Date Location Event
5/24 Tsuki Intro to Premium Sake
7/21 Tsuki Interesting World of Specialty Sake
08/23 & 09/20 Ringo Hot or Cold
(this event was originally held on 08/23;
however due to angry storm gods on
08/23 this event was repeated on 09/20
at 9/20 event
10/27 Ai GinjoFest
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Sake Tasted Producer Japanese
Musashio Shuzo Producer
Nyukon J Name
Intro Your Soul Sake E Name
Tokubetsu Honjozo Type \ Classification
Masumi Shuzo Producer
Okuden Kantskuri J Name
Mirror of Truth E Name
Junmai Type \ Classification
Mukune Shuzo Producer
J Name
Root of Innocence E Name
Junmai Ginjo Type \ Classification
Huchu Homare Shuzo Producer
Watari Bune 55 J Name
Ferry Boat E Name
Junmai Ginjo Type \ Classification
Kamoizumi Shuzo Producer
Kome Kome J Name
Happy Bride E Name
Specialty Type \ Classification
Kiuchi Shuzo Producer
Asamurasaki J Name
Red Rice Sake E Name
Specialty Type \ Classification
Mukune Shuzo Producer
Tozai J Name
Snow Maiden E Name
Junmai Nigori Type \ Classification
Kiuchi Shuzo Producer
Tarusake J Name
E Name
Honjozo Taru Type \ Classification
Ozeki Producer
Futsu shu J Name
Table Sake E Name
Bulk \ Cubed Type \ Classification
Takara Producer
Sho Chiku Bai J Name
E Name
Domestic Junmai Type \ Classification
Mukune Producer
Tozai, (East meet West) J Name
Well of Wisdom E Name
Honjozo Type \ Classification
Kasumi Tsuru Producer
J Name
The Crane of Kasumi E Name
Junmai Ginjo Yamahai Type \ Classification
Huchu Homare Shuzo Producer
Watari Bune 55 J Name
Ferry Boat E Name
Muroka Junmai Ginjo Type \ Classification
Kamoizumi Shuzo Producer
J Name
Atumnal Elixir E Name
Junmai Dai-Ginjo Type \ Classification
Dewazakura Producer
Oka J Name
Cherry Blossom E Name
Junmai Ginjo Type \ Classification
Saiya Shuzo Producer
Yuki No Bosha J Name
Cabin in the Snow E Name
Limited Release Genshu J.G. Type \ Classification
Sudo Honke Shuzo Producer
Sato No Homare J Name
Pride of the Village E Name
Junmai Ginjo Type \ Classification
Kiuchi Shuzo Producer
Kurahibiki J Name
E Name
Honjozo DaiGinjo Type \ Classification
No Name Comments
5 on the dry scale, Sweet Dry, you don't expect dry
1 Ka Sumi Tsuru ones to be this light
Second longest tail of the night, more
2 Pride of the Village pleasant,more complex
this is produced from a female producer and there
are very few of them in Japan. This would be good
with something spicy. I liked this one(and spicy
3 Moon on the water (river) food)
Starts out light, then expands, definitely the longest
4 Wandering Poet tail of the night, "awesome"
Rough after taste, buzz sensation, made the
5 Emperior's Well traditional method (as opposed to what??)
unpasturized, needs refrigeration, very crisp,
6 Rin young, very good
7 Cabin in the Snow well balanced, reserva, some sweetness
Fabulous, robust unlike most daiginjo, can taste
Kamoizumi Daiginjo "Happy the plums and melons, in a green bottle, Mary's
8 Bride" favorite and mine
9 Snow Maiden mixed reviews, no one really spoke well of it
Very smooth, "Dry Sweet Dry", dryer than KaSumi,
15 on the dry scale, Jizake micro brewer which is
10 Devil's Tongue very limited
Nicole brought it and it's not her favorite, it's too
11 Mirror of Truth fruity for her, I thought it was very nice and light
traditional what you expect a sake to taste like,
12 Wishing Well nutty, hazelnut almond peach flavors
Opposite of Earthy (PT still wants someone to tell
him what is Earthy for a Sake). I thought this one
13 Mu Zen was very tart, like over ripe fruit
Sharp, no hint of sweetness, bitter almost sour.
