The Japanese sake rankings are: Juyondai Ryusen Junmai Daiginjo, Kikuhime Kukurihime Ginjo, Dassai Beyond Junmai Daiginjo, Daishichi Rangyoku Junmai Daiginjo, Tengu Mai Arigatou Daiginjo, Brahma Brew Super Junmai Daiginjo, Tengu Mai Arigatou Daiginjo, Tengu Mai Arigatou Daiginjo, Tengu Mai Arigatou Daiginjo, Tengu Mai Arigatou Daiginjo, Brahma Brew Super Junmai Daiginjo. Daiginjo Daishichi Rangyoku Junmai Daiginjo, Tengu Mai Yukanbo Daiginjo Kodawari Daiginjo, Brahma Brewing Super Gin Junmai Daiginjo Born Chogin Junmai Daiginjo, and Nabeshima Essence of Nippon. p>1. Juyondai Ryusen Junmai Daiginjo

Yuyondai's sake is perennially ranked as one of the best in Japan because of its unique and unrepeatable flavor. Ryusen is Yukiyo's top of the line and the most expensive Japanese sake on the sake market, with a 35% refined rice step and brewed with unique natural spring water. Ryusen has a predominantly fruity and floral aroma, with a sweet, smooth mouthfeel and little alcohol burn.

2. Tengu Maiden Ararubo Daiginjo Kodawari Daiginjo

Tengu Maiden was founded in 1823, and its seventh-generation heir is the current head brewer. Tengu-mai Sake Brewery is located in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, surrounded by lush forests, where legend has it that tengu (heavenly dogs) are often seen drinking and dancing joyfully, hence the name Tengu-mai.

Tengumai is a well-known brand of sake brewed with Yamada-nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture. Brewed using the "yamabushi" technique, the sake has a light amber color, defeating the notion that a colorless sake is a good one.

3. Nabeshima Essence of Nippon

Nabeshima Daiginjo has won gold medals at Japan's National New Sake Appreciation Contest for seven consecutive years, starting in 2005, and in 2011 it was named the world's best sake winner by the IWC. Since then, Nabeshima has been recognized by the IWC and The Joy of Sake, laying the foundation for Nabeshima to become an international brand.