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Introducing sake brands with the strongest impression of "Restrained" flavor, ranked by the strength of the impression.
# 51
3.55 pt.
Dewanoyuki
Watarai Honten
Yamagata
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Cooled Sake
Rice used: Sasanishiki, Dewa Kirari, and Miyamanishiki grown in Yamagata Prefecture. I found this in a grab bag at a liquor store in my neighborhood, which has become a regular feature for me. It's not a great deal in terms of price, but I look forward to it because it contains brands that I don't usually buy. This one has the sourness that is typical of a traditional sake brewery, but when you drink it lightly, it is refreshing, and as you continue to drink it, the sweetness comes slowly. As the day goes by, the sweetness will increase even more. The sharpness is not that great, but it is not overpowering either, making it a good all-around sake. The price is less than 1,000 yen without tax, but I️ think it's quite competent.
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Moderately sweet and easy to drink. It is not light, but has a robust flavor. The accompaniments were grilled mackerel, sashimi of kibinago (a small herring roe), and sashimi of Hirame (flatfish) wrapped in grated yam and konbu, which went perfectly with the sake.
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Hometown tax payment. Delicious lukewarm. It has a good flavor and is well-balanced.
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# 52
3.54 pt.
Kame no Ou (King of Turtles)
Kusumi Shuzo
Niigata
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Drinking continues at Don Chaya 🕺. We emptied the weird "Haneya", followed by another round 🍶. We chose our first brand that we could see in the cellar✨ First "Kame no Ou Junmai Ginjo Shiboritate" 🎉. Not much in the way of aroma, but a clean sweetness on the palate, with a pleasantly sharp and sweet [Kame-no-o] lingering finish! I found out later that they revived Kame-no-o and used this episode as a model for Natsuko's Sake, so in a sense, they are the pioneer of Kame-no-o 😁.
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2020/07/26 This is the brewery of Natsuko's sake. The taste is oblivious(^...^)
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Not Kame-no-Oh, but Kusumi's Kame-no-Oh Sake after a long time! As is typical of Niigata sake, it is light and refreshing. But you can taste the sweetness of Kame-no-o. The low alcohol content makes it very easy to drink. Fruity taste from the moment you put it in your mouth.
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# 53
3.54 pt.
彦市
Tsukinoi Shuzoten
Ibaraki
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Ramune
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Rugged
The sake is made and labeled in a way that takes advantage of the climate of Oarai, Ibaraki. It is refreshingly dry when served cold. When heated, it becomes more floral and friendly. I'd like to try it with sea bream or flatfish from Oarai.
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Rice used is Oarai-grown Chiyonishiki It is more rough than fresh. However, it is not rough at all. It has a refreshing taste, and the umami of the rice spreads slowly. I've had many Tsuki no I's with this kind of atmosphere! I think it will probably become milder and more flavorful with aging, but I like it better as it is because it has its own personality.
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Banana like aroma. The mouthfeel is slightly sweet. After that, the dry taste or the feeling of running spreads to the mouth. There is a hint of bitterness, but the aftertaste is sweet. Tsuki no Ii has a new toji (brewer) this season, and they are making sake under a new system. I can't wait to see how it changes 🤗
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Where to Buy
地酒屋 金澤留造酒店 楽天市場店
Rakuten
彦市
ひこいち
純米
1800ml
要冷蔵
¥2,530
彦市
ひこいち
純米吟醸
1800ml
要冷蔵
¥3,025
# 54
3.54 pt.
Okuhida
Takagi Shuzo
Gifu
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Stiff
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Refreshing
Purchase from Okuhida Sake Brewery This sake brewery is within walking distance of Hida Kanayama Station. This time, they recommended to purchase by letter. I am a sucker for limited editions, so I bought it. The aroma is moderate and the taste is strong. It is dry with a clean aftertaste. I paired it with fried pork and cheese with tomato ketchup. I had it with fried pork and cheese with tomato ketchup. It had a strong flavor, but because it was dry, I think it would go well with western food. I think it goes well with western food. It has a nice aftertaste.
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I received this as a gift from Gifu Prefecture. Easy to drink♪
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Dry Junmai Sake from Okuhida (^^) It is delicious!
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# 55
3.53 pt.
Aratama
Wada Shuzo
Yamagata
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2022/03/20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subdued but fresh aroma like green apple. When you put it in your mouth, the aroma is like cherry blossoms and it passes through your nose. The taste is mild and clean. A gentle, spring-like sweetness can be felt, and The umami of the rice is then conveyed clearly. The final sharpness is also good, making this sake suitable for a mealtime drink. It is not flashy or gorgeous. Elegant and understated, it is a sake like a Yamato Nadeshiko.