14 Living Jewel The "Divorce Drink"
Pride of the Pacific Ocean. It's a teaser, little
sweetness then expands, slightly complex, little bit
15 Taiheikai of everything
Legend
A Amy
H H - Miss Coquette's Mom
J Jeremy
L Larry
M Mary Mac
MB Mark B
N Nicole
P Pechluck
PT Patiwait
Rating
L3
A2, H2, L1, M2, MB1,
P1, PT1
H5 Fuchako
H4, J4
J2
H2, M2
H1, M1, J3, L2, N1, A1
H1, M1, N2, in PT top 5
H3, M3
M4
A2, H3, J1, M3, P2
Tried it
No Name Where Comments
1 Dewazakura Oka “Cherry Blossom” Junmai Ginjo Ginjofest bottle#1
bottle#2, Art to have 16% alcohol without adding
2 Yuki No Bosha, Limited Release Junmai Ginjo Ginjofest water
3 Sato No Homare, “Pride of the Village”, Junmai Ginjo Ginjofest bottle#3, some light anise, long finish
4 Kiuchi Shuzo, Kurahibiki, Honjozo DaiGinjo Ginjofest bottle#4, my favorite, brought empty bottle home
Table #1, bottle#1, bubbly similar to a light
champagne, think Yellow Tail, considered a
5 Ozeki, Hana Awaka: "Sparkling Flower" Tsuki Tasting vending machine drink in Japan
6 Hakushika, Yamada-Nishiki "White Deer" Junmai Tsuki Tasting Table #1, bottle #2
7 Hakutsuru Tanrei Junmai, Hakutsuru Draft Tsuki Tasting Table #1, bottle #3
8 Hakushika, "Sennenju" Junmai Ginjo Tsuki Tasting Table #2, bottle #1
Table #2, bottle #2, my favorite of the night, very
9 Hakutsuru Sho-Une Junmai DaiGinjo Tsuki Tasting dry
10 Kagatobi Junmai Ginjo Tsuki Tasting Table #2, bottle #3
11 Ichishima Shuzo: "Karen Coy" Junmai Tsuki Tasting Table #3, bottle #1
12 Daku Junmai Nigori Tsuki Tasting Table #3, bottle #2
13 Kinshishai Yuki-kage: "Snow Shadow" Tokubetsu Tsuki Tasting Table #3, bottle #3
14 Midori Kawa Shuzo:"Green River" Honjozo Tsuki Tasting Table #3, bottle #4
15 Mukune:"Root of Innocence" Junmai Ginjo Tsuki Tasting Table #4, bottle #1, very dry and mellow, I liked it
16 Rihaku:"Dreamy Clouds" Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori Sake Tsuki Tasting Table #4, bottle #2
Table #4, bottle #3, I liked this one, remember
17 Tozai:"Living Jewel" Junmai Tsuki Tasting snowflake on bottle
18 Asamuraski:"Morning Purple" Red Rice Sake Tsuki Tasting Table #5, bottle #1
19 Kiuchi Shuzo, Tarusake (Aged in Cedar Barrels) Tsuki Tasting Table #5, bottle #2, I liked this one, very peppery
Others
Rihaku Shuzo Rihaku "Chotokusen" Junmai Ginjo
1 (Wandering Poet), Shimane Prefecture BYOS Vinolin rated between 8 & 8.5
Kamoizumi Shuzo Kamoizumi "Senbonnishiki"
Junmai Daiginjo, Hiroshima Prefecture
Vinolin rated between 8.5 & 9.0
2 Kamoizumi Junmai Daiginjo NV "Happy Bride" BYOS On the list of John's Personal Favorites
3 Gekkeihan Horin Ultra Premium Junmai Daiginjo Rye Purchased Christmas in Rye 2007
4 Rihaku Shuzo Rihaku "Daiginjo," Shimane Prefecture Not yet Vinolin rated between 8.5 & 9
