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Brand
千代の光

Chiyo no Hikari

Japan Sake Awards 2026 · Gold
PrefectureNiigata新潟
Prefecture rank34 of 50 ranked
StandoutRicher than 79% of rated sakes
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Flavor profile
Floral華 37
Rich芳 60
Heavy重 31
Mild穏 41
Dry辛 26
Light軽 41

Average of all 1,421 rated brands

Chiyo no Hikari (千代の光) from Niigata is richer and less dry than the average sake. Drinkers in Japan most often call it sweet, fruity and umami.

Sweet甘味FruityフルーティUmami旨味Acidic酸味Peach桃Lightly fizzyガスBitter苦味Long finish余韻
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Region

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Flavor profiles and rankings: Sakenowa (さけのわ) open data, built from drinkers' check-ins in Japan.