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SOTO Junmai Sake

 ·  Niigata
3.4★★★☆(4)
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SOTO Junmai Sake - Junmai sake from Niigata
Description

ALL NATURAL GLUTEN FREE NO PRESERVATIVES NO ADDITIVES NO ADDED SUGAR NO SULFITES SŌTŌ, meaning ‘outside’ in Japanese, is a celebration of the earth’s purest elements brought together to make this premium quality all-natural product: finely polished specialty rice and pristine mountain water from the Niigata Prefecture. Clean and light on the palate, apple, soft rice, touch of umami. Enjoy chilled year-round or gently warmed during the wintertime. Gold medal winner at World Sake Challenge & PROOF Awards. ALL NATURAL, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, NO PRESERVATIVES, NO SULFITES

Specifications
CategoryJunmai
RegionNiigata
BrandSOTO
SMV+3
Acidity1.8
Polish Ratio65%
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Dry
Light
Full
Crisp
Rich
Low Acid
High Acid
Smooth
Complex
Sake TypeWhat is Junmai?

Pure rice sake with rich umami depth — the everyday staple of Japan.

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16
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20
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$5.99
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Where to Drink

1 venue

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Reviews

Check-ins & reviews (4)

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CuriousConnoisseur5694

Mar 15, 2026, 3:10 AM

Rating stars
4.00
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Jamie Randall

Nov 26, 2024, 1:32 AM

Rating stars
2.75
I wasn’t a fan of this one, but I prefer Junmai Ginjo. I did sense some spice in this sake, but I don’t think it had enough depth for me (but I prefer Nigori)
Jason Caruso's avatar

Jason Caruso

Jan 10, 2024, 6:47 AM

Rating stars
3.50
RPR: 65%, SMV: +3, Acidity: 1.8.
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michael bonneau

Sep 29, 2023, 3:58 AM

Rating stars
3.50
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