5 Ginga Shizuku "Divine Droplets" Junmai Daiginjo NV Not yet Not on Vinolin's or John's list, see email from Larry
Larry likes but doesn't recommend for a group
6 Takasago, Divine Droplets Junmai Daiginjo tasting, better for dinner for two, see email
Super Popular Sake
Brand Name Prefecture Description
1 Juyondai Yamagata Elegant, fruity, fragrant
2 Isojiman Shizuoka Balanced, slightly rich
3 Kubota Niigata Light and dry
4 Koshi no Kanbai Niigata Light and dry
5 Michizakari Gifu Light and dry, yet full
6 Kikusui Niigata Light and dry
7 Hakkaizan Niigata Light, dry, slightly full
8 Urakasumi Miyagi Settled and balanced
9 Koro Kumamoto Fruity and Fragrant
10 Kokuryu Fukui Earthy, balanced, rich
11 Denshu Aomori Full, rice-laden, rich
Largest Brewers
Gekkeikan
Sawanotsuru
Ozeki
Shochikubai
Fairly Large Brewers
Brand Name Prefecture Description
1 Kamotsuru Hiroshima Solid, earthy
2 Nishinoseki Oita Gently sweet
3 Urakasumi Miyagi Dry and balanced
4 Ichinokura Miyagi Clean, even
5 Momokawa Aomori Clear, flavorful
6 Masumi Nagano Gentle, balanced
7 Tsukasa Botan Kochi Dry and crisp
8 Suehiro Fukushima Soft and gentle
9 Hatsumago Yamagata Crisp and clean
10 Eisen Fukushima Light yet full
11 Ginban Toyama Full, flavorful
12 Tosatzuru Kochi Dry yet soft in back
13 Umenishiki Ehime Gentle and inviting
14 Aramasa Akita Slightly full and clean
15 Koshi no Homare Niigata Dry yet flavorful
16 Dewazakura Yamagata Fragrant and light
17 Okunomatsu Fukushima Balanced and unique
18 Fukumasamune Ishikawa Crisp and layered
19 Tateyama Toyama Mellow but full
20 Ryozeki Akita Solid and mellow
21 Hakutaka Niigata Dry but tight
22 Hakubotan Hiroshima Soft and sweet
23 Takashimizu Akita Elegant and clean
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John's Personal Favorites
Brand Name Prefecture Description
1 Suminoe Miyagi Intuitive, layered *
2 Juyondai Yamagata Fruity, complex
3 Isojiman Shizuoka Autumnal, balanced
4 Tsukuba Ibaraki Deep and intuitive *
5 Rikyubai Osaka Balanced yet full
6 Kamoizumi Hiroshima Earthy, unique
7 Kaiun Shizuoka Light and fragrant
8 Otemon Fukuoka Full and mellow
9 Azumi Ichi Saga Full and rich
10 Kikuyoi Shizuoka Elegant and friendly
11 Shigemasu Fukuoka Creamy and full
12 Ama no To Akita Earthy and full
13 Hamachidori Iwate Grainy yet elegant
14 Tsuki no Wa Iwate Complex and elegant
15 Eiko Fuji Yamagata Clear and tasty
16 Oroku Shimane Rich and unique
17 Rihaku Shimane Nutty and full
18 Shinkame Saitama Dry, tart, earthy, solid
19 Kudoki Jozu Yamagata Full, feminine
20 Kokko Shizuoka Light and fresh
21 Tama no Tsuyu Nara Fresh and lively
22 Tamanoi Kochi Dry and embracing
