No. 456INDEX / 321
Ubusuna 2024 Yamada Nishiki Shichinojo
Hananoka Shuzo, Kumamoto
Reviewed in H2 2025
Even Yamata no Orochi would smile at this
SCOREOverall score
87pts
SPECBasic data
- Rice
- Yamadanishiki
- Polishing ratio
- not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Type
- —
- List price
- ¥4,531
PROFILEFlavour chart
JUDGEMENTStraight-Talking Sake Judgement
TOCKY's report
Taste4.5
Aroma4.0
Value for money2.0
Numata's report
Taste4.5
Aroma4.0
Value for money3.0
NOTESNumata's tasting noteTRANSLATED
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PAIRINGCOMING SOON
Introducing 'Ubusuna Yamadanishiki Shichinojo.' In addition to the conventional Rokunojo method, this piece uses 'Shiori,' the brewing method recorded in the Kojiki as the one used to make the sake that felled Yamata no Orochi. It's what's known as kijoshu, using sake for part of the brewing water. A dense sweetness, a gentle acidity, and a richness that stretches long into the finish. Complex nuances of blood orange, honey, chocolate, and raisin — enough to captivate even the mythical serpent.