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Brand
芳水

Hosui

Japan Sake Awards 2026 · Prize
PrefectureTokushima徳島
Prefecture rank4 of 8 ranked
StandoutHeavier than 77% of rated sakes
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Flavor profile
Floral華 25
Rich芳 56
Heavy重 42
Mild穏 44
Dry辛 38
Light軽 35

Average of all 1,421 rated brands

Hosui (芳水) from Tokushima is less floral and heavier than the average sake. Drinkers in Japan most often call it umami, dry and acidic.

Umami旨味Dry辛口Acidic酸味Delicate淡いGood warm燗酒Sweet甘味CleanスッキリSavory depthコク
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Flavor profiles and rankings: Sakenowa (さけのわ) open data, built from drinkers' check-ins in Japan.