23 Kame Izumi Kochi Lively and absorbing
24 Tokaizakari Chiba Compex and rich
25 Shishi no Sato Ishikawa Gentle and unobtrusive
26 Asahikikusui Hiroshima Soft and settled
27 Toyonoaki Shimane Elegant and mature
28 Tedorigawa Ishikawa Crisp and balanced
29 Nanbu Bijin Iwate Clean and lively
30 Jokigen Ishikawa Full and absorbing
31 Asahi Tenyu Shimane Calming and rich
32 Benkei Ishikawa Solid and elegant
33 Kotsutsumi Hyogo Intuitive and dry
34 Tenzan Saga Rich and funky
35 Fukucho Hiroshima Soft and layered
36 Biwa no Choju Shiga Deliberate, layered
37 Kinsen Hiroshima Elegant and complex
38 Ugo no Tsuki Hiroshima Soft and balanced
39 Sharaku Fukushima Lively and grainy
40 Kokuyru Fukui Settled and deep
41 Umenoyado Nara Complex, slightly rich
42 Seikyo "Maboroshi" Hiroshima Full and elegant
43 Takaisami Tottori Crisp and delicate
44 Iwanoi Chiba Rich and layered
45 Ayakiku Kagawa Funky but balanced
46 Tentaka Tochigi Dry yet complex
47 Hanagaki Fukui Soft, slightly rich
48 Suwa Izumi "Otori" Tottori Elegant and rich
49 Kokushi Muso Hokkaido Dry and clean
50 Sato no Homare Ibaraki Fragrant and fruity
51 Chiyo no Sono Kumamoto Elegant and formal
52 Gokyo Yamaguchi Structured and tasty
53 Koubai Yamagata Unique, slightly rich
54 Kahoritsuru Yamaguchi Solid, well constructed
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DIAGINJO SAKES WITH A SCORE AROUND 9.5
1 Okunomatsu Shuzo Okunomatsu "Junmai Daiginjo," Fukushima Prefecture
2 Minogawa Shuzo "Koshi no Omachi," Niigata Prefecture
3 Saiya Shuzoten Yuki no Bosha "Akita Sake Komachi Shikomi" Daiginjo, Akita Prefecture
4 Saito Shuzo Eikun "Ichigin" Junmai Daiginjo, Kyoto Prefecture
5 Nishida Shuzoten Nishida "Utou Hyakuyonju" Daiginjo, Aomori Prefecture
6 Nishida Shuzoten Nishida "Utou" Daiginjo, Aomori Prefecture
7 Sakuramasamune "Yakimare" Daiginjo, Hyogo Prefecture
DIAGINJO SAKES SCORING BETWEEN 9 and 9.5
1 Tentaka Shuzo Tentaka "Silent Stream," Tochigi Prefecture
2 Sakai Shuzo "Saito no Shizuku" Daiginjo, Yamaguchi Prefecture
3 Kodama Jozo Taiheizan "Tenko," Akita Prefecture
4 Mado no Ume Shuzo "Baigetsusoshi" Junmai Daiginjo, Saga Prefecture
5 Yoshikawa Tojinosato Yoshikawa Toji "Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
6 Murashige Shuzo Kinkan Kuromatsu "Nishiki" Daiginjo, Yamaguchi Prefecture
7 Tenzan Shuzo ?Hitenzan? Daiginjo, Saga Prefecture
8 Yamatogawa Shuzoten Yaemon "Junmai Daiginjo," Fukushima Prefecture
9 Miyao Shuzo Shimeharitsuru "Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
10 Hananomai Shuzo "Gentei Daigin," Shizuoka Prefecture
11 Yoshinogawa Yoshinogawa "Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
12 Kamotsuru Shuzo Kamotsuru "Sokaku," Hiroshima Prefecture
