“I was surprised at how much i enjoyed this very affordable sake. It had a very enjoyable mouth feel and softness, served chilled. Almost a buttery texture, while not being too strong. While there was nothing wrong with it, I reserve the 5 star rating for my favorites.”
“For the price, this is a crowd pleaser. At room temperature, the after taste is slightly harsh, but it comes into its own chilled or very slightly warmed.”
“The product is described as "sake you can count on" and I totally agree. This is a very approachable and easy to drink junmai; I preferred it chilled a bit but also fine as it warmed up to room temp. The tasting notes above say "sweet rice" and that's a good description (lightly sweet definitely not cloying), it's got a light umami quality here that I prefer. I am partial to other Hakutsuru products, particularly the delightful “Shoun” daiginjo, so I was not surprised that this junmai was to my liking. So do not be put off by the low price if that's a factor, this is a nice solid performing junmai at an almost everyday price. Definitely give it a try if you are exploring!”
