Highly recommended! A deep flavor that brings out the best of the rice to the fullest. When served cold, it has a hard bitter taste of rice, but as it warms up, its umami flavor permeates through. When it is at room temperature, it also has a sour taste. Goes well with rice crackers.
Akishika Junmai Aragoshi Nama Sake
December 28, 2025
Isego Honten
2750 yen
Last year I got my wish and was able to drink this aragoshi nigori for the first time. I went to buy it again this year when I heard it was on sale. It has a fruity aroma and a grain-like flavor. After mixing the nigori thoroughly, it has a stronger effervescence than last year's. It has a mild mouthfeel with a light sweetness and a full flavor. The bitter taste finishes the palate. The sharpness increases when heated. It would be a shame to drink it only chilled.
A bottle given to me by a drinking friend in Osaka 👏.
Opened today!
It has a sweet aroma with a hint of fruit, and fresh acidity on the palate!
The alcohol flavor goes away quickly, but there is a mellow flavor in the mouth.
It is delicious!
Now, finally, the end of the work week has come, and we are finally going to have a short holiday weekend!
I'm going to drink a lot of sake 🍶!
Happy New Year, Jay & Nobby!
It's nice to meet you too: 🙇♀️
I've already had a lot and am in overdrinking mode, but I'll be drinking a lot more this year 💪.
On a trip to Osaka, I wanted to drink a local drink, "Akiga Bambi Cup."
I drank it on the bullet train on the way home after walking around during the trip.
Maybe it was because I was tired, but it really sinks in!
The aroma and taste are a bit peculiar, but for some reason it just slurps up the drink 😳.
3.5 stars
Thick sweetness and a hint of honey.
When the temperature rises a little to about 20℃, the taste seems to be relaxed.
It is a uniquely pure Yamahai Nama-wara, so it can be enjoyed by anyone.
Aiming for Shima by Ise-Shima Liner. The rice flavor is pleasant, and the low alcohol content makes it easy to drink. I would like to try heating it up.
Hot sake.
Aroma of firm rice.
It has a wild flavor like hay, yakuyu, and burdock.
The sweetness is deeply nourishing.
It has a thick umami flavor,
The honey-lemon acidity keeps it from being too heavy.
Sasami and potherb mustard with yuzu miso goes very well with this dish.
Degree of liking ☆ 4.5/5