Fukuchiyo Shuzo
Nabeshima Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki
Saga, Japan
Nabeshima (鍋島) Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki
Brewery: Fukuchiyo Shuzo, Kashima, Saga, Japan
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Brewery series: Nabeshima
Fukuchiyo’s official lineup identifies this bottling as Nabeshima Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki. The brewery describes the broader Nabeshima style as seeking a natural body rather than simply high aromatics or dryness, with a balance intended to gently stimulate all five senses.
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.
Nabeshima (鍋島) Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki
Brewery: Fukuchiyo Shuzo, Kashima, Saga, Japan
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Brewery series: Nabeshima
Fukuchiyo’s official lineup identifies this bottling as Nabeshima Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki. The brewery describes the broader Nabeshima style as seeking a natural body rather than simply high aromatics or dryness, with a balance intended to gently stimulate all five senses.
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.
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 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.
Sep 28th, 2025
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Jan 1st, 2020