No. 384INDEX / 321
Juyondai Chogoku
Takagi Shuzo, Yamagata
Reviewed in H2 2024
Opposing flavours warp space and time
SCOREOverall score
92pts
SPECBasic data
- Rice
- Yamadanishiki from Hyogo's Special A district
- Polishing ratio
- 35%
- Alcohol
- —
- Type
- Junmai Daiginjo, nakadori (middle of the pressing), aged
- List price
- ¥7,700
PROFILEFlavour chart
JUDGEMENTStraight-Talking Sake Judgement
TOCKY's report
Taste5.0
Aroma4.5
Value for money2.0
Numata's report
Taste4.5
Aroma4.5
Value for money2.0
NOTESNumata's tasting noteTRANSLATED
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PAIRINGCOMING SOON
From the legendary Juyondai, here's a bottle made from the very finest Yamadanishiki from Hyogo's Special A district, milled down to 35% and further narrowed to just the nakadori (middle cut), the tastiest part of the batch alone. The pinnacle of Chotokusen. A complex bouquet of yellow peach and La France pear fruitiness, a mellow vanilla, and a faint caramel and roasted-nut fragrance. Rich sweetness and umami are joined by a refreshing acidity, showing off a wonderful harmony.