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Sake Rankings by Flavor Tag

Introducing sake brands with the strongest impression of "Spice" flavor, ranked by the strength of the impression.

# 91

2.41 pt.

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Smoky Umami Acidity Dry Hot Temperature Astringent Bitterness Firm

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My impression is that this sake has a fresh, blue feeling among the Takezumi brands. It also has a grassy feel. It has a powerful wildness. It conveys a strength that seems to be unaffected even if it is laid down to rest.

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Konnyaku at the store and

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Is this Takezumi's first low-alcohol original sake? It seems to be. The aroma is a bit aged, but there is a sourness and a light gassy feeling. It is claimed to be dry, but the low alcohol content and the aforementioned characteristics make it easy to drink. It also has a fruity taste in the mouth for a moment.

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酒浪漫うちやま　楽天市場店

竹泉【純米熟成】山田錦〔生原酒〕1800ml¥3,080 竹泉【純米】熟成愛酒りん〔火入れ〕1800ml¥3,300

# 92

2.41 pt.

Takasago Shuzo Hokkaido

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Dry Crisp WesternPear Umami Sweetness Fruity Rich Tranquil

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Kokushimuso 2

Kokushimuso 3

A little dry. But delicious. You can feel the flavor of sake rather than fruity. I️ got drunk while I was thinking about what to have for a snack.

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At home. This is the second one in the Hokkaido series. Kokushi Muso is a metaphor for being so good that no two people under the sun are alike. I was expecting it to have a strong alcoholic taste, but I was betrayed in a good way. It has a fruity aroma and a refreshing, clean taste that goes well with any meal. I think I'll end up drinking too much of it. But the words "Hokkaido Limited" are magic. I feel like I got a great deal just from this word.

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8.5 points (8.5 points for my wife) Rice used : Hokkaido rice Kitshizuku Rice polishing ratio : 55 Sake meter : +3 Acidity: 1.7 Alcohol content: 17-18%. Sold at: Takasago Shuzo (Asahikawa City) When opened, it has a gaseous feeling. Almost no gas Slightly alcoholic grape-like top note The aroma is like light grapes and peaches, the umami of rice and gentle sweetness spreads with soft acidity, and it finishes with a hint of bitterness and a little bit of alcohol spiciness. The aroma and sweetness are mild, and the umami of the rice can be felt well, giving it a mildly juicy impression. It goes well with meals and is of course delicious on its own. It went well with crispy grilled chicken (salted and teriyaki flavors), turnip and chicken in cream sauce.

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# 93

2.40 pt.

Nanbu Shuzojo Fukui

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Umami Acidity Sweetness Dry Firm Bitterness Fresh Fizzy

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I was able to get some free time during the day, so I went to the gym and worked out for an hour, then went straight to the bathhouse and had a nice, wide bathtub, and then had a long-overdue dinner. I started with a beer and then opened a bottle of "Hanagaki Ginjo" that my father-in-law gave me for New Year's. After the refreshing sweetness that is typical of Hanagaki, the umami flavor spreads out, leading directly to the rich aftertaste. It is relatively sweeter than most of Fukui's local sake, but it has no peculiarities and is easy to drink 😉. I'll have to consume it little by little since my cellar is overloaded with more sake from the New Year's holiday including this one 😁.

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Translated from original in Japanese: 🍶🍶🍶🍶 I bought this at Nanbu Shuzo Sake Brewery. You can drink it like Calpis soda. It is Calpis for adults.

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The one I bought after tasting it at Ikushima Shoten. Slightly effervescent. Melon-like aroma and taste. Bitter and spicy in the latter half. When I tasted it, it tasted sweeter, so I wonder if it will taste sweeter after a while. When I drank it again, it didn't feel spicy on the first day, but sweet and spicy. After a few days, it tastes like cemedine.

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酒浪漫うちやま　楽天市場店

花垣【純米酒】にごり酒五百万石・華越前〔火入れ〕720ml¥1,265 花垣　米雫「貴醸年譜」1年貯蔵 300ml¥2,200

# 94

2.40 pt.

