No. 579INDEX / 323

Hakutsuru Hakutsurunishiki

Hakutsuru, Hyogo

Reviewed in H2 2026

Bottle of Hakutsuru Hakutsurunishiki

Fall for the gap between aroma and umami

SCORE
83pts
SPEC
Rice
Hakutsurunishiki
Polishing ratio
50%
Alcohol
15%
Type
Junmai Daiginjo, Hakutsurunishiki
List price
¥1,930
PROFILE
JUDGEMENT

TOCKY's report

Taste3.5
Aroma4.0
Value for money4.0

Numata's report

Taste3.5
Aroma4.0
Value for money4.0
NOTESTRANSLATED

A look at “Hakutsuru alternative Junmai Daiginjo Hakutsurunishiki”, brewed by the large-scale producer Hakutsuru Shuzo with “Hakutsurunishiki”, the sake rice that carries its own name. An aroma with the sweetness of pineapple and candyfloss. Over a transparent, refined taste, the dryness of the alcohol builds from the middle, and umami from the rice stretches gently into the finish. The sweetness is restrained, and melting — more honey than fruit. Pair it with plump rock oysters and enjoy that rich creaminess to the full

MOVIE

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