Lunett/ Yosshi

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

9.4

A gentle aroma reminiscent of dried pineapple, apricot jam, yeast, custard cream, and Japanese mustard.
On the palate, a smooth sweetness and umami give way to a slightly robust acidity; midway through, bitterness joins the umami and acidity, creating a rich flavor profile. The finish is smooth, with a bold, clean acidity—it’s delicious. — 2 months ago

Norman

9.2

Tonoike “Sai” Junmai Daiginjo

Brewery: Tonoike Shuzouten, Mashiko, Tochigi, Japan
Classification: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yumesasara 100%
Polishing: 45%
ABV: 16%
SMV: −2
Acidity: 1.45

Brewer description: Aromas of citrus, pear and lychee with a subtle cardamom-like spice. Soft sweetness and acidity are balanced by a clean, elegant finish.

Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.

Good. I preferred the Tonoike group overall to the Kuroushi bottles. — 11 hours ago

Joel Brunk

9.5

Sake Tengoku May shipment. Had with sushi. We loved this. — 6 years ago

Andy Tam

8.9

W Junmai Kamenoo Sake Watanabe Shuzouten polished 50% unpasteurised Nama sake. W ダブリュー 亀の尾50 純米無濾過生原酒 渡辺酒岐阜県. Floral with thick body, alcoholic and rooty flavour paired with sen-ryo sushi for Clau first taste in 9months. ¥2100 — 8 years ago

Michael Tao

9.0

Excellent sake — Asian pear, green apple, very nice fruit. Highly recommend! — 9 years ago

Andy Tam

8.9

"Cabin in the snow" medium body creamy. Flower explosion as soon as we opened the bottle and the nose stayed for the entire meal of Hokkaido scallop, amaebi, hiramasa and steamed flower crab. (+1) — 11 years ago

Norman

9.2

Tonoike “Drop of Grace” Junmai Daiginjo

Brewery: Tonoike Shuzouten, Mashiko, Tochigi, Japan
Classification: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Polishing: 38%
ABV: 16%
SMV: −4.5
Acidity: 1.4
Pressing: Shizuku, gravity drip

Brewer description: The sake is collected naturally, drop by drop, without applying pressure. Designed for an elegant aroma and exceptionally smooth, delicate texture while preserving the character of Yamada Nishiki.

Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.

Good. This was the most technically interesting of the three Tonoike bottles. — 11 hours ago

Yuri

9.2

At a favourite sushi bar! — 4 years ago

Jim Chen

9.0

Cabin in the Snow.
Lovely. — 6 years ago

Holly Orchard

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

9.0

Such a great value and well balanced. I enjoyed it slightly chilled. Although it had some very subtle melon and floral notes, it did not really register as “sweet”. It was more in the aromas and had a bit of a savory, nutty finish. The texture of it was quite nice as well! — 7 years ago

Naoki Kondo

8.9

No this is junmai ginjo! — 8 years ago

Lunett/ Yosshi

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Washigakuni/ Yamawa shuzouten/ Miyagi prefecture/ Omachi/ junmaidaiginjo — 10 years ago

Alex Westphal

8.9

Schon eher — 12 years ago

Norman

9.2

Tonoike “bo:” Junmai Ginjo Gohyakumangoku

Brewery: Tonoike Shuzouten, Mashiko, Tochigi, Japan
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Tochigi-grown Gohyakumangoku
Polishing: 55%
ABV: 16%
Treatment: Muroka, bottle-pasteurized

Brewer description: Muscat-like freshness with a restrained aroma, delicate flavor and a transparent, slender profile. The brewery lists this as a year-round release.

Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.

Good. One of the stronger groups from the tasting. — 11 hours ago

Lunett/ Yosshi

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Sisora Junmai Ginjo Sugitama label/ Shiwa shuzouten/ Iwate prefecture, Japan/ rice species: Gohyakumangoku/ rice polish ratio: 55%/ fresh note of banana, lemonade, and cider, rich sweetness, fizzy, crispy acidic and rich volume with good bitterness. Rich and juicy UMA-NIGA taste. — 8 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

8.9

Mazf y omar a
Japon 4/17 — 6 years ago

Andy Tam

9.0

Warm sake vertical amazing to bring out the warmness and floralness — 7 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

8.9

Clean taste — 8 years ago

Paul Mabray

Founder VinTank

9.5

The most beautiful sake I've ever had. — 10 years ago

with Angelica

Lucas Newman

9.5

Blend of 5 to 80 years aged. — 12 years ago