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Sake Rankings by Flavor Tag

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

# 91

3.72 pt.

Asama Shuzo Gunma

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Dry Invigorating Crisp Sharp Bitterness Herbal Acidity Fresh

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At the usual store As usual Slowly and quietly Fresh sake, refreshing! It was delicious!

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Drinking alone after a party to send off juniors. It was my first time to drink. But I seem to develop a memory disorder when I drink outside.... No, I just drank too much. I'm uploading this for my record.

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A long-awaited gathering of sake friends after vaccination. Asama Yamaguchi Junmai Sake. Grainy aroma of raw materials, sweet rice with a clean taste, and a spicy finish.

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Where to Buy

銘酒本舗　IMANAKA SAKESHOP

浅間山 CERULEAN 720ml あさまやまセルリアン父の日ギフト¥1,980 浅間山純米大辛口 1800ml あさまやま父の日ギフト¥2,970

# 92

3.72 pt.

Wakakoma Shuzo Tochigi

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Banana Juicy Acidity Fruity Bitterness Umami Muscat Sharp

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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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# 93

3.71 pt.

Toyokuni Shuzo (Aizu)Fukushima

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CherryBlossom Acidity Bitterness Umami Sweetness Invigorating Juicy Champagne

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2021/09/11 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Opened the bottle carefully with a little bit of crown. As soon as you open it, you can smell the fresh aroma of lactic acid. A gentle refreshing sweetness and then a dry feeling comes. It is a type of beer that can be drunk crisply until the end. Thanks to the low alcohol and strong carbonation It's so refreshing that I couldn't stop sipping it.

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Toyokuni for a very long time. I didn't write it down, but they said it was bag-hung. It has a juicy flavor with a gentle sweetness that is very drinkable. This time I bought it at a tasting sale at a department store, but there are not many liquor stores in Kansai that carry it... Nakamura Sake-ten in Amagasaki or Youmeikan in Yokozutsumi? It tastes sweeter when it is taken out of the refrigerator and brought to room temperature.

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Various summer liquors are now available. This time it was Fengkoku's summer sake. It was sunny this afternoon and the weather recovered, so I opened a bottle that had been well chilled in the refrigerator. It is a light nigori (light cloudy) sake. The label is white and empty on the surface, but when you shine a light on it from behind, a starry sky appears on the label. When the lees are mixed in, it looks foggy, and when the lees settle, it looks like a star-filled sky (Milky Way). At first it is too cold to smell much. The mouthfeel is light, and although it feels spicy on the throat, it has a light sweetness, followed by a grefle-like bitterness and a leesiness that is also combined with the flavor. The bitterness is pleasant and crisp, making it a delicious summer sake. Although it is a Fukushima sake, it is not too amateurish and can be drunk without hesitation.

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# 94

3.71 pt.

Nishida Shuzoten Aomori

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Fizzy Umami Acidity Apple Steady Balanced Fruity Bitterness

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This is a summer limited edition sake brewed with white rice malt. It has a refreshing acidity and sweetness. It has a refreshing acidity and sweetness It goes well with food. The taste is different from the regular Denshu, but It has a good balance.

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It was inspired by the Nebuta Festival. The label is very cool. I bought the jacket without thinking. It has the sharpness of a summer sake, but But as the day goes by It has a fruity sweetness. It is made from Yamadanishiki with 50% polishing ratio. The alcohol content is 16 degrees.

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Fruity rice flavor. A clean feeling like a green apple. Just like it says on the back label. I couldn't help but say, "Mo - one cup! .

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Where to Buy

お酒の専門店　『松仙』

日本酒田酒特別純米酒古城錦７２０ｍｌ【西田酒造】¥2,035 日本酒田酒純米大吟醸古城錦火入れ７２０ｍｌ【西田酒造】¥3,630

# 95

3.71 pt.

福持酒造場 Mie

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Rum Raisin Acidity Bitterness Fresh Fizzy Balanced Sweetness

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For the record Sake I drank when I went to Mie after all this time

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After drinking Shikishima about a month ago, I became interested in Fukumochi Sake Brewery (Tenga Nishiki) who helped me with Shikishima Sake Brewery! I looked up where they sold it and was surprised to find a special distributor near me 😲. I ended up buying three different kinds! It's like a muscat with a standing aroma! The first sip gives the impression of being rich, but the mouthfeel is clear. I didn't taste much sweetness. The rich taste is followed by the umami of the rice, which is also heavy and robust. There is a slight alcohol aftertaste. The bitterness is also moderate~! If I have a chance, I'd like to try the raw sake.

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This is my first time drinking Tenka Nishiki ✨This is delicious 😋It has a gentle sweetness, a good amount of gas, a moderate aroma, a subtle bitterness in the second half, and a nice sharpness👍. Today I had a seafood bowl with spring sea urchin from Okhotsk, scallops from Eruption Bay, and Miyagi Miyagi salmon! Ahhhh, delicious! ‼️

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# 96

3.70 pt.

