Highly recommend! Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai is a great choice if you’re a fan of Junmai sake. It has a lighter, cleaner taste than many junmai I’ve tried, while still maintaining a stronger, fuller body when compared to honjozo. Smooth, dry, and refined, without any harsh vinegar-like sharpness. There’s a gentle umami flavor that makes it very pleasant and easy to enjoy. I had mine warm, which really brought out its depth, and I bought my bottle from Tippsy Sake, I’d absolutely get it again.

First impression is dry, creamy, umami with astringent, slight bitter aftertaste. Best taken very slightly chilled, 15 to 20 degrees Celsius.