Koei Kiku Gekko" was purchased with the explanation that it is an excellent variety of sake rice called Hachitan-Nishiki, which is on par with Yamadanishiki and Omachi, the most famous sake rice in Japan. Its freshness stands out immediately after opening the bottle, but as time goes by, the flavor of the sake becomes thicker. I drank it with steamed sea bream and it was fantastic. My first Saga sake 🍶 delicious 😋.
nectar water
The aroma evokes the concentrated sweetness of peach nectar. From the mellow mouthfeel, rich, fruity sweetness is juxtaposed with freshness. The sweetness then converges sharply and finishes with a slight bitterness.
A new approach as a blended sake. The freshness in the sweetness and the lightness of the 13% alcohol content make it easy to drink.
★★★★
Location Ogi City, Saga Prefecture
Rice type
Sake type Junmai-shu
Rice Polishing degree %.
Alcohol percentage 16
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating(scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Nose) +2 Tropical fruits, Muscat
(Appearance) Slight yellowish crystal
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2.5 Lactic acid, citric acid
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Lingering fruity acidity
Impression Sweet and sour fruit juice
Full of fruitiness from the aroma.
Sweet and sourness consistent with it.
There is a slight koji-like aroma, but this is a modern sake that is fresh and fruity.
Almost a juice.
Repeat Score 2.0
Rice : Hachitan-Nishiki produced in Hiroshima
Alcohol content : 14% abv.
I wanted to try this Koei-Kiku! It has a very milky and gorgeous aroma. The brewing water is somewhat silky rather than clear. Now, if you include it, you will find a slight sweetness and a raw yeast-like acidity that envelops it. It was very easy to drink.
Thank you very much for your kindness tonight!
I was curious about this brand.
Since I drank it after Omachi, it has a clean mouthfeel and a gentle rice flavor, but it is very easy to drink and has a gentle aftertaste.
Very easy to drink.
It goes well with yakitori, of course.
Shore and Celebration
I still drink lol
Oh, it's so sweet!
And then came the gas.
Umami and acidity.
Nice bitterness.
Sweetness without bitterness.
More and more cups...
Less and less... less and less.
Nice intoxication
Maruda Sakepo 2,090 yen
Aromas of plum syrup, pears and Onshu mandarins, malted rice, and chocolate.
Slightly smooth mouthfeel.
Sweet and sour and juicy. Deep sweetness and firm umami. Sourness and bitterness that lighten the aftertaste.
Serve with fresh onion salad, hot tofu, sashimi of squid, kawahagi sashimi, and roast beef.
I came across a Koei Chrysanthemum that I have been wanting to drink for a while. Gentle sweetness ➕ slight bitterness. There is a sense of caramel.
Youthfulness spreads the moment it enters the mouth. The lingering aftertaste lasts for a long time. Delicious.
Today, we are drinking while watching Mr. Otani, Ms. Yamamoto, Mr. Imanaga, and Mr. Suzuki. Everyone, I am cheering for you, so please do your best~.
Light and juicy type. You can enjoy minty, hackberry-like flavor and sweetness, apple-like aroma and acidity.
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At New Reba Restaurant in Ebisu, where I took two of my junior colleagues from work last week.
The unit price has gone up a bit, but the quality of the yakitori and sake is high.
Beer -> Kuheiji -> Koei Kiku -> Kangiku -> Tedorigawa -> Gangi -> Tenmei -> I forgot.
Good morning, Duke Shibusawa 😃.
New Levaya! I want to go back 🥹.
In this day and age, it's no wonder the prices have gone up a bit 🥲I'll have to savor and drink slowly for that 😌 I know I'm forgetting 🤣.
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Good morning, Jay & Nobby.
I often go to Ebisu restaurant because it is close to my office and the food is reasonable and tasty.
This time I paid 6,000 yen for the yakitori course plus all-you-can-drink.
I totally forgot to post this😅
I bought and drank a bottle of Saga's Koei Kiku!
There are many good sake from Saga, and this one was also delicious, with a slight effervescence, good flavor and a clean aftertaste!
Saga is another place I'd like to visit once 😄.