S.S. Mandani

9.4

Just, just... just wonderful.

Initially, I get quince and a slight licorice that isn’t overpowering. Peach, of course.

The intangible here is just the well rounded character of the whole thing. It’s hard to nail down, but it’s got this savory, sweet, umami, bitter, acid quality to it that just brings a sip to the very edge of paradise as a flavor, a taste, an experience.

I’m glad I went for the gold here. I love drinking the canned sake and the 300 mL bottles when I’m going solo, so I upped the ante a bit and went for the mid-tier higher selection and it paid off. — 5 years ago

Jen

9.3

Norb bday dinner — 7 years ago

Lawrence Asrikin

9.0

Great JDG for the price. Melon, pumpkin, mushrooms on the nose. Clean slightly peppery finish. — 8 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

My favorite varietal. Nice finish. Chocolate, blackberry. — 9 years ago

Phil Beattie

9.4

A blockbuster. Dry. Needs to sit for 5-8 years. — 9 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Tentaka Shuzo, Tentaka Kuni, "Hawk in the Heavens." Tochigi Pefect, Junmai Sake. My wife loved this with Sushi. Pretty fragrant with subtle hints of berries. Only had a small sip as she didn't want to share. — 10 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.3

A stunner. Opened with that rustic cab smell. Not sure what lies beneath that initial nose. And then just pure explosive goodness in the glass. Black fruit, swirling with brown fruit in every sip. Lingering finish made for a wonderful moment or two. — 6 years ago

Lynda

9.0

Very good warm sake. Smooth finish with a hint of licorice. Will definitely have again. — 7 years ago

Muralee Murugesu

9.3

Very very nice sake at the offered price range. Lots of lovely character with smooth texture (almost like a condrieu). — 8 years ago

Katherine Griffin

9.5

Wonderful floral and light. — 9 years ago

with Amanda

Preet Grewal

10

Excellent cloudy and fruity sake — 9 years ago

Gretchen Sandler

9.1

Yummy with Japanese food — 9 years ago

with Melita

Justin Hansohn

8.9

Mellow and smooth we take it. I feel the need for food with this beverage and fortunately some sauerkraut sandwiches and hand rolls did ok for simple finger foods...but I feel like some more meaty food is needed here to flesh out the better nuances available in this drink, and some rice, of course. Preparedness is key, be forewarned. Greatness abounds and I was not prepared to handle this beautiful woman the way she wanted. — 11 years ago

with Arturo

Justin Wade

9.1

A bit sweet, but really smooth. — 7 years ago

Louis Martin

9.1

Smooth, floral, light and slightly sweet. — 7 years ago

with Doug

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.5

Fantastic. Best daiginjo I’ve had in a while. Super smooth. Slight pears honey melon. At oya. — 7 years ago

TriShan

9.0

Very sweet. Clean taste. Slight bite at the end. — 9 years ago

Phillip Hasenauer

9.2

This is the one Pats — 9 years ago

Devin Bray

9.1

Candylike aromas on the nose of pear and red apple, bubblegum, cherry blossom. Sweet cherry blossom and honey on the palate with a big dose of anise, red and black licorice. Pure and crystalline but just a bit oversweet and medicinal to me. — 9 years ago

Mark Silverman

9.2

Dry, light & refreshing. Almond notes with a hint of citrus. Very good. — 10 years ago