annual ranking 2021 – Saketora｜Japanese Sake online store

In the past year, Saketora has introduced different limited sake, seasonal sake and awarded sake to sake fans. So among the wide varity of sakes, which sake is the most popular? Saketora team has sorted out the best-sellers in the past year, and interestingly, we found that different age groups seem to have different preferences. So which sake is the most popular among young people? And what styles are more suitable for mature people? Let's check the ranking!
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OVERALL RANKING 2021

The fruity daiginjo has always been the most popular type of sake, especially those with new breakthroughs on the taste. Therefore, the sake made by the brewery to break with tradition, Kuromatsu Senjo Prototype Junmai Daiginjo reaches the top of our overall ranking! Extra sweet, yet clean and pleasant, this Junmai Daiginjo is soft and fresh like melon, with an impressive mouthfeel. It has successfully captured the hearts of all sake fans and became the most popular sake of the last year! Check the list to see what are the other popular sakes.

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Different age, different favourites?

Your favorite taste may change over time, and this phenomenon seems apply to Japanese sakes too. Although it is difficult to generalize, it may give you a hint when choosing sake.

Young's favorite

Fruity and aromatic with the notes of strawberry, banana, green apple and melon, it is soft, light and sweet. It also shows a nice balance of umami and acidity and a fresh finish.

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Acquired taste

Rich and deep with fresh mouthfeel, so magnificent that even ancient bottle shop owners kept it as self collection rather than selling it.

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Mature choice

With hints of caramel and chocolate. Full-bodied and rich, it is slowly aged for three years under 15℃ and tastes so different from normal sake.

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