13 Takara Shuzo Shirakabegura Shirakabegura "Daiginjo," Hyogo Prefecture
14 Dewazakura Shuzo Dewazakura "Yukimanman" Aged 5 Years , Yamagata Prefecture
15 Ichishima Shuzo "Gin no Yorokobi" Daiginjo, Niigata Prefecture
16 Ichishima Shuzo "Yume" Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata Prefecture
17 Hokusetsu Shuzo Hokusetsu "YK35," Niigata Prefecture
18 Hara Shuzo Koshi no Homare "Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
19 Yamanashi Meijo Shichiken "Onakaya" Junmai Daiginjo, Yamanashi Prefecture
20 Yamanashi Meijo Shichiken "Nakaya Ihee" Daiginjoshu, Yamanashi Prefecture
21 Takara Sake USA Inc. Shochikubai "Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki," California Prefecture
22 Chiyokotobuki Toraya Chiyokotobuki "Toranoko," Yamagata Prefecture
23 Tohoku Meijo Hatsumago "Shozui" Junmai Daiginjo, Yamagata Prefecture
DIAGINJO SAKES WITH A SCORE AROUND 9
1 Yasumoto Shuzo Hakugakusen "Sen" Junmai Daiginjo, Fukui Prefecture
2 Kato Kichibee Shoten Born "Yumewa Masayume" (Dreams Come True), Fukui Prefecture
3 Yaegaki Shuzo "Kuro no Mu" Junmai Daiginjo, Hyogo Prefecture
4 Manatsuru Shuzo "Manahime Densetsu," Fukui Prefecture
5 Kizakura Kizakura "Daiginjo," Kyoto Prefecture
6 Kayashima Shuzo Nishinoseki "Tekishu," Oita Prefecture
7 Gensui Shuzo Gensui "Daiginjo Tobingakoi," Tottori Prefecture
8 Nagai Shuzo Mizubasho "Daiginjo," Gunma Prefecture
9 Kiuchi Shuzo "Kurakagami" Daiginjo, Ibaraki Prefecture
10 Tamanohikari Shuzo "Kumesan Yamadanishiki 100%" Junmai Daiginjo, Kyoto Prefecture
11 Saiya Shuzoten "Kachogesseki" Daiginjo, Akita Prefecture
12 Suehiro Shuzo Daiginjo "Gensai," Fukushima Prefecture
13 Maihime Shuzo Maihime "Ofu Daiginjo," Nagano Prefecture
14 Koshi no Iso Ichigoichie "Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Tobingakoi," Fukui Prefecture
15 Takenotsuyu Hakurosuishu "Winter Water" Junmai Daiginjo, Yamagata Prefecture
16 Imayotsukasa Shuzo Koshi no Tsukasa "Junmai Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
17 Morishima Shuzo Taikan "Hizoshu," Ibaraki Prefecture
18 Yamagata Honten "Moriko," Yamaguchi Prefecture
19 Fuji Shuzo "Kozakaya no Hitoriyogari," Yamagata Prefecture
20 Tamanohikari Shuzo "Yuki Hiryo Shiyo Bizen Omachi 100%" Junmai Daiginjo, Kyoto Prefecture
21 Ume Ichirin Shuzo Ume Ichirin "Daiginjo," Chiba Prefecture
22 Eiko Shuzo Shusen Eiko "Yume Tsukiyo" Junmai Daiginjo, Ehime Prefecture
23 Aoki Shuzo Kakurei "Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
24 Koshi no Hana Shuzo Koshi no Hana "Chotokusen" Daiginjo, Niigata Prefecture
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25 Uchigasaki Shuzoten Hoyo "Kura no Hana," Miyagi Prefecture
