Nakashimaya

IWC 2026 · Yamaguchi Junmai Ginjo Trophy

PrefectureYamaguchi山口

Brewery中島屋酒造場

Prefecture rank13 of 27 ranked

StandoutLess dry than 91% of rated sakes

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Flavor profile

Floral華 43

Rich芳 58

Heavy重 38

Mild穏 31

Dry辛 18

Light軽 45

Average of all 1,421 rated brands

Nakashimaya (中島屋) from Yamaguchi is less dry and more floral than the average sake. Drinkers in Japan most often call it pétillant, lightly fizzy and acidic.

PétillantプチプチLightly fizzyガス Acidic酸味 Umami旨味 Sweet甘味 FruityフルーティBitter苦味Good warm燗酒

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