Norman

9.4

Nabeshima Daiginjo (鍋島 大吟醸) — Fukuchiyo Shuzo, Saga

Daiginjo from Fukuchiyo Shuzo (Nabeshima brand). 17% ABV, 720ml, and a bottling date 2025.07. Great to get them fresh.

Highly polished, aromatic “luxury daiginjo” with melon/apple/citrus tones and a clean finish. Some retailers specifically note a little fizziness on opening and there was a pop. Verged on sweet. Definite melon and significant weight on the palate. — a day ago

K L

9.2

Good but harsher and more tanic than we remember. Didn’t decant but maybe needs it. Opened up a week later but not the favorite still. Definitely more balanced. . — 2 months ago

with Matt

Norman

9.3

Jikon Tokubetsu 60% polish 2025-05 light, crisp, clean. Very nice. — 4 months ago

Jordyn Dinwiddie

9.0

So crisp, tiny bubbles. — 3 days ago

Norman

9.3

Delightful — 2 days ago

K L

9.3

Very good as always. Very full bodied and you realize it from what we’re drinking otherwise. — 3 months ago

with Matt

Norman

9.1

Always nice but you can tell the difference from the 3yr and the 8yr. — 2 days ago

Dale Russwurm

8.9

Dark fruit and mild tannins — a month ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.2

First time I really liked a sake. Paired with ceviche with basil and small sprouts. Loved the plummy smell with a distant sweetness — 3 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.0

Boysenberry, chocolate, cigar with nice finish — 6 months ago