26 Umeda Shuzojo Honshuichi "Daiginjo 50% Seihaku," Hiroshima Prefecture
DIAGINJO SAKES SCORING BETWEEN 8.5 and 9
1 Michisakari Michisakari "Kojikomi Junmai," Gifu Prefecture
2 Uchigasaki Shuzoten Hoyo "Yamadanishiki" Daiginjo, Miyagi Prefecture
3 Oguro Shuzo Koshi no Bairi "Koshi Tanrei" Junmai Daiginjo Genshu, Niigata Prefecture
4 Fuchuhomare "Wataribune" Junmai Daiginjo, Ibaraki Prefecture
5 Tsukasabotan Shuzo Tsukasabotan "Sakafunashibori" Junmai Daiginjo, Kochi Prefecture
6 Rihaku Shuzo Rihaku "Daiginjo," Shimane Prefecture
7 Shimizu Jozo Zaku "Daiginjo," Mie Prefecture
8 Kato Kichibee Shoten Born "Tokusen" Junmai Daiginjo, Fukui Prefecture
9 Nakamura Kamekichi "Tamadare" Daiginjo, Aomori Prefecture
10 Kamoizumi Shuzo Kamoizumi "Senbonnishiki" Junmai Daiginjo, Hiroshima Prefecture
11 Fukuchiyo Shuzo Nabeshima "Daiginjo," Saga Prefecture
12 Dewazakura Shuzo Dewazakura "Daiginjo," Yamagata Prefecture
13 Kinshihai Shuzo Echigo Toji "Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
14 Hakuryu Shuzo Hakuryu "Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
15 Ishimoto Shuzo Koshi no Kanbai "Chotokusen," Niigata Prefecture
16 Ichinokura Ichinokura "Gensho" Daiginjo, Miyagi Prefecture
17 Yaegaki Shuzo "Shikon no Mu" Junmai Daiginjo Genshu, Hyogo Prefecture
18 Nakamura Kamekichi "Kamekichi" Junmai Daiginjo, Aomori Prefecture
19 Saura Uragasumi "Yamadanishiki Junmai Daiginjo," Miyagi Prefecture
20 Murashige Shuzo Hinoshitamuso "Junmai Daiginjo," Yamaguchi Prefecture
21 Kamotsuru Shuzo Kamotsuru "Tokusei Gold," Hiroshima Prefecture
22 Kurosawa Shuzo Kurosawa "Daiginjo Premium Reserve," Nagano Prefecture
23 Mifuku Shuzo Mifuku "Daigingokujo," Shiga Prefecture
24 Tenzan Shuzo "Hotarugawa" Junmai Daiginjo, Saga Prefecture
25 Kamenoi Shuzo "Kudoki Jozu," Yamagata Prefecture
26 Momokawa Murai Family "Daiginjo Sake," Aomori Prefecture
27 Hinomaru Jozo Mansaku no Hana ?Daiginjo," Akita Prefecture
28 Marumoto Shuzo Chikurin "Karoyaka," Okayama Prefecture
29 Hokusetsu Shuzo Nobu the Premium Sake, Niigata Prefecture
30 Sakuramasamune "Aramakiya Tazaemon," Hyogo Prefecture
DIAGINJO SAKES WITH A SCORE AROUND 8.5
1 Asahi Shuzo Dassai "Migaki Ni-wari San-bu" Junmai Daiginjo , Yamaguchi Prefecture
2 Ishizuchi Shuzo Ishizuchi "Shinsei Daiginjo," Ehime Prefecture
3 Umenishiki Yamakawa Umenishiki "Junmai Daiginjo," Ehime Prefecture
4 Ume Ichirin Shuzo Ume Ichirin "Kanpyokai Shuppinshu," Chiba Prefecture
5 Tonoike Shuzoten Seishu Sanran "Daiginjo Shizukuzake," Tochigi Prefecture
6 Okunomatsu Shuzo Okunomatsu "Daiginjo Shizukusake Juhachidai Ihei," Fukushima Prefecture
7 Marumoto Shuzo Chikurin "Taoyaka," Okayama Prefecture
8 Yoshida Shuzoten Tedorigawa "Iki na Onna," Ishikawa Prefecture
