Tsuru no Tomo

PrefectureNiigata新潟

Brewery樋木酒造

Prefecture rank32 of 50 ranked

StandoutMilder than 99% of rated sakes

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Flavor profile

Floral華 11

Rich芳 64

Heavy重 36

Mild穏 60

Dry辛 22

Light軽 16

Average of all 1,421 rated brands

Tsuru no Tomo (鶴の友) from Niigata is less light and less floral than the average sake. Drinkers in Japan most often call it good warm, umami and good at room temp.

Good warm燗酒Umami旨味 Good at room temp常温PlushふくよかSoft柔らかいGreat hot熱燗 Dry辛口Calm穏やか

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