You feel the flavor of citrus and yogurt. When you drop it in your mouth, you will be surprised at how perfect the structure is. It is rich and thick, sweet, bitter, acid. You can also find Umami and minerals. As the finish is sharp, you won’t be bored with it. if you make it warm, you can enjoy the richness more. The style is very classical, so it may be hard for beginners.
Taste Chart
Sweet-Dry: 4/5 (1 is sweet, 5 is Dry)
Fruity-Acid: 5/5 (1 is Fruity, 5 is Acid)
Light-Bold: 4/5 (1 is Light, 5 is Bold)
Recommended temperature to drink
5℃～50℃
Recommended dish
white or blue cheese, salmon roe, bottarga (karasumi)
The tips of this Ippon
This brewery is located in Nada, Hyogo Prefecture. Nada is the one of the most famous Japanese Sake brewing areas. In Edo era, Nada’s Sake was famous for “Man style.” Kyoto’s Sake was famous for “Female Style.” The style of Nada is sharp, dry and rich. It comes from the quality of water. The water of Nada is hard water. It is said it holds more than 10times of minerals compared to the water that is usually used for Japanese Sake brewing. They have been making efforts and it was recognized. Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine) admits “Hakutaka” as their “Omiki.” Ise Shrine is the most prominent of shrines in Japan and an extraordinarily sacred place. “Hakataka” is the only Japanese Sake that is served for Gods there. This bottle is ranked as high-grade in Hakutaka brand. It is worth of trying at once.
Hakutaka, Gokujo, Junmai-Daiginjo, (Hakutaka Co.)
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Tasting Comment
You feel the flavor of citrus and yogurt. When you drop it in your mouth, you will be surprised at how perfect the structure is. It is rich and thick, sweet, bitter, acid. You can also find Umami and minerals. As the finish is sharp, you won’t be bored with it. if you make it warm, you can enjoy the richness more. The style is very classical, so it may be hard for beginners.
Taste Chart
Sweet-Dry: 4/5 (1 is sweet, 5 is Dry)
Fruity-Acid: 5/5 (1 is Fruity, 5 is Acid)
Light-Bold: 4/5 (1 is Light, 5 is Bold)
Recommended temperature to drink
5℃～50℃
Recommended dish
white or blue cheese, salmon roe, bottarga (karasumi)
The tips of this Ippon
This brewery is located in Nada, Hyogo Prefecture. Nada is the one of the most famous Japanese Sake brewing areas. In Edo era, Nada’s Sake was famous for “Man style.” Kyoto’s Sake was famous for “Female Style.” The style of Nada is sharp, dry and rich. It comes from the quality of water. The water of Nada is hard water. It is said it holds more than 10times of minerals compared to the water that is usually used for Japanese Sake brewing. They have been making efforts and it was recognized. Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine) admits “Hakutaka” as their “Omiki.” Ise Shrine is the most prominent of shrines in Japan and an extraordinarily sacred place. “Hakataka” is the only Japanese Sake that is served for Gods there. This bottle is ranked as high-grade in Hakutaka brand. It is worth of trying at once.
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