Norman

9.0

Shuho (秀鳳) Tokubetsu Junmai Miyama Nishiki

Brewery: Shuho Shuzojo, Yamagata, Japan
Classification: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice: Miyama Nishiki 100%
Polishing: 55%
ABV: 16%
SMV: −2
Acidity: 1.5
Amino Acid: 0.7

Brewer description: Clean and delicate, with moderate rice umami and a crisp finish.

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. — 6 days ago

Young Bock Lee

8.9

Okarakuchi. Floral, fruity on the first palate finished with sharp clean finish. Not my favorite but it does its job. Sometimes Karakuchi sake leaves large amount of umami flavor in the end but this sake leaves more clean finish. — 6 years ago

Louis Martin

9.2

Perfect sushi pairing. Not too strong, nice balance. — 11 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.3

Outrageously refined. Melon, tapioca, marmelade. Thanks @Bryan Daniels — 7 years ago

with Bryan and Richard

Michael Delacruz

9.4

Nishiyama Brewery Kotsuzumi Hanafubuki Junmai Ginjo sake. Rice grains milled down to 60%, no brewer's alcohol added. Hazelnuts and lychees on the nose and palate. Clean, balanced, short finish. Served chilled with Nigiri sushi of striped jack, pony prawn, and tuna belly. — 11 years ago