Ranking2019
Time flies – Saketora has opened for more than a year. Throughout the past year, we are so glad to receive a lot of positive comments on our collection of sakes and plum wines. However, among so many items, which are the most popular? For your reference, Saketora has summarized the Top 10 best-selling sakes from 08/2018 to 07/2019. Let’s see if your favorite enters the chart.
Kuromatsu Senjo, Prototype Junmai Daiginjo
A revolutionary attempt to break with tradition by a long-established brewery. Many fans are surprised by its intense sweetness and prominent notes of melon with a fresh and gentle texture. Given its price, no wonder why it hits No.1 throughout the year.
Customer Review
★★★★★
Never tried so amazing sake! Strongly recommend to all sake newcomers. Going to purchase again!
$149.00
Customer Review ★★★★★
Never tried so amazing sake! Strongly recommend to all sake newcomers. Going to purchase again!
Yamazaki Distillery, Reserve Suntory Casked Umeshu
A revolutionary attempt to break with tradition by a long-established brewery. Many fans are surprised by its intense sweetness and prominent notes of melon with a fresh and gentle texture. Given its price, no wonder why it hits No.1 throughout the year.
Customer Review
★★★★★
Many plum wines are sweet but this one is also refreshing, so I like it so much. I can also feel some flavors from the wood barrel. Awesome!
$270.00
Customer Review ★★★★★
Many plum wines are sweet but this one is also refreshing, so I like it so much. I can also feel some flavors from the wood barrel. Awesome!
Takumi, 100% Yamadanishiki Daiginjo
A brilliant Daiginjo that is good value for money. Brewed only using the Yamadanishiki grown in the Hyogo Prefecture, it is fruity and quite dry on the finish. It can also go well with a lot of food as it can be served warmed and chilled.
Customer Review
★★★★★
Really great and refreshing. Going to buy again!
$99.00
Customer Review ★★★★★
Really great and refreshing. Going to buy again!
Jokigen, Kiss of Fire Junmai Daiginjo
From design, flavors to story behind, this Junmai Daiginjo is just perfect. Aged three years with a rich fruity character, it has been frequently adopted by high-end events such as the opening ceremony of LV and the Nobel Banquet. No surprise why it is landed at No.4 in the annual rankings.
Customer Review
★★★★★
The aromas spread once the bottle is opened. Fruity and smooth. Special and elegant bottle design. Strongly Recommend!
$350.00
Customer Review ★★★★★
The aromas spread once the bottle is opened. Fruity and smooth. Special and elegant bottle design. Strongly Recommend!
Toko, Junmai Daiginjo Fukuroduri
A masterpiece Junmai Daiginjo of the brewery. Drip-pressed, it shows enticing aromas with prominent notes of ripe apple. It has been frequently entered Saketora’s monthly rankings.
$460.00
Horai, Junmai Daiginjo Iro-Otoko
A premium Junmai Daiginjo especially popular among ladies. Mildly fruity and refreshing with an intriguing design, it is one of our longest best-sellers.
$180.00
Komasa, Umeshu
A malt-made-shochu based plum wine that is highly rated at Saketora’s tasting events. Many drinkers are stunned by its intense flavors, smooth mouthfeel and prominent notes of plum.
$125.00
Taiheizan,
Tenko Junmai Daiginjo
A premium sake especially popular among men. It is intense but smooth, showing a rich character of steamed rice with the hints of pear and apple.
$270.00
Kamoshibito Kuheiji,
Junmai Daiginjo
Yamadanishiki
A sake dedicated to Western cuisine and adopted by Michelin 3-Star restaurants in Paris. It shows roundness and pleasant acidity with enticing notes of grape fruit and white flowers.
$275.00
Kikusui, Setsugoro Junmai Daiginjo
A signature Junmai Daiginjo of Kikusui Brewery. Dry and floral with the notes of star fruits, it shows elegant texture and a clean finish.
$250.00