Akishika Shuzō
Ota Shuzō
Dohkan Fujikura Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki
Awesome sake. So, so smooth. Almost like great flavored water. — 7 years ago
Ichishima Shuzō
Tokubetsu Honjozo Rice
Fresh and clean. Slight white floral aromatic. — 11 years ago
Ota Shuzō
'Dokan' Umeshu
Ota Shuzo dokan umeshu — 11 years ago
Sanyouhai Shuzou
Banshu Ikkon Junmai Sake
Banshu Ikkon “Chō-kara” Junmai, i.e., “Super-Dry”
Brewery: 山陽盃酒造株式会社 (Sanyōhai Shuzō), Shisō, Hyōgo
Rice: 兵庫北錦 100% (Hyōgo Kitanishiki)
Polish: 60% remaining
SMV (nihonshu-do): +10 (very dry)
ABV: 15%
Volume: 720 ml
Bottled: 2025-06
Style notes from the back label: soft umami with clarity and a very crisp finish; versatile across temperatures.
What to expect in the glass
• Aromatics are restrained. Think steamed rice, faint grain, maybe a hint of dried apple rather than ginjō fruit.
• Palate is lean and highly dry with a quick, clean cut. The +10 SMV puts it on the bone-dry end of the spectrum.
• Body is light to mid. Not a plush or glycerol style. If served too cold it can read “thin” and a touch bitter on the back end.
It’s dry for sure. Crisp and on the edge of bitter/sharp. The body is light and mouthfeel borders on thin but better than those others I called thin, watery and bitter. I liked this. Not staying loved but it was good and did go went with food. Has a bit of a finish that I couldn’t quite place but is what gave it the bitterness. It’s not one that just disappears. — 10 months ago
Uehara Shuzō
Soma no Tengu “Forest Spirit” Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu Usu-nigori
Floral, but dry — 7 years ago
Ichishima Shuzō
Competition Daiginjo Sake
First rate sake — 11 years ago
Kido Shuzō
Kido Junmai Ginjo Bessen
This sake is Kido (喜多酒造) – Junmai Ginjo Bessen (別誂 純米吟醸).
• Brewery: Kido Shuzō (喜多酒造), located in Shiga Prefecture.
• Label details: The large green kanji on the front is 「喜多」 (Kido), the brewery’s name. The vertical writing on the right side says 「別誂・純米吟醸」 (“Bessen / Special Order – Junmai Ginjo”).
• Style: Junmai Ginjo, typically polished to around 55–60%.
• Profile: Known for a softer, slightly sweeter palate compared to drier Shiga sakes. Often shows melon, apple, and rice sweetness balanced by a clean, light acidity. Good but a bit too sweet for me. Everyone else’s favorite. — 10 months ago
Kidoizumi Shuzō
Hakugyokko "Fragrant Jewel" Junmai Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu
Clean with touches of fruit and cream, great depth and verve. — 4 years ago
Akishika Shuzō
Junmai Ginjo Funashibori Jikagumi Namasake
Sake goes best with traditional Japanese new year dishes. No question! Smooth and light on it’s feet and go with food, but enough flavor to stand on its own.
@Delectable Wine this is the Akishika Junmai Ginjo Funashibori Jikagumi Namasake — 8 years ago
Kidoizumi Shuzō
Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
One of the most complex lengthy finishes I've ever had in a sake.
Kidoizumi tokubetsu junmai — 10 years ago
Kidoizumi Shuzō
Hakugyoko "Fragrant Jewel" Junmai Yamahai Muroka Namagenshu
Calling Sister Midnight
You've got me reaching for the moon
Calling Sister Midnight
You've got me playing the fool
Calling Sister Midnight
— 11 years ago
Ichishima Shuzō
Karen 'Coy' Junmai
Sweet style Sake, fruity, low umami/body. — 11 years ago
Ichishima Shuzō
Ginjo Koshu Sake
Pours crystal-clear with the slightest hint of yellow. Funky nose, chili powder or white paprika. Light and bright on the pallet some creamy nutty type flavors similar to Chestnut. Lots of fun! — 12 years ago
Norman
Kudoki Jōzu Junmai Ginjo
• Brewer: Kamenoi Shuzō Co., Ltd. (Yamagata, Japan) 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.Thin — 9 months ago