Jen

8.9

On National Geographic islander II in the Galapagos! — 12 days ago

Noren Kawakami

10

Islander Brewery Sake Junmai Daiginjo 2023 — a year ago

Noren Kawakami

9.5

Islander Sake Brewery - Special New Year sake; Daiginjo w/ gold flakes. — 2 years ago

Noren Kawakami

9.5

Kitashizuku Junmai Daiginjo Sake from Islander Sake Brewery, Hawaii.

Hakkaido sake rice "Ktadhixuku"
Polishing Rate: 50%
SMV: + / - 0
Alc: 15%

Fresh just pressed name! Siight effervescence & brash with notes of grapefruit, light mouthfeel with a finish. Not a typical fruit, floral sake. — 4 years ago

Jen

9.1

Slightly reminiscent of watermelon on nat geo islander II in Galapagos — 9 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

See previous notes. My last bottle - purchased at the winery on Kangaroo Island. 100% Cabernet Franc. Herbs , Tea leaves, Charcoal, Black, fruits, a touch of caramel oak. Quite a full bodied opulent wine showing those black fruits. A product of the warm 2008 vintage in South Australia. A classy wine balancing the ripe fruit with the right amount of oak treatment. Very polished as you would expect from a $150 wine. Shows Jaques Lurton’s (Cheval Blanc) experience with the Cabernet Franc grape. — 2 years ago

Noren Kawakami

9.0

Islander Sake Kitashizuku Daiginjo - Hawaii; brewed by Chiaki Takahashi & Tama Hirose.
Kitashizuku sake rice from Hokkaido. Mild & soft with a short finish. Slight acidity & sweetness, reminiscent of clementine. — 3 years ago

Noren Kawakami

10

Islander Brewery Sake Junmai Daiginjo Happy New Year 2024 — 4 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

See several previous notes. My last of these Cuvées from Kangaroo Island South Australia and owned by the French Lurton family of Cheval Blanc fame. Savoury plum with earthy overtones. With air the aromas were almost intoxicating. Quite bold and full bodied on the palate - oak has integrated. Rich and spicy yet cleansing and moreish. Touch of camphor finishing with fine sandy tannins. — 2 years ago

Noren Kawakami

9.5

Hawaiian Pink Guava Sake, Islander Sake Hawaii - Mother's Day 2021 — 3 years ago