Hirotogawa Junmai

Hirotogawa Junmai is brewed by Hirotogawa Sake Brewery in Fukushima Prefecture, milled to a 60% polishing ratio. Rice, umami, and dry notes lead a savory palate, with an acidity of 1.45 and an amino-acid level of 1.3 lending body and structure at 16% alcohol. A near-neutral Sake Meter Value of +1 keeps the finish balanced. Hirotogawa is one of the younger Fukushima breweries that have driven the prefecture's rise in national sake appraisals, and this Junmai is its everyday cornerstone.

Hirotogawa's Junmai is a competition darling that delivers finesse far beyond its grade. Clean, well-structured, with gentle rice sweetness and a balanced, dry finish. This small Fukushima brewery consistently outperforms larger competitors at national sake awards, making their bottles increasingly sought after by enthusiasts who value substance over hype.