Hakutsuru - Sho-Une Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Founded in 1743 in the Nada district of Kobe, Hakutsuru is the #1 selling sake brand in Japan. Elegant, thoughtful and delicious sake defines Hakutsuru, but tireless innovation places it in a class of its own. Whether it’s understanding water sources at the molecular level, building a facility to create one-of-a-kind yeast, or developing its own sake-specific rice, Hakutsuru Nishiki, it’s the deep dive into research and development that explains Hakutsuru’s ascension to the top of a centuries-old craft.

Sho-Une means “soaring clouds,” and this sake aims to embody that spirit. It is a supreme and complex dry Japanese sake, both light and full-bodied. Crafted from the finest local premium rice, Yamada Nishiki, and Nada’s renowned natural spring water, this sake reflects a perfect harmony of tradition and quality. Delicate apple and pear flavours are balanced by lush strawberry and nectarine notes, offering a refined and layered expression.