Norman

9.1

Zaku Miyabi no Tomo (作 雅乃智)

Brewery: Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Polishing: 50%
ABV: 15%

Brewer description: Gorgeous fragrance with a sleek, silky mouthfeel. Vanilla-like sweetness gently spreads across the palate, followed by rich, clear umami and fine, soft acidity leading to a crisp 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. Nice — 9 hours ago

Norman

9.0

ZAKU Miyabi no Tomo Nakadori (作 雅乃智 中取り)

Brewery: Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Classification: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki 100%
Polishing: 50%
ABV: 16%
Pressing: Nakadori, only the clearest middle portion of the pressing

Brewer description: Full, fruity and rich aroma. Delicate, clear and elegant on the palate, with the flavor and aroma combining for a deeply satisfying expression. Best served chilled.

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. — 9 hours ago

TH

9.2

Zakuの特A山田錦純米大吟醸@長谷川酒店　2,750 incl tax — 6 years ago

Andy Tam

9.1

雅乃智 stronger yeasty flavor, thick body like cream fire taste and華 transparency nose paired with chicken oyster, skin, tsukune and all things umami — 8 years ago

Yuri

9.2

This is HO-no-tomo. Very clear and elegant!! — 10 years ago

Andrew C.

9.0

Really light nose with a touch of pungent sweat (?!?). On the palate, it's got a lot of body, like syrup. — 10 years ago

Norman

9.0

ZAKU LUDENS Junmai Ginjo

Brewery: Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Polishing: 60%
ABV: 15%
Bottle: 750ml
Collaboration: ZAKU × Kojima Productions

Brewer description: Fresh green-apple aroma with crisp acidity.

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. — 9 hours ago

Norman

9.1

ZAKU Impression N (作 IMPRESSION-N)

Brewery: Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Classification: Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
Polishing: 50%
ABV: 16%
Base sake: Miyabi no Tomo Nakadori
Style: Direct-drawn genshu, pasteurized, lightly sparkling

Brewer description: Created to reproduce the fresh aromas and flavors of freshly pressed unpasteurized sake while still being pasteurized. Fresh and fragrant on opening, with a light pétillance that stimulates the palate. Best served well chilled.

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. These were good. — 9 hours ago

Vivek

9.8

Hachi at National Gallery — 6 years ago

TH

9.3

マスカットのような甘い香り。最初に辛みを感じるがその後は厚みのある甘めの米の深い味わい
@はせがわ酒店　2,475 incl tax
作impression type N — 7 years ago

Yuri

9.0

This is special concentration ZAKU!! Unexpectedly good marriage with chocolate! @my secret restaurant :-)) — 9 years ago

TH

8.9

みえのゆめを使用。癖のない、純粋な米の味わい。キレ、酸味などのバランスよし。@くすのき 小売価格 about 1,200 excl tax — 10 years ago

Lunett/ Yosshi

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Vibrant note of apricot and pineapple, light sweet attack, crispy acid, a little bubble, rich texture, juicy taste. — 12 years ago

Norman

9.1

Zaku Ho no Tomo (作 穂乃智)

Brewery: Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Classification: Junmai
Polishing: 60%
ABV: 15%

Brewer description: Well-balanced aromas of fresh and ripe fruit with a hint of lychee. Rice umami on the palate leads to a clean, crisp finish, with smooth sweetness and an easy-drinking character. Can be enjoyed chilled or warmed.

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. These are good. — 9 hours ago

Megan Marquardt

10

Fruity, thick, stunning. No notes. — 4 months ago

Jeff Francis

10

Very nice, one of the better ones I've tasted. Complex, not too sweet, but still clean tasting. — 4 years ago

TH

9.2

@はせがわ酒店 2,530 incl tax — 6 years ago

Lunett/ Yosshi

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Zaku “Akaiwa Omachi “/ Shimizu Seisaburo shouten/ Mie prefecture/ rice species: Omachi harvested at Okayama prefecture Akaiwa area (best climate for Omachi )/ junmai daiginjo — 8 years ago

TH

8.9

@長谷川酒店 1890 incl tax — 10 years ago

Lunett/ Yosshi

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Zaku prototype H/ Shimidzu Seizaburou shouten/ Mie prefecture/ junmai / juicy and rich. — 11 years ago