Pours clear and still. Smells of rice, some vanilla, some alcohol. Tastes the same. If my descriptions sound the same, it’s because the main difference between any of these was the intensity of flavor. Otherwise, they are all pretty much the same.

Clear ’color’, with a little bit of yellow or creaminess. Aroma is quite buttery and some wintergreen. Creamy taste and mouthfeel. A bit of pepperiness. Alcohol is extremely well hidden. One of the best sakes I’ve had.

300ml. Pours light, bright gold with lasting legs. Anise initially dominates the nose. Faint tropical fruit as well. Pours a very light, bright gold with thick legs running down the glass. Simple flavor with notes of liquorice, rice and alcohol. Medium bodied. Slightly viscous and cloying. Simple, mostly enjoyable, but certainly forgettable.

Very light yellow color, but still seems very dark for a Sake based on my limited experience. Delicate floral nose with rice sweetness and an alcohol bite. Flavor begins with with a strong floral flavor and then shifts to rice sweetness mid palate. The finish begins with black pepper bite followed by alcoholic warmth.

A viscous sake with pronounced licorice bouquet, a fresh, medium-sweet taste – highly fruity, floral and spicy – again the licorice coming through. Full-bodied and balanced with a long finish.