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Ramune Fizzy Acidity Invigorating Fruity Dry Umami Melon-flavored

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Bunkajin 3

July 7, 2023 Dinner at home. My son gave me a cold? I've been sick for a long time because my son gave me a cold. I had a cold from my son and have not been feeling well for a long time, but on the occasion of Tanabata I drank sake after a long time. This year, too, Bunkajin Summer Jungin came to our house. Bunka Jin Summer Jungin. It lives up to its reputation as As its reputation of being a "big person's Ramune" shows, it has an exquisite balance of sweetness, acidity, bitterness It has a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. It has a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors with a slight effervescence. It is refreshing and easy to drink. It is refreshing and easy to drink. I enjoyed it with manatsuo sashimi and other dishes. I enjoyed it with sliced bonito and other dishes.

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It's a sweet, elegant taste. Refreshing acidity. Enjoy it on its own. Rizzle, which means a person who reads literature closely. In the autumn, it is the perfect companion for a long night of reading. The neckpiece that can be used as a bookmark is also stylish.

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Ghost label - 👻. Melon aroma and slight effervescence. In addition to the strong attack, which is typical of 16.5°, it has a rich mellow flavor that passes down the throat 👌, The rich flavor goes down your throat and is very smooth 👌. A perfect bottle for the hot season 🍾.

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Where to Buy

酒専門店　知多繁　楽天市場店

文佳人　特別純米　リズール 720ml【近年酒質が急上昇！注目の高知の酒蔵・アリサワ！】¥1,650 文佳人　純米吟醸　土佐麗（とさうらら）720ml【近年酒質が急上昇！注目の高知の酒蔵・アリサワ！】¥1,760

# 95

2.40 pt.

Zao Shuzo Miyagi

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Umami Sweetness Acidity Melon-flavored Crisp Muscat Invigorating Sharp

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The third bottle is Miyagi's sake rice, Gin no Iroha, Zao no Kokoro series. The first impression on the palate is of muscat! It is elegant and crisp, as is typical of Miyagi sake. Easy to drink. Delicious!

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I enjoyed it very much(^-^)/

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A summer sake from Zao brewed with Miyagi sake rice, Gin-no-Iroha. Slight ginjo aroma. This is my first time at the brewery, and it finishes with a slight bitterness. It is crisp. The expression of Gin-no-Iroha varies from brewery to brewery.

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# 96

2.40 pt.

Yucho Shuzo Nara

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Creamy Acidity Sweetness Yogurt Honey Viscous Fizzy Umami

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Smell reminiscent of lactic acid, bananas, wind forest. Light golden color, sticky liquid, sour and sugary sweet, hard water, a bit banana-y, pungent. The aftertaste is sweet and tingly, reminiscent of canned fruit syrup. As you get used to drinking it, you can taste the bitterness. Outweighs the sweetness of the roll cake. After eating the roll cake, you feel the sourness and this is delicious. I want to drink it thick and sweet and sip it little by little. If you add ice, you get sourness and bitterness. When it is warmed up, the strong sweetness is drawn out and changes to a gentle taste, and after the slight sweetness and sourness, it seems to seep in. It is delicious. I couldn't finish my drink.

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Mellow, refreshing, delicious 🍶. Super oicy ❕. I enjoy it very much.

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The first challenge for the first Bodai yeast sake is the sake from Nara, the birthplace of Bodai yeast 🕺🏻. Takacho 🦅❗️ from Aburicho Sake Brewery, well known for Kaze no Mori 🕺🏻. I got this one because it's only available in April! The label is so cool 👍! I thought it might be a bit peculiar since it's made from the Muromachi period, but it's not as sour as I thought it would be, and it's full-bodied and tasty while also giving off a unique flavor😳. I was expecting it to be a bit peculiar, but it was not as acidic as I thought it would be, and it was delicious with a unique flavor and richness 😳. It is rated -34 on the sake scale, but it is not too sweet and can be drunk easily 😋. Different from Kaze no Mori, this one was delicious too! I think I'll try another Bodai Hashimoto Sake 😋!

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銘酒本舗　IMANAKA SAKESHOP

鷹長純米酒菩提もと生酒 720ml たかちょう¥1,980 鷹長純米大吟醸出品酒 720ml 化粧箱入り油長酒造たかちょう¥4,950

# 97

2.40 pt.

Wakakoma Shuzo Tochigi

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Banana Juicy Acidity Bitterness Fruity Umami Muscat Sharp

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Wakagoma 3

At home. Although it is called Hokkaido series, I compared the taste with Wakakoma for the first time. The mouthfeel is smooth, but the aroma and the feeling in the mouth is something I've never had before. It has a unique taste with a little bit of brown sugar in the mouth. I think it stands out more when compared to the Kokushi Muso. I'm sure it will change after a while, but it was the first time for me to feel the depth of sake.

