No. 309INDEX / 321
NEXT FIVE THE FINAL 2024
Aramasa Shuzo, Akita
Reviewed in H1 2024
Let's meet again in ten years
SCOREOverall score
89pts
SPECBasic data
- Rice
- Misatonishiki from Akita
- Polishing ratio
- 40%
- Alcohol
- —
- Type
- Junmai (pure rice), bottle-conditioned (secondary bottle fermentation), dégorgement (lees disgorged)
- List price
- ¥12,000
PROFILEFlavour chart
JUDGEMENTStraight-Talking Sake Judgement
TOCKY's report
Taste4.5
Aroma4.5
Value for money1.5
Numata's report
Taste4.5
Aroma4.5
Value for money1.5
NOTESNumata's tasting noteTRANSLATED
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PAIRINGCOMING SOON
"NEXT FIVE," formed by five young Akita brewers, has grown over 15 years into a major sake project representing not just Akita but all of Japan. A gentle sweetness like Japanese pear, together with a mellow acidity and milkiness reminiscent of sour cream, makes for a deliciousness that appeals straight to instinct. This bottle also suits long-term ageing, so letting it mature while you wait for the group's reunion is a fine way to enjoy it too.