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Introducing sake brands with the strongest impression of "Grainy" flavor, ranked by the strength of the impression.
# 31
3.20 pt.
Mongaifushutsu
Nishibori Shuzo
Tochigi
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Umami
Pineapple
Creamy
Grainy
Crisp
Sweetness
Lingering
Effortless
It is fresh and crisp, and you can feel the flavor of the rice. It goes well with both fish and meat.
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I bought it last year as a souvenir from Utsunomiya. It's been a while since I've had "out of the gate", but my taste buds have changed since the last time I had it, so I'm looking forward to it! When you open the bottle and pour it, it smells like citrus fruits and lychee. It is tasteless on the palate, but gradually the richness and mellowness of the rice comes out. The sweetness, spiciness, and astringency of the flavor are all present as soon as the lid is opened! Although it is a junmai ginjo, it has such a robust flavor that it may be served warm. The overtone is similar to that of "Shinkame" and gives the impression of a matured sake. The lingering aftertaste is well rounded as it quickly fades away. Overall, the shades of gray are exquisite, and the taste is quite interesting! In fact, the first sake I ever drank in my life was "Monkai Fude. I was actually the first person in my life to drink sake, and that drink at Kinugawa Onsen has led me to the present day.
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☀️ Purchased during a visit to the brewery. I didn't have much time, so I decided on the words "limited warehouse sale" 😆. It has a light taste for being aged. I wonder if the aging method can make it less old 🤔. The sweetness is creamy and almondy 🫘. The sweetness is creamy and almondy 🫘, and the ginjo aroma is skiffy 😳, giving it a light clean finish. It tasted like a well rounded daiginjo-shu 😊.
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# 32
3.19 pt.
Narimasa
Narimasa Shuzo
Toyama
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Prune
Umami
Grainy
Acidity
Crisp
Nutty
Tranquil
Dry
Bacchus and Yamaha 2023, Toyama Eki-naka BAR ^ ^. The fourth drink is Narimasa, Junmai Daiginjo, 2021 Sake Brewing Year. 2 years old sake. Every sake at Narimasa is 100 yen per glass. Too cheap. I didn't really feel the sense of maturity, but it is a slightly dry sake with a long aftertaste.
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The freshness of the sweetness spreads. Sourness comes into play at the end. Scented! Yummy 😋 Very good 👍 lol.
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Rice used is Yamadanishiki produced in Nanto City Purchased at an antenna store in Toyama Prefecture The aroma is mild, slightly fruity. The overall impression is DRY. The finish is moderately bitter and spicy. It is a good food sake.
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# 33
3.17 pt.
Hatsumomiji
Yamaguchi
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Pineapple
Wine
Striking
I had never seen this brand before, so I couldn't resist buying it. This is a sake brewery in Shunan City, Yamaguchi. There are about 1,400 sake breweries in Japan, so it's no wonder that there are breweries and brands that I don't know (there are more than 1,000 here). Even if I were to drink one brand every day for the rest of my life, it would take me almost 30 years (^_^;) It's simply impossible. This was an aside. The moment you put it in your mouth, the aroma is distinctive. I wonder what it is, is it the aroma of rice? In total, the aroma is fluffy, the taste is tangy, and the sweetness is warm. I think it's delicious.
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Surprised 👀️ by the spontaneous flying of the cork and the fruity taste of the 👀️. Easy to drink and delicious sake. Delicious 😋 hey.
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It's a sweet and savory schwa 🍶. I think this is the second bottle on repeat here: ⁉️ It's fire-roasted, so it's great to take with you ✨. I opened a bottle of this excellent stuff at home 😆💦. It's Monday and I'm already tired fight❗️
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# 34
3.16 pt.
Hakubanishiki
Usui Shoten
Nagano
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Umami
Grainy
Crisp
Fizzy
Soft
Full-bodied
Invigorating
Ikebukuro with friends on Wednesday. It was not an all-you-can-drink party. Sake was my friend's choice as we sunk into the sake swamp. It was my first Hakuba Nishiki. Nice choice. It tasted like it would be ranked high in the Nigorin picks. It was fresh, fruity, sweet and refreshing. The upper half of the label is European and the lower half is Japanese, which gives it a Showa-era feel.
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Souvenir cup of sake 🍶. No alcohol feeling, drink it like water 😆 lol
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This Hakuba Nishiki sake was similar in taste to the second bottle, Masumi, and was the easiest to drink of the three! Since we were staying overnight this time, we were able to compare sake from noon 😄.
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# 35
3.16 pt.
Sankan
Sankan Shuzo
Okayama
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Umami
Grainy
Yakult
Dry
Bittersweet
Acidity
Fizzy
It has a mild sweetness. It's not too sweet, but it's not too strong. But it's 18% so you'll get drunk 😜.
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This was also the first time I saw this one. There are still many sake that I don't know about. The person next to me was a fan of Omachi, so I was hooked and tried it, and it was very good.
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This is a Sankan Omachi Junmai Hiiri. I tried it at various temperatures, and it was best served hot.
