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Brand
初桜

Hatsuzakura

PrefectureShiga滋賀
Prefecture rank22 of 35 ranked
StandoutHeavier than 90% of rated sakes
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Flavor profile
Floral華 25
Rich芳 63
Heavy重 49
Mild穏 43
Dry辛 22
Light軽 26

Average of all 1,421 rated brands

Hatsuzakura (初桜) from Shiga is heavier and less light than the average sake. Drinkers in Japan most often call it good warm, acidic and sweet-tart.

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