No. 78INDEX / 321
Hiroki Daiginjo
Hiroki Shuzo Honten
Reviewed in H1 2022
Fukushima's sake, a land of abundance
SCOREOverall score
86pts
SPECBasic data
- Rice
- Yamadanishiki from Hyogo
- Polishing ratio
- 40%
- Alcohol
- —
- Type
- —
- List price
- ¥8,250
PROFILEFlavour chart
JUDGEMENTStraight-Talking Sake Judgement
TOCKY's report
Taste3.5
Aroma4.5
Value for money4.0
Numata's report
Taste3.5
Aroma4.0
Value for money3.0
NOTESNumata's tasting noteTRANSLATED
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PAIRINGCOMING SOON
Hiroki has built itself a rock-solid position at the summit of sake. This Daiginjo is sold only in 1.8-litre bottles. A gorgeous, juicy melon aroma spreads out. It carries a depth of flavour that Junmai Daiginjo lacks, finishing mellow and rounded. At a time when Junmai sake is booming, this superb bottle reminds us of the charm of alcohol-added sake.