Shangiku OCEAN99 Shiroginoumi SnowSea Nigori Nama-Shu
Rated 4.5
Polishing ratio: 50%, Alcohol content: 13%.
This is the only nigori sake from Kangiku that heralds the beginning of winter! This year, four years after its first release, we have gone back to the basics to create a rich and refreshing lactic acid soda-like bottle.
Kangiku's Denshogiku comes in two types: a yellow label for clear sake and a red label for orikarami, but this is actually the first time for the clear sake.
It has a strong sweetness that makes it suitable for drinking on its own, but it is clear and has a much more refreshing aftertaste than expected without being sticky, so it is not an aperitif or after-dinner drink, as it goes well with salads and light snacks. I was surprised that it was such a refreshing drink.
However, if you ask me if it goes with anything as a food sake, that is not the case, so be careful. It does not go well with salty pickles or sashimi, so it would be better with something light with a Western element.
The sweetness is a bit strong and the acidity is well balanced. This is a cappuccino type sake with tropical aromas of pineapple and melon. It has a juicy freshness and softness, so it is not too picky about who drinks it, and it seems to be a good sake for everyone and a good introduction to sake.
The red-labeled Denshogiku that I drank before was a more complex sake than this yellow Denshogiku, and I was able to confirm it again. Up until last year or so, I liked more complex sake, but recently I prefer clear, transparent sake, so I was very satisfied!
Kangiku Pray for 2025," by Kangiku Meikozo, "Kangiku Pray for 2025," a medium-batch, unfiltered, unpasteurized Aizan 40 sake.
Pray for" is made from 40% polished Aizan rice.
The use of M310 yeast gives it a refined taste and aroma.
It is the top grade in the Kangiku Meikozo lineup, and we aimed for an elegant and beautiful flavor.
This is a gem of a sake that is made in full-bottomed bottles.
Type Junmai Daiginjo
Ingredients: Rice, Rice malt
Ingredient rice Aizan
Rice polishing ratio 40
Alcohol content 15
Sake degree
Yeast
Acidity
Amino acidity
It is sweet and delicious 😋.
There was a bitter taste at the end.
I was thinking about that.
It's gone 🍶.
I drank it.
I have to work tomorrow...
Thank you very much for the 39😊.
Kangiku OCEAN99 -Ginkai Departure- Junmai Ginjyo Unfiltered Nama-shu
Rating 4.5
The subtitle of this sake is "Departure," referring to the departure of a new BY and the powerful winter flight over the Kujukuri-hama coast. The light sharpness and juicy flavor are befitting of the first new sake, and the refreshing taste will make you feel that you have finished a bottle in no time at all. Aromas of pear and lychee. It is light and refreshing with a slightly strong acidity.
Kangiku and Ginkai were opened 🎉.
I am a cold chrysanthemum mama today 💕
This is a rare occasion for me to post ⁉️ cold chrysanthemum in a row 😆.
This time, I selected Ginkai from among the chrysanthemums in the traffic jam to be fresh once in a while....
I opened the bottle of Ginkai first, because I was confused with Shiro Ginkai!
Actually, I didn't have a good impression of Ginkai last year😅.
I'll drink it again this year, even though I'm a little worried 🥂.
First, the aroma!
The aroma is a little subdued but gorgeous!
When I put it in my mouth, I first felt the fresh and clear watery sensation.
Then, I felt the gorgeous sweetness, and then I felt the new sake-like gasiness and a faint astringent taste, and then it was quickly quenched.
No bitterness or pungency.
Wow 😮💨 I can't get enough of the piquant freshness typical of new sake 😋😋😋😋😋😋.
It's definitely better than last year 🙌!
Last year it was less sweet and more bitter...
That's totally different this year, and! The water is beautiful ☝️
Kangiku has a unique sweet and watery taste, but this clear taste has never been there before❗️
I wonder why... strange 🧐.
Maybe it's another evolution? 🤔
It turned out so delicious, as expected of Kangiku-sama💕.
It's a promising start to this season's evolution early in the new sake season 👌.
I'll have to do a comparison with Shiraginkai as soon as possible😘.
Kangiku is the best ❤️
Good morning, HinaHanaMama!
I see you released this year's edition: ✨️
I read your review and I had a similar impression of last year's "Ginkai" and the one I opened the other day, which was almost a year ago.
The only thing is that it had a strong acidity, so I guess it was just a twist...
