Hakurakusei Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi
伯楽星 特別純米 冷卸Hakurakusei — Niizawa Jozoten, Miyagi
Banana and melon on the first sip, then a pleasing acidity that sharpens the finish.
Specifications
- Type
- Tokubetsu Junmai
- Rice
- Domestic rice
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +3
- Acidity
- 1.7
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
Banana and melon notes from the description, with SMV +3 and acidity 1.7 giving a crisp, sharp finish. This points to moderate aroma, a light-to-medium body softened by aging, and a dry-leaning sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Hakurakusei, known for its crisp and sharply clean finish, shows the softness and fullness that come from a summer of rest in this hiyaoroshi (a sake brewed in winter, aged through the summer, and released in autumn when its flavor has settled). The use of flat-polished rice (henpei seimai) gives a striking crispness, while the rounder character developed over the summer creates a finely balanced sake. On cooler days it can also be enjoyed warmed (kan). [Awards] - Oriental Sake Awards 2023, Junmai category (Tanrei division), Bronze Medal - KAN SAKE AWARD 2023, Premium Kan Sake category, Highest Gold Medal - MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE 2023, Double Gold Medal and Food Pairing Award for Pasta Bolognese - Spain International Wine and Spirits Competition 2022, Gold Medal - U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2022, Gold Medal - Oriental Sake Awards 2022, Bronze Medal [Flavor] Somewhat fresh, somewhat light, with a clean finish [Aroma] Banana, melon [Recommended pairings] Seafood in general, fatty autumn fish
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