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Our family-run brewery has survived against the fierce currents of time and change since 1856. Embodying this spirit, we persist in our commitment to producing exceptional sakes, created from local ingredients. Pioneered by several generations, each Akashi-Tai sake is a reflection of the Yonezawa family’s undying love for their profession. In 2005, the company began exporting sake to new markets, specializing in the local market in the U.K. It later expanded to France and the rest of Europe, and began exporting to high-end department stores in London and starred restaurants around the world. Since then, we have expanded our market to France and the rest of Europe, and have supplied many restaurants and bars, including high-end department stores in London, starred restaurants, and round-the-world cruise ships.
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Beer5000 (11657) reviewed
Akashi-Tai Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
9 months ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
From my sake backlog. Bottle. Unclear, pale, white/golden body with small bubbles and a small head which disappears immediately. Mild aroma of rice, sake yeast, hint of citric fruit and ashes. Refreshing fruity in flavor, almost a bit surprising, a bit like fruity tonic water, hint of lemon, sweet and slightly acidic. The yeast and rice flavor is more in the background but more distinct in the aftertaste. Medium body and fine aftertaste. Very easy drinkable, probably a nice introduction to Sake. Refreshing and enjoyable, with some authentic flavors intact.
Tried on 07 Jan 2026 at 17:19
cagarvie (40318) ticked
Akashi-tai Shiraume Ginjo Umeshu Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
2 years ago
7.6/10
bottle at thai resteraunt in Edinburgh... deep amber... sweet plum node.. big plum nose.. soft sweet fruits
juicy plum.. big sweet fruit
Tried from Bottle on 09 Nov 2023 at 19:02
Jow (8747) reviewed
Akashi-tai Shiraume Ginjo Umeshu Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
3 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Grabbed bottle from Julios mix things up a touch. Orange and no bubbles. Nose is honey and plum. Tatses of nice plum and honey and herbaceous. Chewy mouthfeel and not sweet. Kiss of alcohol.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Sep 2023 at 04:37
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Akashi-Tai Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
3 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
15/9/2023. Bottle shared by danlo, cheers Ed! Pours clear very pale yellow with no head. Aroma of citrus, rice water, caramel, slight nutty edge. Some toffee sweetness and alcohol bitterness with light spicy notes. Medium body, no carbonation. Quite drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Sep 2023 at 15:35
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Akashi-Tai Tokubetsu Honjozo Genshu Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
3 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
15/9/2023. Bottle shared by danlo, cheers Ed! Pours clear with a pale yellow edge and no head. Aroma is fruity, boozy, flowery, blossom, hint of honey. Medium sweetness and bitterness, nicely balanced. Rich boozy and warming. Medium body, quite smooth, no carbonation. It's higher abv comes through well.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Sep 2023 at 15:34
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Akashi-Tai Tokubetsu Junmai Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
3 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
15/9/2023. Bottle shared by danlo, cheers Ed! Hyogo rating #10. Pours clear with a very slight yellow edge. Aroma of melon, citrus, rice water, caramel, blossom. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness. Lightly boozy and warming. Medium body, no carbonation. Decent.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Sep 2023 at 15:34
danlo (13924) reviewed
Akashi-Tai Tokubetsu Honjozo Genshu Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
3 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
300ml bottle from Japan Centre. Clear very pale yellow colour, no head and aroma of rice, fruity melon, alcohol. Taste is rice, fruity, floral, melon, caramel hint, with warming alcohol. Medium bodied, low carbonation, warm boozy finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jun 2023 at 22:26
danlo (13924) reviewed
Akashi-Tai Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
3 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
300ml bottle from Japan Centre. Clear very pale yellow colour, no head and aroma of rice, earthy, booze. Taste is rice, fruity, caramel hint, with earthy grassy boozy notes. Oily mouthfeel, medium bodied, low carbonation, dry finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jun 2023 at 22:26
danlo (13924) reviewed
Akashi-Tai Tokubetsu Junmai Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
3 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
300ml bottle from Japan Centre. Clear very pale yellow colour, afew short-lived bubbles on top and aroma of rice, melon, booze. Taste is sweetish, rice, fruity, melon, caramel hint, with earthy boozy notes. Oily mouthfeel, medium bodied, no head, drying boozy finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 16 Jun 2023 at 23:13
Sigmund (15026) reviewed
Akashi-Tai Honjozo Sake from Akashi Sake Brewery
5 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
300 ml screwcap bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 15%. Clear faintly yellow-ish colour, nearly like water. No carbonation. Aroma of rice, melon, raw alcohol, mushrooms. The flavour is sweeter than expected, with the same elements as the aroma.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Mar 2021 at 20:03