Koshinoiso Ichigoichie 38 Junmai Daiginj Sake Review

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Junmai Daiginjo sits at the top of the sake pyramid, meaning the rice has been polished down substantially before brewing. Koshinoiso's version, made in Hyogo, is delicate and fragrant. White flower and ripe pear aromas open things up, and a clean rice sweetness carries through a silky, light-bodied palate. The finish fades gently rather than lingering. Serve it cool rather than fully cold, so the aromatics have room to open up. A sashimi platter or a delicate tofu steak would make a graceful match. There's something fitting about a sake this refined pairing best with food that knows to stay out of its way.

Sake food pairings: sashimi platter, lobster tempura, tofu steak.

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Natalie MacLean reviewed this Koshinoiso Ichigoichie 38 Junmai Daiginj Sake for the Vintages release of August 3, 2026.

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