こん助
This limited edition sake commemorates the 131st anniversary of the founding of the Sugihara Sake Brewery in Ibi-gun, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Sugihara Shuzo was founded in 1892 (Meiji 25). Currently, Keiki Sugihara, the fifth generation of the company, is the master brewer and chief brewer, producing less than 100 koku of high-quality sake annually. Keiki has a unique background, having served in the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) before taking over his family's sake brewing business. He learned sake brewing from the ground up and worked with researchers and farmers to develop and cultivate Ibi no Homare, an original rice suitable for sake brewing. Ibi no Homare was used to create the "Sashimi" series over a period of six years. This year marks the fourteenth year since its creation in 2009.
The aroma is fresh and muscat-like. The mouthfeel is so soft that it feels slightly thickened. The sweetness is very clear and clean, as if you are drinking a high-sugar juice. The umami is also strong, yet very refreshing. The lingering sweetness is followed by a delayed bitterness, just like a fine Western-style pastry melting in the mouth. This is a bottle that gives a sense of the spirit and potential of the winemaker, and one that we hope will remain unchanged even 10 years from now.
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エース
Good evening, Mr. Konsuke🎶.
You have a great drink 🍶😄.
The Beatles-inspired sticker is also impressive. Your review is also very informative with detailed explanations 👏.
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こん助
Thank you, Ace. Apparently there are about 5,000 bottles out there, and I am grateful to the liquor store for letting me stumble across it. The Beatlesque seal is a very chic reminder of great creation through collaboration.
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えりりん
Konsuke-san konbanhasan ¡Thanks for the decision!
I've never seen this one before 👀
I haven't bought it 🥺.
I'll have to check if it's sold near me💦.
I'm getting impatient with the reviews 😥😥😥.
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こん助
Good evening, Eririn-san. It seems that the brewer intentionally distributes only to exclusive dealers in order for all the people involved in the brewery to enjoy the benefits of the product. I heard that the same label was used for the 10th anniversary of the Sagami.
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