Hakurakusei Tokubetsu Junmai

伯楽星 特別純米

Hakurakusei Tokubetsu Junmai is a clean, crisp, and highly food-friendly Japanese sake brewed by Niizawa Brewery. Designed to complement food rather than overpower it, this Tokubetsu Junmai style delivers clarity, balance, and precision, making it one of the most popular and best-value sake choices in Singapore.

On the palate, it offers a well-balanced profile with gentle dryness, supported by subtle notes of melon and banana. Smooth and structured, it finishes cleanly, enhancing a wide range of dishes. Compared to more aromatic Junmai Ginjo styles, it focuses on simplicity and sharpness, making it ideal for everyday drinking.

Approachable for beginners yet appreciated by experienced drinkers, it is a versatile and reliable choice for casual meals and daily enjoyment.

Best enjoyed chilled or lightly warmed to bring out its food-pairing versatility.

Tasting Notes:
Flavor: Well-balanced and crisp with subtle melon and banana notes
Aroma: Delicate, lightly fruity, and inviting
Texture: Smooth, clean, with a structured finish

Serving Suggestion:
Best served chilled or lightly warmed to enhance its versatility with food

Pairing Suggestions:
Sushi, sashimi, seafood, yakitori, tempura, and light Japanese dishes

Awards:
2025 IWC – Silver
2025 Kura Master – Platinum
2023 Kura Master – Gold
2023 IWC – Silver
2022 IWC – Bronze

Specifications:
Rice Type 使用米: Yamada Nishiki
Alcohol Content: 15%
RPR 精米歩合: 60%
Acidity 酸度: 1.6
SMV 日本酒度: +3

What does Hakurakusei Tokubetsu Junmai taste like?
It is clean, crisp, and well-balanced with subtle fruit notes and a smooth, structured finish.

Is this a good sake for beginners?
Yes, it is very approachable, food-friendly, and one of the best-value entry points into Japanese sake.