We received this sake through a crowdfunding campaign launched by Kumagai Naotaro, son of the current owner, to introduce a new brand, SUN-ROKU, aimed at a younger audience. It offers a fruity and delicate aroma, with notes of berries, bananas, strawberries, melon, and more. The palate opens with a gentle, well-rounded attack and a satin-like texture, supported by a medium body. The mouthfeel is smooth, carrying a pleasant fruity sweetness, transitioning into a refreshing acidity and a distinct bitterness. The finish is short, and with an alcohol content of 13%, the sake maintains a relatively light character.
We received our two SUN-ROKU samples through the brewery's crowdfunding campaign.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean and medium
Aroma: fruity
Sweetness: slightly dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium
Alcohol: light
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: slightly dry, fruity
Texture: velvety
Finish: short
Quality level: very good
We received our two SUN-ROKU samples through the brewery's crowdfunding campaign.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean and medium
Aroma: fruity
Sweetness: slightly dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium
Alcohol: light
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: slightly dry, fruity
Texture: velvety
Finish: short
Quality level: very good