2025.09.16 Yakitori Miyu
Hyakujuro Okaraguchi Junmai Akazura 百十郎 大辛口純米酒 赤面
I was confused by the similarity of the label to Akabu. I hadn't tried it yet. It's a sake that feels very mature and brings out the flavor of rice. However, the problem is that it has a flavor I don't like.
Memorandum
The aroma is mild, like a melon before it ripens
The rice flavor and acidity are well expressed.
The sharpness is sharp with a clean aftertaste.
Domestic rice suitable for sake brewing
Polishing ratio 70%.
Manufactured in September 2025
Alcohol content 15.0
Sake meter degree +8.7
Acidity 1.4
☆☆☆☆
Kuuin -Secret Nine- Junmai Daiginjo Unfiltered Nama Sake
Rating 4.4
Rice : Yamadanishiki, Rice polishing ratio : 50%, Sake meter : -0.2, Acidity : 1.5, Alcohol content : 15
The number "nine" has an ultimate and mysterious quality. This is an unfiltered unpasteurized sake with the "filtration" process hidden among the nine production stages. A hidden sake with a full and multifaceted flavor. Feels not mellow. Slightly superficial.
At the after-party in Shibuya Yokocho.
It may be a precious place where you can drink with many people outside without any problem. Hyakujuro Akazura is a very dry sake.
It was so refreshing and easy to drink that we had to have another glass several times.
Rice：domestic rice
Rice polishing ratio: 70
Alcohol content: 15
Sake degree: +7
Acidity: 1.3
The label design looks just like Eikofuji, but they have the same designer😳.
There were two kinds in a row, so I chose this one.
I don't know what I should register my name as, so I decided to go with Hyakujuro for now😅.
It's slightly effervescent and shwashy. It has a refreshing taste with a strong rice flavor. It's a mature taste, so I guess it's good during dinner 🤔.
Personally, I'd like a little more sweetness...
I got that impression when the sake was cold, but it tastes more fruity and sweet-tasting when it's closer to room temperature.
It is a sake that goes well with a meal, with a clean aftertaste, but with a gentle, umami taste of rice.
I heard that the number of shipments is very small, but Hyakujuro is very good.