Kamenoi Shuzo Yamagata

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Fruity Sweetness Juicy Nectar Umami Flamboyant Bitterness Dry

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Translated from original in Japanese: 🍶🍶🍶🍶 This year I got the 33rd batch of Jr. Aizan, which I failed to buy last year 😀 The Banshu Aizan is polished to 33 and is a luxury product. The aroma is gorgeous, the taste is sweet and delicious, and the nose is refreshing. The aroma is gorgeous and the taste is sweet and delicious.

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I wish I could have been there 🍶🍶🍶🍶 We had the Jr. Series Juicy Dry 🙌. The aroma is mild, and when you put it in your mouth it changes from delicious to slightly dry and then disappears quickly. Kudokukidake has a strong umami taste to it, so this dry taste was fresh and tasty 😀.

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(**Ohmami*)🍶🍶🍶🍶´- Today we had Kudoki-jote 😀 The aroma is slightly fresh muscat 🤔The drink is completely different from the previous Kudoku Ute 😙It's not a strong sweet and tasty sake but a refreshingly juicy and acidic sake 😚Jr. It was like a change of pace for Jr.

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Where to Buy

はせがわ酒店

くどき上手純米吟醸 720ml 箱付日本酒亀の井酒造山形県¥1,650 くどき上手 Jr.の愛山純米大吟醸 33％ 720ml 日本酒亀の井酒造山形県¥2,420

# 97

3.70 pt.

Iwase Shuzo Chiba

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Umami Acidity Fizzy Bitterness Stiff Sweetness Rich Dry

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My favorite Chiba sake "Iwanoi" is brewed with ultra-hard water (hardness 240). It has the delicious flavor of Omachi and the moderate bitterness and sharpness of hard water! The taste is deep and the acidity is dignified! It can be drunk as it is, or as a food sake...no...food sake🍶 is better 🙆I'm sipping it with boiled gammo and sashimi...🙆I'm sipping it with a side dish.

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A trip to Boshu, a place of binge drinking and binge eating... Sake from Chiba is not to be underestimated! Sweet and fruity aroma, sweet taste, but the rice flavor...enjoy! I'll go to Iwase Brewery tomorrow and get some!

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You can buy it directly from the sake brewery. It is a quaint sake brewery. It is brewed with "So no Mai" sake rice from Chiba Prefecture. The aroma is a hint of rice, and the taste is very fresh. It was brewed with very hard water, so the aftertaste is sharp! I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results.

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Where to Buy

酒専門店　知多繁　楽天市場店

岩の井　純米酒　御宿産山田錦　720ml【千葉県御宿町　岩瀬酒造】¥1,540 岩の井　純米酒　御宿産山田錦　1.8L【千葉県御宿町　岩瀬酒造】¥3,080

# 98

3.70 pt.

Matsunokotobuki

Matsui Shuzoten Tochigi

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Umami Acidity Bitterness Flashy Dry Sweetness Fruity Melon-flavored

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It has a refreshing taste that is typical of summer sake. The moderate sweetness is well balanced, and the alcohol taste in the latter half is refreshing without being unpleasant. It is very tasty.

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Summer Sake #4! I'm tempted to open it even though I haven't finished the last one yet. Matsu no Kotobuki is a brand new to me. Yes, it's a jacket buy. It has a fruity aroma. It tastes sweet. It has a little bitterness. But it's clean and doesn't leave any aftertaste. It is delicious.

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All for $400 last day. I drank a lot. I don't remember the taste but the nigori sake was relatively good. I heard it was an izakaya with the official name "Sakenowa". I didn't know that even though I used to go there. It's hard to go to work.

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Where to Buy

酒浪漫うちやま　楽天市場店

松の寿【純米吟醸】雄町無濾過〔火入れ〕1800ml¥3,740

# 99

3.70 pt.

Eikun Shuzo Shizuoka

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Acidity Invigorating Sweetness Bitterness Umami Fruity Muscat Melon-flavored

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. 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

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

# 100

3.70 pt.

Miyaizumi Shuzo Fukushima

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Ramune Fizzy Acidity Umami Melon-flavored Bitterness Fruity Sweetness

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Banana, green apple, slightly liquor-like fresh smell. Banana-like freshness, with a banana-like feeling extending into the palate. Sourness is robust and tasty, with a hint of bitterness. Delicious. Good sharpness. Sake even in summer!

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The brewery is famous for "Sharaku". I drank it with "Sharaku" in mind. This one has a sharper, sharper edge. The melon aroma is elegant and subtle. It is more suitable as a food sake.

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(I'm so happy to be a part of the Polish community. 🍶🍶🍶🍶 I had a bottle of Miyazumi's Fukunoka 😀. Right after opening the bottle, it has a fruity aroma. It's a gorgeous sake with an intense muscat taste and aroma when you drink it. It was delicious😙!

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