Norman

9.3

Hakuro Shuzo (白露酒造) in Yamagata - Hakuro Suishu

• Type / Grade: Also Junmai Ginjo (純米吟醸)
• Rice & Polish: Same general Dewasansan/Yamagata spec but brewed to be lighter and more aromatic.
• Style markers: 生酒 (nama) = unpasteurized, but not labeled genshu; intended to be slightly more delicate and lower in alcohol than Ajyu.

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 is top quartile. I would search this out. — 9 months ago

Norman

9.3

Hakuro Shuzo (白露酒造) in Yamagata - Hakuro Ajyu
• Type / Grade: Junmai Ginjo (純米吟醸)
• Rice & Polish: Yamagata-grown Dewasansan (出羽燦々) 100%, polished to about 55%

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 is top quartile. I would search this out. — 9 months ago

Jim Chen

9.0

Ultra good — 7 years ago

Lawrence Asrikin

9.0

Unfiltered + undiluted = packed with flavour. Ripe pear and cantaloupe on the nose. A little savoury on the palate. Long finish. Great sake for the price. — 9 years ago