Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo Gold Leaf Sake – Year of the Horse 2026

伯楽星 純米大吟醸 金箔酒（干支ボトル・午 2026）

Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo Gold Leaf Sake is a special limited 2026 Year of the Horse (午) edition, crafted to celebrate new beginnings with elegance and refinement. Brewed in Hakurakusei’s signature food-friendly style, this Junmai Daiginjo offers a smooth, balanced profile with a crisp and refreshing finish, making it ideal for festive dining and gifting.

Enhanced with shimmering edible gold leaf (金箔), it delivers a visually striking and luxurious experience in every pour. On the palate, it is fresh, clean, and slightly light, with excellent clarity and sharpness that complements a wide range of dishes. Designed as a celebratory food-pairing sake, it is perfect for Lunar New Year, corporate gifting, and auspicious occasions.

Best enjoyed lightly chilled to highlight its clarity, elegance, and festive character.

Tasting Notes:
Flavor: Fresh, clean, and slightly light with a crisp, refined finish
Aroma: Gentle, calm, and elegantly understated
Texture: Smooth, clear, and refreshing

Serving Suggestion:
Best served lightly chilled (around 8–12°C) to enhance its clean and elegant profile

Pairing Suggestions:
Traditional New Year dishes, sushi, sashimi, seafood, and festive cuisine

Auspicious & Gifting Appeal:
Ideal for Chinese New Year, corporate gifting, and celebratory occasions, symbolising prosperity, success, and good fortune

Specifications:
Rice Type 使用米: Japanese Sasanishiki (flat-polished rice)
Alcohol Content: 15%
RPR 精米歩合: 50
Acidity 酸度: 1.5
SMV 日本酒度: +2

What is special about this gold leaf sake?
It contains edible gold leaf, symbolising prosperity and making it ideal for celebrations and gifting.

When should I drink this sake?
It is perfect for Chinese New Year, festive gatherings, and special occasions.