9 Akita Shuzo Akitabare "Suirakuten," Akita Prefecture
10 Chiyomusubi Shuzo Chiyomusubi "Daiginjo Tobingakoi," Tottori Prefecture
11 Umeda Shuzojo Honshuichi "Daiginjo," Hiroshima Prefecture
12 Koikawa Shuzo Koikawa "Junmai Daiginjo," Yamagata Prefecture
13 Sawasa Shuzo Sangu "Hoden" Junmai Daiginjo, Mie Prefecture
14 Yaegaki Shuzo "Mu" Junmai Daiginjo, Hyogo Prefecture
15 Nishida Shuzoten Nishida "Denshu Yonwarigobu" Junmai Daiginjo , Aomori Prefecture
16 Miyake Honten Senpuku "Kura" Junmai Daiginjoshu, Hiroshima Prefecture
17 Ippongi Kubo Honten Denshin "Rin," Fukui Prefecture
18 Saito Shuzo Eikun "Koto Sennen" Junmai Daiginjo, Kyoto Prefecture
19 Furuta Shuzo "Tenyuka" Junmai Daiginjo, Gifu Prefecture
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DIAGINJO SAKES SCORING BETWEEN 8 and 8.5
1 Tajime "Tajime," Hyogo Prefecture
2 Suigei Shuzo Suigei "Yamadanishiki" Junmai Daiginjo, Kochi Prefecture
3 Nanbu Bijin Nanbu Bijin "Daiginjo," Iwate Prefecture
4 Kinshihai Shuzo Yukikage "Junmai Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
5 Tajime Chikusen "Kuro Label? Junmai Daiginjo, Hyogo Prefecture
6 Tenryo Shuzo Tenryo "Ten no Shizuku" Daiginjo, Gifu Prefecture
7 Sekiya Jozo Horaisen "Ku" Junmai Daiginjo, Aichi Prefecture
8 Asama Shuzo Higen "Daiginjo," Gunma Prefecture
9 Obata Shuzo Manotsuru ?Daiginjo?, Niigata Prefecture
10 Iinuma Honke Kinoene "Yuga" Junmai Daiginjo, Chiba Prefecture
DIAGINJO SAKES WITH A SCORE AROUND 8
1 Michisakari Michisakari "Maruo," Gifu Prefecture
2 Saiya Shuzoten Yuki no Bosha "Daiginjo," Akita Prefecture
3 Akita Jozo "Yuki no Bijin," Akita Prefecture
4 Takahashi Sukesaku Shuzoten Nihonshu Matsuo "Gentei Junmai Daiginjo," Nagano Prefecture
5 Kinshi Masamune "Ennen no Biroku," Kyoto Prefecture
6 Miyasaka Jozo Masumi "Yumedono," Nagano Prefecture
7 Nanbu Shuzojo "Kyukyoku no Hanagaki," Fukui Prefecture
8 Chiyonosono Shuzo "Shuhai" Junmai Daiginjo (Garden of Eternity), Kumamoto Prefecture
9 Obata Shuzo Manotsuru "Koshitanrei" Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata Prefecture
10 Miyasaka Jozo Masumi "Sanka," Nagano Prefecture
11 Gekkeikan Gekkeikan "Horin" Junmai Daiginjo, Kyoto Prefecture
12 Suishin Yamane Honten "Chonansuijikomi" Junmai Daiginjo, Hiroshima Prefecture
13 Hananomai Shuzo "Gentei Junmai Daigin," Shizuoka Prefecture
DIAGINJO SAKES SCORING BETWEEN 7.5 and 8
1 Yano Shuzo "Gon-emon" Junmai Daiginjo, Saga Prefecture
2 Midorikawa Shuzo Midorikawa "Daiginjo," Niigata Prefecture
3 Kitaya Kansansui "Junmai Daiginjo," Fukuoka Prefecture
DIAGINJO SAKES WITH A SCORE AROUND 7.5
1 Nagai Shuzo Mizubasho "Junmai Daiginjo," Gunma Prefecture
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