Aaron Tan

9.2

Another surprising find on the shelves of our local grocery store! The Retsu is a limited bottling by Toko brewery, where their "basic" karakuchi (dry) junmai daiginjo gets aged in ice-cold temperatures for a year. An excellent subject of difference when drank with the Kuheiji Eau Du Desir (both Yamadanishiki too). While the Kuheiji dances on the palate with its untamed liveliness, the Toko glides confidently with density and texture. The flavours aren't as diverse (also less bitter and sweet), but there's an intriguing sweet and nutty flavor that reminds me of Swiss cheese, enveloping the melon and herb notes. Finishes crisp, dry, and weighty. Positively delicious, and in no way inferior to the Kuheiji for me. — 4 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

First time trying Kuheiji. I hear that they're typically quite elegant, but I can't say the same about this iteration of the legendary Betsuatsurae. All power with little relief. The quality is unquestionably excellent, but just not for me. I'm sure the next time will be better. — 7 years ago

Alejandro Lopez

9.5

Brewery: #Banjo Jozo
Name: #Kuheiji 50
Grade: #Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Variety: #Yamadanishiki
Seimaibuai: 50%
Prefecture: #Hyogo
16%abv — 10 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.7

French Manobi rice, grown in Carmague, brewed in Japan - part of the Kuheiji's projects in France (the other being a winery in Morey-Saint-Denis). Weighty, but mind-blowingly elegant. Floral, herbaceous, with an exotic fruit profile, and a mineral finish. So good, impossible not to empty.

NB: Taking this notes straight from my IG. After the Aramasa Cosmos, I would have never thought I'd drink another saké that could trump it within the span of a week. To be frank, I've got mixed feelings about Kuheiji - sometimes their saké's are too rich for me, but at times they are truly out of this world, like the one right here. Ranks among the best saké's I've tasted. Thanks to JS for bringing this rare bird back from Japan. — 6 years ago

Tsuyoshi Enoki

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Kamoshibito Kuheiji/ Artisin limited Version/ Banjou jouzou/ Aichi Prefecture/ Yamadanishiki/ junmaidaiginjo/ fruity clear note, juicy acid and comfortable attack. — 9 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.0

@ Mayor reception, Takahama — 6 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.2

Saba from Obama (Fukui) / This elegant Kuheiji/yamadanishki gift from Labo members. — 6 years ago

Ambre Soubiran

10

Perfect with green tea mochi — 10 years ago