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Brand
松竹梅

Sho Chiku Bai

Japan Sake Awards 2026 · Prize
PrefectureKyoto京都
Brewery宝酒造
Prefecture rank15 of 50 ranked
StandoutMilder than 87% of rated sakes
Flavor profile
Floral華 37
Rich芳 61
Heavy重 26
Mild穏 49
Dry辛 22
Light軽 36

Average of all 1,371 rated brands

Sho Chiku Bai (松竹梅) from Kyoto is milder and less dry than the average sake. Drinkers in Japan most often call it banana, fruity and great hot.

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