Taku Iguro
the founder of TACTICAL WINE CONSULTANT Wine Director at L'Osier Executive Wine Advisor at Transit Holdings
Profile
Taku Iguro is the founder of TACTICAL WINE CONSULTANT. Believing in the diverse possibilities within the sommelier profession, he became independent in 2023. He now works extensively as a consultant for restaurant groups, a wine seminar instructor, a winery promoter, and a writer for various publications. His strengths lie in his extensive knowledge of beverages, exceptional hospitality, and proficiency in English. Major Achievements Winner of the 9th All Japan Best Sommelier Competition (2020, hosted by J.S.A.) Japanese Representative at the A.S.I. A.S.I.a & Oceania Best Sommelier Competition (2018, 2022) Best Sommelier in Gault & Millau 2024 (2024)
Reviews
Bright, fruity aromas with a generous sweetness reminiscent of glutinous rice. The palate is soft and smooth at first, then develops weight and depth toward the finish. A Tokubetsu Junmai combining both lightness and gravitas.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Unique aromas reminiscent of dairy and aged cheese, unfolding into layered umami with nutty richness. Full-bodied and supple on the palate, yet firmly structured in the Yamahai style. A sake with a lingering, memorable finish.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Refreshing notes of green bamboo and citrus, with a sharp entry and tightly focused palate. Dry and crisp, with a subtle astringency from Gohyakumangoku rice adding depth. A precise Junmai with quiet strength at its core.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Lush fruit aromas of white peach, lychee, and Muscat, layered with violet and cotton candy sweetness. Exceptionally smooth on the palate, where pure sweetness and soft acidity spread, leaving a striking sense of polished rice clarity. Subtle minerality and refined bitterness tighten the balance, with a quiet, lingering finish. A sake embodying harmony and precision.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Ripe pear and dried persimmon aromas, accented by subtle cacao and roasted tea, with toasty grain notes in support. The palate is generous and full, with deep rice umami spreading slowly, tightened by gentle acidity and bitters. Aged depth and warmth define the long, contemplative finish.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Fragrant and soft, with notes of white peach, pear, and osmanthus blossoms layered over freshly cooked rice and cotton candy sweetness. The silky palate blends juicy fruit sweetness with gentle acidity, accented by subtle bitterness toward the finish. Elegant and pure, with both softness and clarity.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Soft fruit aromas of green banana and white peach, layered with delicate hints of steamed rice and white flowers. The palate is supple, carrying transparent sweetness and gentle acidity. Herbal and citrus peel bitterness emerges toward the finish, leaving a poised, refined impression.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Lively aromas of green apple and pear with pure floral notes. Soft rice umami spreads gently, while clean acidity tightens the palate. A sake of sharpness and softness in harmony.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Fresh aromas of white peach, green apple, and citrus blossom mingle with soft rice notes reminiscent of freshly steamed rice. Sweetness expands first, followed by hints of young grass and citrus peel adding depth. Clear acidity tightens the mid-palate, leaving a quiet but lasting finish. Balanced and supple.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
A smoky, toasty nose layered with barley chocolate, nuts, straw, and caramel popcorn. Despite the depth from atmospheric distillation, the finish is surprisingly clean and crisp. A bold, organic rice–fermented shochu with natural umami and distinctive character.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日