Norman

9.0

Sharaku Junmai Ginjo — Miyaizumi Meijo, Fukushima

Technicals: Junmai Ginjo · Gohyakumangoku rice · 50% polish · 16% ABV · SMV +1 · Acidity 1.4

Aroma: Peach, Muscat grape, melon and soft banana.

Palate: Fresh and fruit-forward with a silky, moderately rich texture. Ripe peach and melon up front, followed by gentle rice umami and bright acidity. A touch of sweetness through the middle gives way to a bitter edge and a clean, crisp finish.

Notes: Polished and balanced. There’s enough fruit and sweetness to give it presence, but the acidity and bitterness keep it from becoming heavy. Classic Sharaku combination of expressive fruit, richness and a clean finish but this one has a strong bitterness that doesn’t fade cold or warmth and is distracting. — 2 days ago

Rob

9.1

Sweet but still well balanced — 4 years ago

Lunett/ Yosshi

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Name:" Shichiken"/ brewery: Yamanashi meijo/ region: Yamanashi prefecture/ category: junmai/ crisp acid , smooth texture — 12 years ago

Julia K

9.1

A special lunch sake. — 4 months ago

romo

9.1

Full-bodied paired with A5 Wagyu and black truffle (Italian). — 2 years ago

mik bafana

9.1

Off dry. Delicious with veggie food — 7 years ago

with Shweta

Norman

9.4

Not usually an unfiltered fan and too lazy to warm sake… cold weather though led me to pull this one out and give it a go. It’s a little plain when cool and the rice pulp is drying on the palate. Walked to 122 as directed adds body, sweetness and the rice pulp becomes a friendly hug. Little bit more alcohol warm but in a good way. Liking it - at the right place and time. — 2 years ago

Jeff Francis

9.1

Slightly sparkling sake... Very sweet and fruity to the nose, but not nearly as sweet tasting. Very nicely balanced with a fruity clean taste. — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.6

Fantastic seasonal sake. Extra dry, SMV +10. Brewed once a year in limited quantities. Unpasteurized, unfiltered using traditional “Kimoto” method of craftsmanship. — 8 years ago