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Sake Rankings by Flavor Tag

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

# 81

3.57 pt.

Yamamoto Honke Kyoto

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Creamy Dry Umami Crisp Fresh Room Temperature Rich Fruity

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The second drink at the Sacred Bar was "Kaguyahime," which is very Kyoto-like. It was fresh and sweet on the palate, so it went better with grilled white onions than sashimi.

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Yamamoto Honke had a store at Sendai Mitsukoshi in conjunction with the Kyoto Exhibition. I look forward to Yamamoto Honke's "tarekuchi" every year at this time of the year, but it seems to take about one more week before it is shipped, so I did not get it this year either. The aroma is a fresh ginjo aroma. The mouthfeel is fruity, fresh, sweet, and juicy, with a light acidity and bitterness from the aftertaste of alcohol. It has a high quality, classical, and sharp taste, and is very satisfying to drink. Thank you very much!

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A "sacred" store found near Nishiki Market in Kyoto. Great cold drink when you are finally able to sit down after a long day of walking 😀. It was slightly carbonated and went down my throat so well I didn't mind the 19% alcohol content 😅. You can't tell the alcohol content in modern sakes. Beautiful construction.

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# 82

3.56 pt.

Akita Shurui Seizo Akita

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Dry Crisp Umami Sweetness Hot Temperature Room Temperature Acidity Rich

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8 points (wife: 7 points) Alcohol content : 15.5 Rice used : Akita Sake Komachi Rice polishing ratio : 45 Sake Degree : +1.0 Acidity : 1.3 Amino acidity : 1.1 Yeast used: Akita yeast No.15 Store where purchased Chicken Cuisine Harashidaya Slightly apple-like topfeel The slightly floral nose, the same aroma, the moderate sweetness and the firm umami of rice spread with crisp acidity, and the slight bitterness and the slight dryness of the alcohol make it refreshingly crisp and clean. The sweetness is not too strong, and the umami of the rice can be felt well, and the dryness of the alcohol in the latter half makes it easy to drink. It is better to drink with a meal than as a stand-alone sake. It goes well with various chicken dishes. The fourth one, Tengu Mai Umeshu (plum wine), was also delicious, with a moderate sweetness that went well with the meal.

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〰︎ Association 601 yeast Akita rice Shiboritate Junmai You can buy it at your local supermarket. The flavor and richness of the rice is preserved 😋.

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Trouble at work. I couldn't catch the last train for the first time in a while. If I was going to take a cab, I went to a late-night diner to have a meal before going home. I had a motsu nabe set meal and a beer, followed by a glass of Takashimizu. This Takashimizu is not like Rokugo-yeast. It was refreshing, but had a rice-like flavor. Good night.

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# 83

3.56 pt.

Ooyatakashi Shuzo Kanagawa

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Acidity Dry Umami Room Temperature Fresh Fizzy Piercing Firm

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I had wanted to drink it for a long time, but the timing was never quite right... The manager said it was his favorite drink in the restaurant! It is a pale yellow color with silver tints and a hint of green. It has a spicy top note with a hint of alcohol, but the aroma is very refreshing, perhaps because of the acidity. When you drink it, the slightly carbonated texture on the tongue is pleasant. There is not much noticeable aroma, but the acidity gives it a refreshing mouthfeel. It may not have much sweetness to begin with, but the acidity helps to make it dry. Despite its dryness, it has a strong flavor, which is probably due to the strong umami that can be tasted from start to finish. Dry sake is usually considered "spicy," but perhaps because of the strong umami, it does not feel too spicy. Interestingly, it is a sake that does not have much bitterness, which may be why it is so light and easy to drink despite its 17% alcohol content. This is seriously very, very good! I wouldn't say it's for everyone, but I think it's a must-try for sake drinkers who like umami!

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Low-polished & sake yeast yeast As expected, it has a strong punch! The aftertaste is also bitter and punchy. ‼️ It has a beautiful mouthfeel and a citrusy bitterness at the finish. It is easy to drink with just the right amount of sweetness. It was a unique and delicious sake with many different expressions. ❣️

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Rice used is Yamadanishiki After opening the bottle, I wondered if it would have been better if I had let it sit longer. I regret it after opening the bottle. Even as it is, it has a great balance of fruity and powerful, with a clean dry finish. ‼️ However, it seemed to have a lot of potential to improve! It was delicious, but it was a waste of time!

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Where to Buy

酒浪漫うちやま　楽天市場店

大矢孝酒造【純米酒】昇龍蓬莱生もと山田錦75無濾過〔生原酒〕令和5年度醸造720ml¥1,815 〈限定品〉大矢孝酒造【純米大吟醸】昇龍蓬莱生もとまめ農園雄町49無濾過〔生原酒〕720ml¥2,475

# 84

3.56 pt.

Tsujun Shuzo Kumamoto

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Shaoxing Wine Room Temperature Caramelly

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⭐️2.5 Cicada, spicy and refreshing but without fruity and sweetness Classic eye

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light-bodied and dry Smooth on the tongue limpid and bubbly

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dry taste (e.g. sake, wine) Slightly sour Not likely to be popular with women, but I personally like it.

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# 85

3.56 pt.

Takeda Shuzoten Niigata

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Sweetness Umami Crisp Room Temperature Mellow Fruity Balanced Fragrant

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It was easy to drink and fruity. But the taste of the rice is also very good.

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A gift from a guy at work😊. It's a clear, easy-drinking, delicious sake 🍶. It's like a lower strength version of Kikusui. It's the type of sake I never buy myself so it's fresh 😊.

