Taku Iguro
Representative, TACTICAL WINE CONSULTANT LLC. Wine Director for multiple restaurant groups (Tosenkaku, Ippei Hanten, Myoujaku, Haku-nei, Kanshin) Executive Wine Advisor, 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
Notes of freshly cooked rice and grains are layered with a soft sweetness reminiscent of rice flour. The palate is firm and structured, with natural umami spreading across the mouth. Kimoto-derived acidity tightens the whole, creating a balanced yet powerful expression. The finish is deep and persistent, with a subtle richness.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
Ripe lemon and kumquat aromas are layered with lemongrass, white flowers, and subtle spice. Oak-derived hazelnut and cultured butter remain restrained, adding depth without masking the fruit. The palate is smooth and light, built around firm acidity, with citrus fruit and gentle richness in balance. Kumquat-peel bitterness and minerality emerge on the finish, which is long and slender. A precise, elegant Chardonnay with oak beautifully integrated.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
Honey, black tea, and fresh herbs emerge underneath, adding aromatic depth. The palate is soft and smooth, centered on generous ripe-fruit sweetness and savory toasted barley. Spice and citrus peel appear through the mid-palate, giving shape without heaviness. Orange-peel bitterness and roasted notes linger before a dry finish. On the rocks, sweetness and toastiness are emphasized; with soda, citrus and herbs become more vivid. A highly versatile barley shochu for the table.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
Gentle aromas of roasted barley, freshly baked bread, and malt are layered with refreshing green apple and Muscat, followed by almond, white sesame, and a subtle cacao nuance. The palate is soft and smooth, with natural barley sweetness and savory toastiness unfolding gradually. Grain-derived fullness and gentle richness emerge through the mid-palate, while the alcohol remains restrained, keeping the style lively despite its depth. Roasted barley, subtle sweetness, and pleasant bitterness linger before a dry finish. Different temperatures and serving styles reveal everything from fresh fruit to the sweet, toasted character of barley.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
The palate is juicy and smooth, with bright acidity running through soft rice-derived umami. A gentle bitterness reminiscent of citrus peel emerges on the finish, bringing a lively close to the juicy fruit.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
The palate is silky, with finely textured sweetness and rich Yamada Nishiki-derived umami. Delicate acidity brings definition, leading into a long, refined finish with excellent clarity.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
The palate is soft, with delicate sweetness and clear, transparent umami, while lively acidity provides definition. A subtle spritz carries through the finish, which is light, clean, and crisp.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
The palate is finely textured and silky, with elegant sweetness and umami unfolding quietly as clean acidity provides definition. The finish is slender, graceful, and long, retaining excellent clarity throughout.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
The palate is light and smooth, with gentle sweetness and delicate umami tightened by lively acidity. The finish is clean and crisp, making this a refined, well-balanced sake for the table.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日
The palate is rounded and smooth, with the generous sweetness and umami characteristic of Aiyama. Delicate acidity and a subtle bitterness shape the finish, leaving elegant fruit flavors that linger beautifully.
投稿日: 2026年10月10日