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2021/03/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BONDARA" is a dialect of Yamagata prefecture. Yugi" means "snow". The fragrance is modest but sweet and refreshing. The texture is fresh and silky. The sweetness is moderate and the taste is dry. The sharpness at the end is outstanding.
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. Sake rice: Dewanosato Polishing ratio: 55 Sweet, fruity, refreshing! ✩4.0
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# 56
3.53 pt.
Suzukagawa
Shimizuseizaburo Shoten
Mie
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Flamboyant
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Light
At home. I know I'm a little late, but I'd like to wish everyone a happy new year. The first bottle I opened this year was Suzukagawa from the same brewery as Saku, which I got at the end of the year. The aroma, sweetness, acidity, and bitterness in the mouth are very similar. It wasn't as impressive as the Saku, but it was a delicious gem. At the end of the year, I mainly drank the same brands, but now that the year has started, I would like to try more and more new ones that I have never tasted before. This Suzukagawa is the first step, and I hope it will be a good start. I would like to continue my efforts to develop new sake.
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I was going to buy Junmai from Suzukagawa, but they had a new sake, so I decided to buy this one 😊. Aroma with a beautiful atmosphere. It has a calm freshness and a firm sweetness. Saku's new sake is delicious, but Suzukagawa is also good 😋.
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Aru-soke Ginjo class, which is not found in "Saku". Fruity flavor and a light mouthfeel. It goes in smoothly. It is not only light, but also has a well-defined taste. It is excellent as a food wine and goes well with everything. My partner, who loves "Saku", drank it at a high pace.
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# 57
3.53 pt.
Oujiman
Satonizaemon Shuzojo
Yamagata
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Striking
Grapefruit
It is quite a good taste. It is a taste with a sense of gravity that cannot be described.
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Rice polishing rate: 50%. Rice polishing ratio: 50 Sake with a clean flavor! A little dry? 4.0
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Tsunashima Daikichi Kinko's My No.1
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# 58
3.53 pt.
Eikun
Eikun Shuzo
Shizuoka
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Invigorating
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Muscat
Umami
Fruity
Melon-flavored
. Rice polishing ratio: 60 Dry and umami! Flavor is moist! ✩4.0
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Mild on the tongue, very slightly chili. Light grain aroma, apricot-like with a sense of maturity? It has a sweet and savory taste. It has a slightly rich and calm taste.... The aftertaste is slightly bitter and acidic. Hmm? The more the day goes by, the more bitter cocoa taste appears.
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Eikun Special Junmai Eikun the North Unfiltered Raw Sake. It is sold only in Hokkaido. It is a delicious sake that will fill your mouth with flavor when you drink it. It is a must have for repeat customers🤣.
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Where to Buy
酒浪漫うちやま 楽天市場店
Rakuten
英君
【純米吟醸】夏の白菊〔火入〕720ml
¥1,606
英君
【純米吟醸】雄町
720ml
¥1,760
# 59
3.52 pt.
Kitaguni Kaido
山路酒造
Shiga
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At the tasting. It was explained to me that it was dry. It is certainly dry, but it has a gentle spiciness. It has a mild mouthfeel. I bought Junmai Ginjo Shiboritate after comparing the drinks.
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It's been hot every day, so we had it crispy cold and served it with a glass of wai. It was extremely tasty! It has a full aroma and richness, and if I were to describe it as a wine, I would say it is medium-bodied. It seems to go well with eel, so I'm going to drink a little bit of it today and save it until the day of the Ox.
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A short trip to Shiga Prefecture with my wife (3) The last of the three sake tasting was Hokkoku Kaido Junmai Sake from Yamaji Shuzo. This brewery is said to be the fourth oldest brewery in Japan, but of course this was the first time we had tasted their sake. First, the aroma. It has a strong sake aroma. When you put it in your mouth, you will taste a soft sweetness, which also has a strong sake aroma. After that, a soft bitterness can be felt. The second half of the sake has a strong stimulation and is very drinkable.
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# 60
3.52 pt.
Hanaharu
Hanaharu Shuzo
Fukushima
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Dry
Fruity
Flamboyant
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I found this Fukushima sake at Aeon today. I was wondering if I should buy it last time I was there and didn't, but I was curious so I bought it this time. The label said it was dry, so... it's definitely spicy ☺️. It's delicious and it's only about 1,000 yen so it's easy on the pocket.
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This is Yume no Kanade Junmai Daiginjo by Hanaharu Shuzo. It has a mild aroma, no miscellaneous flavors, and a refreshing, slightly dry taste.
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Dry Junmai 🍶. New Year's sake ✨I had a sip of my wife's 😅. Kire. Shaky. Refreshing ✨. Mild with gyoza. The dumplings here are thin skinned and light, easy to pair with sake 😋. Aizu/Kitakata Ramen Aizuna @ Jujo 20240106
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