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Brand
若乃井

Wakanoi

PrefectureYamagata山形
Prefecture rank39 of 50 ranked
StandoutMilder than 96% of rated sakes
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Flavor profile
Floral華 28
Rich芳 49
Heavy重 45
Mild穏 56
Dry辛 24
Light軽 32

Average of all 1,421 rated brands

Wakanoi (若乃井) from Yamagata is milder and heavier than the average sake. Drinkers in Japan most often call it wine-like, acidic and bitter.

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