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Commonly known as "Charakoma". The alcohol content is low at 14 degrees. It is low in alcohol content, and has a strong flavor, but also has a good amount of "goodness". It has a freshness and sharpness typical of summer sake.

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It has a rich sweetness and juicy richness reminiscent of ripe fruit, and I really like its dark flavor. It has been a long time since I have had Wakakoma, but it is still delicious.

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酒専門店　知多繁　楽天市場店

若駒　美山錦70　無加圧採り　純米生原酒　720ml【栃木期待の若手のホープ】¥1,815

# 98

2.40 pt.

Itakura Shuzo Shimane

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Acidity Umami Yogurt Room Temperature Tranquil Soft Hot Temperature Firm

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TENJOJI Junmai Unfiltered Nama-shu 720ml Rice: Gohyakumangoku from Okuidumo, Tsuyahime from Shimane Rice polishing ratio 60 Alcohol 17%. This sake was bundled with the February hanpukai. Drinking Tenshuu makes me want to go to Izumo and eat soba noodles😃. The aroma of this one is very distinctive. It has a pleasant smoky aroma. I guess you could call it fragrance 😁.

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Tenshitsu Haru no Tsuki Slightly sparkling Junmai Nigori Nama Shu 720ml Rice polishing ratio: 60 Alcohol content: 18%. I opened a bottle of Tenshitsu that was included in the February hanpukai. It has a very complex flavor. It is fresh but also has a bitter taste, gasiness, and a slight smokiness. It tastes like an adult. Interesting.

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I chose a dry one, thinking it would be lighter. I like Izumo Fuji from Shimane and drink it often, but this one is very good. 17%, a little high in alcohol, so I tasted it slowly, but it has a presence that complements the food. I became a fan.

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天穏　純米酒　白ラベル　720ml【島根県出雲市　板倉酒造】¥1,430 天穏　純米吟醸　馨（かおる）720ml【島根県出雲市　板倉酒造】¥1,650

# 99

2.39 pt.

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Hot Temperature Warm Sake Yogurt Calpis Sweetness Umami Juice Velvety

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I saw it in a sake shop and bought it at a convenience store....well...the aroma, a slightly sour sweet sake aroma...the taste is also sweet sake...the aftertaste is junmai sake...I guess I would drink it as it is...? It's a bit too much for a food sake.... It's easy to drink, but ....

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(oˆ罒ˆo)🍶🍶🍶🍶 The third bottle of the Kyokugori Festival was Ozeki's Yumemiru Hitsuji🐑 opened 😀. The aroma is mild 😁The mouthfeel is smooth even though it is nigori 😊The sweetness and umami of the gentle rice 🌾 is good👍The middle part has a lactic acid taste 😚The aftertaste is refreshing and easy to drink 😘. I think it is the best one-cup nigori that you can drink whenever you want 🥳.

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慎ますますます. Ozeki Junmai Nigorizake Yumemiru Hitsuji is the first ✨. It's not too sweet, and it's one you can drink a lot. It is delicious.

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# 100

2.39 pt.

Yamawa Shuzoten Miyagi

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Neat Crisp Acidity Umami Melon-flavored Dry Sweetness Balanced

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Yamawa 3

Another beautiful bottle this year. I was able to obtain it. The blue gradation is wonderful! I think last year it was the color of wild cherry. The taste is soft and gentle. Delicious! It didn't have the piquancy of a fresh sake. Like?

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It is quite pungent, and the acidity creates a bit of sweetness. I think it is a crisp sake.

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It has a soft freshness. Creamy aroma, like vanilla. The mouthfeel is quite silky, with a hint of sweetness and flavor. There is a hint of citrus. Mild, but with a bitter and spicy aftertaste. Rather than drinking it by itself, it is very suitable for drinking with food. A bit alcoholic for me😅. I'd like to give it some time and see how it changes.

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Where to Buy

酒の番人　ヤマカワ

山和 ( やまわ ) 特別純米 720ml/ 宮城県山和酒造店【4790】【日本酒】【母の日贈り物ギフトプレゼント】¥1,595 山和 ( やまわ ) 純米吟醸 720ml/ 宮城県山和酒造店【4786】【日本酒】【母の日贈り物ギフトプレゼント】¥1,870

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