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# 36
3.15 pt.
Chiyozuru
中村酒造場
Tokyo
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Fresh
Tokyo's local sake. Trial 300ml bottle. The aroma is unexpectedly fruity, and the mouthfeel is sweet and bitter. Fresh, light, and refreshing? It is easy to drink without any habits. It's quite tasty...I guess it's like a light and delicious sake...I didn't know there was such a Junmai-shu in Tokyo...
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Rice used: Akebono from Okayama Prefecture, Gohyakumangoku from Niigata Prefecture, Yamadanishiki from Hyogo Prefecture This is a new product from a local liquor store. I thought it was a Toyama sake, but it turned out to be an Edo sake. The acidity is strong, and there is a refreshing summery flavor. The bitter and spicy aftertaste is also good. The overall balance is not bad. Sake from Tokyo is not to be underestimated ❗️
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Akiruno City is manufactured by Nakamura Hachiroemon Alcohol content: 15% or more but less than 16%. Polishing ratio 60
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# 37
3.14 pt.
Suzukabuto
Mochizuki Shuzo
Shiga
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Caramelized
Cooled Sake
The one I bought at the Kisegawa venue of the Shiga brewery opening event. It has a strong alcohol taste with a lot of gusto. It has a strong sweetness and umami of rice. It is better at room temperature, but it is also good on the rocks or with soda. After a week, it still has a strong alcoholic taste, but I think the sweetness has increased.
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There is no mention of it, but it is probably nama sake. It is not labeled as Nama-shu, but according to the information on the Internet, the label on the back of the bottle says it needs to be kept chilled, which means it is Nama-shu. Am I right? The rice is Ginbukiyo and Nihonbare. It also looks like a raw sake. It does not feel as spicy as the sake level, and although it is spicy, there is a good balance of sweet and spicy. The taste is light and refreshing. The spiciness finishes with a lingering sweetness. There is a good amount of graininess.
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Sake Rice : Shiga Ginbukietsu (Koji), Shiga Nihombuharu (Kake) Mellow and easy to drink with no corners.
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# 38
3.12 pt.
Yukikirara
Hatakeyama Shuzo
Fukui
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Fresh
Cheese
Snow Kirara was a summer gift from a colleague. I have never had this sake before, but I thought the size, the font on the label, the color, and the total cuteness of the sake 🩷. It was very easy to drink in this summer heat👍.
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Junmai from the first brewery It seems to be a classical junmai sake. It has the quality of a classic junmai sake. It has the fullness of rice, umami and a gentle mouthfeel. I feel like I'm drinking sake! It makes me feel happy 😊Sweet Aftertaste is like Gohyakumangoku Clear and crisp
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I drank it in hiya (sake) and didn't really appreciate the taste. I think it would have tasted better if it was lukewarm.
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# 39
3.08 pt.
Biwanosazanami
Asahara Shuzo
Saitama
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Umami
Crisp
Fresh
Tingly
Dry
Grainy
At home. First time in Saitama. I couldn't find Saitama easily, so I searched by the name of the prefecture and finally found it. The aroma is grainy and nutty. The mouthfeel is smooth and fresh, and it has a sweet taste of grain. The sourness and bitterness were not so strong. From the label, I thought it would be heavy, but it was easy to drink.
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Mild sweetness. Banana and ripe apples. Moderately refreshing on the back palate.8
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Cup Sake Old-fashioned Japanese Sake - Hints of Umami
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# 40
3.07 pt.
Yukitsuru
Tahara Shuzo
Niigata
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I thought it might be limited to direct sales, but I was able to buy it at a liquor store. If you go down the shopping street near Okamachi Station, you will find an old shopping center with a supermarket in it. This is a community-based liquor store that is housed in it. They carry a wide variety of sake brands such as Yukitsuru, Asakayousei, Katanozakura, Kaygetsu, Sakura Masamune, Ootsuru, Shiraoi, Haginoduro, Shikizakura, and others. They seemed to be putting a lot of effort into craft beer and wine. The rice is Gohyakumangoku and Koshibuki. The rice is lightly cloudy to the point of being orikara. Basically, it is spicy, but the entrance is clean, and it tastes good with a firm umami and acidity in the latter half.
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Purchased at Takatsuki Hankyu. To be honest, they have a smaller selection of alcoholic beverages than Umeda Hankyu, but I think their lineup is more tasteful than Umeda. Umeda relies more on on-site sales. You can also buy Kuninonaga and Kiyotsuru at Takatsuki Hankyu. Grape and banana-like atmosphere. Not too sweet and spicy, but clear and beautiful. I wrote "clear," but considering it as a dry wine, I wonder if it is a mellow dry type. I said it was spicy, but there is a moderate amount of sweetness. It is a modest type of sake, but you can't go wrong with it.
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☆☆☆☆☆ Bullet to Itoigawa to eat anglerfish hot pot. So, local sake. The first one is Yukitsuru. The aroma is like a strong sake, but it is easy to drink. It is not light and dry, but slightly sweet. I think it is good.
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