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This Sake is bold and has a full mouth feel. There is a warm sweetness and is slightly dry. The flavor reminds me of caramel apples with a hint of wood. The finish is long. Refreshing and strong.

# 86

3.55 pt.

Shimomura Shuzoten Hyogo

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Umami Dry Acidity Firm Hot Temperature Room Temperature Sharp Chilled

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At home. Okuharima, which is always ranked first in Hyogo Prefecture, was the first time I had it - ‼️ The aroma is distinctive. It has a distinctive aroma. While you feel the aroma, the mouthfeel is smooth and dry, but you can gradually feel the sweetness and umami of the rice, and it has a refreshing sharpness. I have the impression that it is suitable to savor slowly and carefully.

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As the name suggests, it is dry. Mild ginjo aroma and sharpness. It is suitable for a mid-meal drink.

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〰fixture Hyogo Yume Nishiki 2022/08 Fairly deep golden color. It has a clear acidity from the Yamahai method and a sense of maturity. It is rich and full-bodied with a slight heaviness, but it has a sharpness. It is said to go well with botan nabe (hot pot), but it is difficult to match it with anything. It's hard to match it with anything.

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Where to Buy

酒の番人　ヤマカワ

奥播磨(おくはりま)純米720ml兵庫県下村酒造【350】【日本酒】【お歳暮贈り物ギフトプレゼント】¥1,540 奥播磨(おくはりま)山廃純米720ml/兵庫県下村酒造【4202】【日本酒】【お歳暮贈り物ギフトプレゼント】¥1,540

# 87

3.55 pt.

Toshun Shuzo Aichi

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Pear Grainy Hot Temperature Fruity Room Temperature Umami Expansive Sweetness

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The owner of the sake shop where I often go to buy sake gave me a sample and it was delicious, so I bought it. It is a local sake from Aichi Prefecture. Slightly dry, refreshing and easy to drink. 1430 yen

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I recently bought this for 700 yen on the web. It seems to have been left in the shop for more than a year, so it was cheap as a disposal sake😄. It's a beautiful sake for a sake that has been neglected👍. The aroma is pear-like, but the taste reminds me of apples ️. It's sweet but crisp and very easy to drink😆. It's so easy to drink 😆 If it's this quality, I might want to buy it and drink it properly. I can't make fun of Aichi prefecture!

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The owner of our favorite liquor store, Higashi Ryu This year we were able to get Sasanigori without incident. The regular version of Jungin is also very tasty, so we are very interested in this one as well. The aroma is fruity and reserved. The mouthfeel is smooth and sweet, and you know it's good the moment you taste it! The aftertaste is fruity and fruity. The fruitiness increases around the time of the aftertaste, and the acid bitterness at the end is mild. It is a strange sake with a sense of transparency even though it is a "Sasanigori" sake. The Sendai Aoba Festival will finally begin tomorrow. Last weekend, a purification ceremony and a lighting ceremony for the Date Gate were held, and everything is ready for the festival to get into full swing. The weather is looking good, and it is the best time of the year when the blue leaves are at their most radiant. I will be there with my tin can and singing the woodcutter's song! Please come to Sendai this weekend! Thanks for the food!

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# 88

3.55 pt.

Sakuragao Shuzo Iwate

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CherryBlossom Hot Temperature Chilled Room Temperature Umami Dry Gulping Crisp

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Sanmao, scallops, chilled tofu, eel, and A lot of them!

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Cherry blossoms face close to mine and I am blushing. Gah!

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At Fujiya Hotel Sengoku Golf Course Warmed us up for a colder than expected weather.

# 89

3.54 pt.

Fukumitsuya Ishikawa

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Dry Acidity Invigorating Crisp Room Temperature Umami Fizzy Firm

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This is Fukumasamune Soukai Junmai Namazume. It's light on the palate but full of flavor and delicious sake 😋 It's only 900 yen and change. I bought it at Seicomart.

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Sem Sem Sem Sem Sem Sem Sem Sem Sem Sem A cup of sake for a cold night. I bought it at Aoki of the drugstore. It's a familiar sake. I had it warmed today.

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Trophies of the GW Kanazawa - Takayama trip. When I think of canned draft sake, I think of Kikusui Ichiban Shibori, but since this sake is also from Ishikawa Prefecture, which is famous for its sake, my expectations naturally went up. The design of the can is also austere. Chill it in the refrigerator and open the bottle! Oh, you can feel a slight shwash and a refreshing sweetness (Kikusui Funakuchi Ichiban Shibori has a mellow sweetness). It's delicious. When the temperature settles down a little, there is a slight bitterness in the aftertaste. This is a repeat purchase. I hope they sell it in Kansai too!

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Where to Buy

福光屋

プロの味福正宗純米料理酒900mL無添加福光屋¥1,600 福正宗酒歳時記吟醸新酒2025500mL純米大吟醸福光屋石川県(2025干支)¥2,000

# 90

3.54 pt.

Kuromatsu Hakushika

Tatsumahonke Shuzo Hyogo

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Hot Temperature Dry Grainy Umami Room Temperature Sweetness Crisp Chilled

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Drink and support the shelter cat movement!

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It was sold in advance at the brewery opening but I couldn't go, so I bought it after the official release. The top aroma is a bit like high cooked rice. It has a gentle sweetness and volume. I was surprised that it was more drinkable than I expected. It is relatively low in alcohol, but the taste does not make you feel so.

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This is a 2L pack of Kuromatsu Shiraga Junmai. This is my first time to drink Kuromatsu Shiraga. It is delicious with normal tasty acidity 🍶🎶.

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