Katoukichibee Shouten

Born Gold Specially Limited Junmai Daiginjo

9.312 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Fukui, Japan
Rice
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

En Japanese Brasserie is one of the most elegant dinner spots in New York. Tip: Choose the set menu on the left of the three columns (the one with the three types of mushrooms, then homemade soft tofu, then the sashimi, then the black cod, then the soba noodles, then the chicken on slate, then the sorbet). Avoid the vegan set menu (middle column) and the one on the right, which is rather exotic and involves turning an egg timer when a candle goes out all in the aim to cook some rice perfectly.

I've always liked saké. Good saké at least. And this, I think and say knowing very little about the subject, is good saké. Smooth, nicely balanced, somewhat rich showing good depth and some melon-like notes. It worked beautifully with the food (left column menu).

En Japanese Brasserie is one of the most elegant dinner spots in New York. Tip: Choose the set menu on the left of the three columns (the one with the three types of mushrooms, then homemade soft tofu, then the sashimi, then the black cod, then the soba noodles, then the chicken on slate, then the sorbet). Avoid the vegan set menu (middle column) and the one on the right, which is rather exotic and involves turning an egg timer when a candle goes out all in the aim to cook some rice perfectly.

I've always liked saké. Good saké at least. And this, I think and say knowing very little about the subject, is good saké. Smooth, nicely balanced, somewhat rich showing good depth and some melon-like notes. It worked beautifully with the food (left column menu).

Mar 1st, 2018
Norman Gennaro

Super smooth. One of those smooth as water sake’s.

Super smooth. One of those smooth as water sake’s.

Jun 20th, 2021
Rob McCaughey

Very precise ginjo-ka aromas, banana, melon and yoghurt on the palate. Silky finish.

Very precise ginjo-ka aromas, banana, melon and yoghurt on the palate. Silky finish.

Jan 10th, 2016
Cathy Beaupain

Smooth, sweet, mild.

Smooth, sweet, mild.

Mar 16th, 2014
Matt Bostick

Sommelier at Osteria Mozza LA

9.5

Matt had this 10 years ago

Matt had this 10 years ago

May 6th, 2015
Max Coane

Max had this 11 years ago

Max had this 11 years ago

Mar 5th, 2014
Andy Bartee

Sales Copain Winery

9.7

Andy had this 11 years ago

Andy had this 11 years ago

May 23rd, 2013
Norman Gennaro

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Norman had this a year ago

May 22nd, 2023
Norman Gennaro

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Norman had this 3 years ago

Jul 6th, 2021
Caroline Tran

Caroline had this 9 years ago

Caroline had this 9 years ago

Jan 28th, 2016