Jamie Lauder

9.1

From Yamagata, Japan.
Daiginjo…46 % milling rate…(senmai buai)
Bright water white clear in colour.
Nose of bright cantaloupe musk melon.
Flavours of yellow Asian pear, quince and persimmon…(kaki)
This nihon shu is dry but the most impressive feature is the all encompassing creaminess and mouthfeel.
We had local Albacore tuna sashimi with local Matsutake mushrooms cooked in rice from Hokkaido, Japan. — 18 days ago

Noren Kawakami

9.0

Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai- Yamagata Pref; seasonal.
Medium dry sake with fruity aroma of pear, muscat & delicious apple. Very juicy & mild taste with crisp acidity & soft texture. — 4 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.4

Clear water white; medium intensity aromas of red plum, persimmon, creamy rice, spring water, ripe melon, subtle mallow; off dry, medium minus acid, high alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of persimmon, ripe plum, ripe melon, creamy cooked rice, spring water; medium finish, flavors more ripe and concentrated than aromas , very elegant, outstanding — 5 years ago

Norman Gennaro

9.0

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting but this was good. I think I might prefer green label but would need to retry. — 2 months ago

Leeann

9.6

Remind me of a farmhouse sour beer — 2 years ago

Adam Nesto

9.6

Truly excellent sake. — 4 years ago

with Alex

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! — 5 years ago

Oliver Chapoy

9.4

Wow. Legit. A little fuzzy carbonic maceration, fruit forward but with a slight funk. Wish this bottle was easier to come by. — 2 years ago

with Bea

Naboth van den Broek

9.1

Very well made. Lighter than expected, notes of violet and ripe red fruit. Still very young for its age. — 3 years ago

Manchester Sheldon

9.2

Very rich and smooth with a little umami and hints of vanilla, super soft finish. — 5 years ago