for reference only, please contact Chunxiang Wine Merchants for real-time quotation)

Juyondai model (within one year of manufacturing date)	Capacity	Recommended buyback value (HKD)
Ryusen (Junmai Daiginjo)	720ml	Starting at $8,240
Ryūgetsu (Junmai Daiginjo)	1800ml	Starting at $6,950
Soko (Daiginjo)	1800ml	Starting at $5,660
Hakuun Korai (Junmai Daiginjo)	720ml	Starting at $4,635
Shichitare Nijukkan (Junmai Daiginjo)	1800ml	Starting at $5,150
Shichitare Nijukkan (Junmai Daiginjo)	720ml	Starting at $2,315
Jokusho Shiro (Junmai Daiginjo)	1800ml	Starting at $2,445
Nakatori Banshu Yamada Nishiki (Daiginjo)	1800ml	Starting at $2,160
Dragon's Fall (Zhu Bai on the Great Ultimate)	1800ml	Starting at $2,470
Honmaru Secret Jade Return (Latest Batch)	1800ml	Starting at $1,980
Sake Mirai (Daigokujo Morohaku)	1800ml	Starting at $1,905
Lan Yinjiu Gui Dou (rice shochu)	720ml	Starting at $360

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5. Four key factors affecting the value of Juyondai

As a seller, knowing the following details can help you get a better price when buyback:

1. Manufacturing date (Date Code): sake attaches great importance to freshness, usually the manufacturing date is Within 1 year The wines have the highest buyback prices. Some raw sake (Jiaoxin series) need to be liquidated within 1-2 months after leaving the factory, otherwise the flavor will change rapidly, resulting in a discount in value.
2. save environment: Juyondai is mostly "raw sake" or "raw sake" and is extremely dependent on the cold chain. It is recommended to save the entire process in -5°C to 5°C environment. If the wine label turns yellow, has mildew spots, or the liquid level (fill level) drops, it will seriously affect the quotation.
3. Accessories Completeness (Full Set): For top models such as "Ryusen" and "Ryūgetsu", the integrity of the original wooden box (such as the red box/Ssangyong box of Ryusen), outer packaging paper, instructions and original carton is crucial. The price of a complete set is much higher than a single bottle of naked wine.
4. wine label status: Juyondai often uses Japanese paper wine labels. Condensation during the refrigeration process can easily cause the labels to become wrinkled or damaged. It is recommended to wrap the bottle with newspaper or plastic film to protect the label during storage.
   

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6. Conclusion: Choose professional buyers to protect rare values

Every bottle of Juyondai is the crystallization of time and ingenuity. in Chunxiang Wine Merchants, we not only provide buyback services, but also uphold respect for Japanese sake culture. We have a professional appraisal team to ensure fair and transparent valuations and provide extremely fast door-to-door settlement services.

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Before settlement, please refer to:Hong Kong and Macau market quick report on top fragrances in summer 2026: indicative buyback value、sake Collection Juyondai Why "Ryusen" is in the market: sake save judgment、The King of sake in 2026: Why "Fourteen: Juyondai Valuation Supplement".