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Sake Rankings by Flavor Tag

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

# 1

4.98 pt.

Ofuku Shuzo Niigata

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I had no idea that a sake brewery had opened a store in Ebisu! I found it by chance and popped in! It has a high alcohol content and a strong sake-like flavor, but it is easy to drink with no aftertaste! It was great with rice and side dishes...

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A souvenir from Niigata. The sake was a draft sake, but for a Niigata sake, it was dense and heavy. It is strong, but still easy to drink without the characteristic aroma of hi-ire.

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Like ❤️❤️❤️ clear and simple

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# 2

3.98 pt.

Okamura Shuzojo Hyogo

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Striking Nectar

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I bought it at Aeon while I went to see a movie today. It's the first time for me to drink it. This is 900ml, isn't it? I thought the shape of the bottle was different. The taste is quite strong, but the aftertaste is refreshing. I think it's a delicious sake ☺️. It's good even if it's heated up☺️.

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A little bit peculiar. Not easy to drink. I don't dislike the classical taste.

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I received this from my wife's brother!

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# 3

3.88 pt.

Takechi Shuzoten Ishikawa

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Bittersweet Creamy Striking

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Salmon Marche Week Memory and Record for Loss

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I bought a bottle of Hyakumangoku No Shiro, a sake rice from Ishikawa prefecture, to drink all of it. It is delicious, and I think it has a firm but fruity character.

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The second cup is Goshosen from Kanazawa. It is a stable cup with a sweet and umami taste of rice 🌾. It was not as dark and Ishikawa-like as you might imagine. It was also delicious!

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# 4

3.79 pt.

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Pineapple Striking

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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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# 5

3.57 pt.

Iinuma Honke Chiba

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Caramelized Milk Tingly Striking

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I received my first Koshi: ☺️ Smell is good! Full-bodied and robust flavor. Goes well with white fish. ☺️

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Koshi RAIMEI Raimi Junmai Ginjo Namaishu 720ml [Iinuma Honke] Chiba Prefecture, Inba-gun, Japan Sake, Kiyosake, must be kept cold Kinoene 1899 yen The moment you put it in your mouth, you will be shocked like a thunderclap. The fresh and gorgeous aroma, body, and tingling gas that are the symbols of today's Koshi are maintained while maturing in a refrigerator at -5°C until autumn, resulting in a gentle, angular taste. A gentle transition from the immediate impact of opening the bottle, like a thunderclap that gradually fades into the distance. Manufacturer/Product Name Iinuma Honke Kouji RAIMEI Raimi Junmai Ginjo Namaishu Content 720ml Ingredients: Rice, rice malt, brewing alcohol Storage Method Please keep refrigerated as soon as possible after delivery. Product Specifications: Rice Polishing Ratio 58%, Alcohol 16%. The values and rice used may vary slightly and are subject to change.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 The indescribable sourness peculiar to Ichiki spreads through the mouth, but was it not enough? ⭐️0.5

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# 6

3.53 pt.

Satonizaemon Shuzojo Yamagata

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Herbal Melon-flavored Peachy Striking

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It is quite a good taste. It is a taste with a sense of gravity that cannot be described.

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Returned to Yamagata. I always see Ou Boast Neo Classic at the supermarket. Is it some kind of standard sake from the brewery? I had always wondered, and bought it for the first time at the nearest supermarket. The clear melon and banana-like ginjo aroma bursts forth as soon as you drink it! It finishes with a hint of acidity without being cloying. Amazing 😍! I'm tired of drinking by myself after the holidays, so I thought I'd hold off on sake today. I was thinking, "I'm tired of drinking by myself after the holidays..." but where was I? I found myself down to my last glass. I looked back at the label and saw that it can also be served heated: ⁉️ Just in time ❗️, I heated it up and found it had a sweet rice flavor! The aftertaste is not a negative chemical feeling, but a refreshing herbal feeling that seems to be good for the body. I've never tried a herbal compress 💦. It is a refreshing sake that tastes great cold or warmed up! I'm sobering to find a sake like this in the supermarket: ⚡️

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Had this special high grade sake from Oujiman brewery. It has a 6% rice polishing ratio!! I loved its mellow fruity notes and a elegantly clean finishing, it keeps tempt you to drink it. I'll definitely buy this again next time.

Where to Buy

木川屋山形の地酒専門店

奥羽自慢ゆずリキュール 720ml¥1,815

# 7

3.50 pt.

Tahara Shuzo Niigata

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Yukitsuru 1

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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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# 8

3.47 pt.

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Sharp Tranquil Striking Smooth

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Natsuta Fuyuzo works in the rice paddies in summer and in the warehouse in winter. This is my first time to try the KAME-NO-IO sake rice. 😃 It was very elegant, with a deep and delicate flavor. Plus, the mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing at the end of the drink 🙂 I paired it with grilled fish and it goes well😇. It's a lost one in my book 👍

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The aroma is mild and refreshing, with a fruity sweetness spreading through the mouthfeel. It is also sharp and easy to drink.

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Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. Asamai Sake Brewery.

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# 9

3.46 pt.

Yoshinokawa Shuzoten Fukushima

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Piercing Striking

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この蔵のお酒は初めて飲みます😊 香りはフルーティーで良い感じです❗️ 甘さと酸味のバランスが良く程よい苦味でスッキリ飲めます‼️ 派手さは無いけど、安心して飲める味わいのお酒でした👍

Genuine Sake (Normal Sake) Aizu Inshu ✨ The first cup of our annual New Year's sake 😆. Mellow, a little bit spicy 😳, good for warming up. Mellowed with Aizu's famous squid carrots 🦑🥕 ☺️ Aizu Kitakata Ramen Aikizuna @ Jujo 20240106

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Normal sake The umami and acidity cling to the palate as you sip. It is a perfect match with Kitakata Ramen (soy sauce). More umami and sweetness. It was a very satisfying lunchtime Chinese drink 🎉. Aizu Kitakata Ramen Aikizuna @ Jujo 20230108

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# 10

3.46 pt.

Senkoma Shuzo Fukushima

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Velvety Striking

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This is a local brew from Fukushima that I got as a gift from a friend.......it's hard to find in the Kanto region unless you go to Tochigi.... This is a good choice for a midday meal.

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Easy to drink with a full fruity aroma 🎵. Refreshing and goes well with sushi ❗ Delicious! Hand-squeezed 16

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On the way back from the Okkuji Trail, we stopped by a sake brewery and tasted a variety of sake. The daiginjo was to my liking and I bought a bottle to take home.

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