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Brand
澤乃井

Sawanoi

Japan Sake Awards 2026 · Gold
PrefectureTokyo東京
Brewery小澤酒造
Prefecture rank2 of 15 ranked
StandoutDrier than 85% of rated sakes
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Flavor profile
Floral華 31
Rich芳 51
Heavy重 30
Mild穏 41
Dry辛 41
Light軽 46

Average of all 1,371 rated brands

Sawanoi (澤乃井) from Tokyo is drier than the average sake. Drinkers in Japan most often call it dry, umami and refreshing.

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Flavor profiles and rankings: Sakenowa (さけのわ) open data, built from drinkers' check-ins in Japan.