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Takasago Shuzo

Hiraktaka Shuzo

Hitakami Takami Sake

Norman
9.0

Hitakami Junmai Ginjo Nakadori
Brewery: Hirako Shuzo
Location: Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Type: Junmai Ginjo (Nakadori)
Bottle size: 720ml
Bottled: 2025.07

Aromatic with a clean, restrained profile. The nose shows fresh melon with a soft sweetness. Entry is crisp and dry with a light weight on palate. Body stays lean.

Mid-palate - fruit and a gentle mineral edge. The finish brings the melon note back with a slight bitterness that helps it fade cleanly.

I’d prefer more palate weight and a fuller, longer finish. — a month ago

Ron, Paul and 1 other liked this

Imada Shuzo

Moon on the Water Fukucho Junmai Ginjo Sake

Mark Wadley
9.4

Fruity bright. Made in a daiquiri like cocktail. — 2 years ago

Karina Wong
with Karina

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Senshin Junmai Daiginjo

Norman
9.2

Large/magnum-like sake bottle. — 3 years ago

Severn, Paul and 1 other liked this

Nishida Shuzo

Nishida Denshu Tokubetsu Junmai Sake

Norman
9.0

This was all part of our Sake Day 2025 experience. We only tasted 60ish sakes out of an estimated 450, so a small fraction of what was available. While I attempted to rinse the glass with water and stay hydrated it’s difficult to fairly rate in this environment and I use it solely as a time to try a wide variety and interact with the brands. — 5 months ago

Ron, Tom and 1 other liked this

Fukuchiyo Shuzo

Nabeshima Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki

Norman
9.0

This was all part of our Sake Day 2025 experience. We only tasted 60ish sakes out of an estimated 450, so a small fraction of what was available. While I attempted to rinse the glass with water and stay hydrated it’s difficult to fairly rate in this environment and I use it solely as a time to try a wide variety and interact with the brands. — 5 months ago

Paul liked this

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 2023

Gerald Montoya
9.2

Light with an oiky texture. Floral aromatics and palate with hints of fruit and a honeyed tones. Delicate yet palate coating. — 3 years ago

Ryujin Shuzo

Oze No Yukidoke Omachi Junmai Ginjo

Norman
9.2

This was all part of our Sake Day 2025 experience. We only tasted 60ish sakes out of an estimated 450, so a small fraction of what was available. While I attempted to rinse the glass with water and stay hydrated it’s difficult to fairly rate in this environment and I use it solely as a time to try a wide variety and interact with the brands. This was nice. Top quartile. — 5 months ago

Paul liked this

Amabuki Shuzo

Amabuki Daiginjo

Norman
9.0

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting but others liked this a lot more than me. — a year ago

Ericsson, Paul and 1 other liked this

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Kubota Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Charles Duncan
9.1

Gift from Toshi for J&v welcome party. — 2 years ago

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Aura Novembre
9.7

11th Anniversary Dinner with Bernie and Jason — 3 years ago