Hakutsuru Excellent Paper Pack Junmai Sake

Full-bodied and unmistakably grounded in tradition. This sake comes from a brewery steeped in more than two centuries of expertise, yet this expression feels fresh and purposeful. The rice is polished to 70% — not flashy, just honest — so you taste depth rather than flash. On the nose you’ll find toasted grain and gentle nuttiness; the palate offers a mellow reverberation of rice-derived umami, subtle earth tones and a clean, confident finish that lingers just long enough. It’s approachable yet serious. Ideal for regular enjoyment, it marries well with dishes that carry weight and flavor, while still retaining balance and clarity.