Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo Hikari
伯楽星 純米大吟醸 ひかりHakurakusei — Niizawa Jozoten, Miyagi
The finest of the Hakurakusei line, embodying the essence of the "ultimate food sake."
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Rice
- Domestic rice
- Rice polishing ratio
- 15%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +1
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The 15% polish junmai daiginjo and banana-like aroma point to a high aroma score. SMV +1, acidity 1.4, gentle sweetness and a clean finish suggest a light, moderately dry body with some umami, placing it in the kun (fragrant, light) quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A pleasing banana-like aroma opens softly, followed by a clean acidity and umami that come chasing after, and a crispness that goes well beyond what you might expect. It melts into the body and fades away, leaving an elegant finish. Its premium box of burnt paulownia wood (yakigiri) also makes it a good choice for gifts. [Awards] - Singapore Sake Challenge 2023: Silver - Australian Sake Awards 2023: Gold - Luxembourg Sake Challenge 2022: Silver - U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2022: Gold - Spain International Spirits Competition 2022: Silver - Oriental Sake Awards 2022: Silver - International Wine Challenge 2022, Junmai Daiginjo category: Gold [Taste] Clean acidity, gentle sweetness [Aroma] Banana [Recommended Pairings] Seafood in general, oysters, cod milt (shirako), and water dropwort hot pot (seri nabe)
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