Hina Hana Mama
Good morning 😍.
It's surprisingly fun to enjoy and notice the changes in taste when you drink it every year😍I'm glad you like it this year! I didn't have a good impression of it, but you drank it 💮.
Good morning, Hinahana Mama 🌞Ah, Kangiku Mama 🥰I haven't had Ginkai yet, so I'm jealous 🤤The bottle design combined with the beautiful sweet taste I associate with it has evolved even further. ❣️ This will definitely be a must have next year. ✨️
Hi Hina Hana Mama 😊Thanks for the nice timing of your review 😍We have some waiting in our house waiting to be served 😋.
I'll be sure to enjoy this one at the end of the year 🥰.
Hi, chrysanthemum mama 😊
We have some Shiraginkai and Denshikiku waiting for us too, but the timing hasn't been great 💦I suddenly feel like drinking it after reading HinaHanaMama's review lol.
But I have to drink the old one too 😅... I'm conflicted.
Hello, Kangiku mama 😃.
A new Kangiku sake! If you're a Kangiku fan, you must drink it ✨If you bought it last year and enjoyed it even if it wasn't great, it's worth it 🥰and it's newfound clarity ✨It's evolving!
Hi Jive 😃Thanks for your comment...
We have successfully got two kinds this year too: ❤️
I know you drank last year's recently 🤣It was a surprise for me ‼️ please compare it with this year's 🙏.
Hi, Kozou 😃Thank you for your comment 😃.
As a Kangiku mom, it's my duty to check the taste comparison every year 👍But Kangiku gets better every time I drink it, it's brilliant 🙌
I must try my best to keep up with Kangiku ❣️
Hi Nao888😃Thanks for your comment 😃.
Nao888, let's drink Ginkai 🍶Kangiku's new sake, it hit me with evolution 🤩It must be a fridge problem, right? I can't believe you rented a fridge for Jikkun... 🤣.
Hi Baum 😃Thanks for your comment 😃.
Are you another good assistant 😆 Good!
You can rest assured that your wife is sure about this one 💕It's a cold chrysanthemum mama's drumstick 👌.
Hi Joker 😃Thanks for your comment 😃.
I still have 2 types of electric chrysanthemums sitting in my fridge ✨ still a feast for the eyes 😆.
I couldn't resist the temptation to say Ginhai is new sake 😩fresh is still different 🥰.
Hi ichiro18 😃Thank you for your comment 😃.
I have to drink it no matter what last year was because it's my guess 😆 I'm a ❣️ Kangiku mama 😆.
The clear water and fresh new sake is a brilliant piece of work 💖.
Hi Kano 😃Thanks for your comment 😃.
What is it ‼️😳Is it almost last year's 39 ⁉️ that makes me jealous in a way 😆 This year's has beautiful labels and I never get tired of looking at them 🥰I'm too lazy to drink it yet 😅.
Good evening, HinaHanaMama 🌝.
I hope the traffic jam is slowly clearing up 👀.
I had my first cup this year and it tasted so good that I wondered how good the nigori Shiraginkai would be 😊.
I'll try Shiraginkai next year... 🤤.
Good evening, Chirsta 😄Thanks for your comment...
I'm more than happy to be stuck in traffic... 😭I'm having a tearful goodbye 🤣.
You can't go wrong with the white silver sea either ❣️ looking forward to it 😋 but... it's gone 😫.
Hello, Kangiku mama!
I would like to conquer all Kangiku🍶sanshu ❣️
I'm sure you'll be opening a restaurant specializing in Kangiku & Takachiyo soon 👩🥰.
I'll be there with a bottle of Shinmasa to celebrate 💖.
Hi Muro 😃
Cold Chrysanthemum & Takachiyo specialty store! I want to open one 🤩!
I'll do it seriously if you invest in it 💪No, I'll do it 💪No, I'll do it ‼️ If there is such a specialty store, everyone will be happy 💕.
Good evening, hinahana mama 😃.
I had the Hakuginkai about 3 years ago 😋 but I've never had a white-less one 😅😅but the clarity that comes out with white-less might be worth a try 🤗I guess it's close to the Kangiku Challenge 🧐.
Good evening, Jay & Nobby 😄Thank you for your comment♪
Please come by and visit the world of cold chrysanthemum! I think dry is good, but please stop by the sweet world once in a while 💕Mr. Muro will be opening my store soon 🤣.
