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Sake Rankings by Flavor Tag

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

# 51

2.79 pt.

Ippongikubo Honten Fukui

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Dry Umami Sweetness Caramelized Crisp Invigorating Acidity Firm

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Smells like lactic acid Tasted like lactic acid and was easy to drink

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(o^-^o)🍶🍶🍶🍶 Today I had a bottle of Ippongi from Fukui Prefecture 😀. The aroma is mild, but the taste of the freshly squeezed sake is dry at first, then you can taste the umami of the rice. I'm sure you'll agree that it's a great bottle of wine.

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THE sake😊. It's dry and has a nice sharpness, so I have it as a food sake👍 This is the kind of sake that doesn't interfere with the food ✨.

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虎ノ門升本

一本義辛爽系(からさわけい)純米吟醸720ml¥2,300

# 52

2.79 pt.

Miyakobijin Shuzo Hyogo

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Acidity Fizzy Umami Firm Lingering Cooled Sake Room Temperature Sweetness

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January 29, 2024 At Japanese Sake Satou in Matsuyama, Japan. I had a casual drink with my junior colleague who recently got into Sake. The fourth glass was my first sake, Miyako Bijin The fourth glass was a freshly squeezed, light nigori sake of Miyako Bijin, which is a first for me. It is silky, sweet and bitter (with a weak bitterness). Silky, sweet and bitter (with a weak bitterness). The taste is silky, sweet and bitter (bitterness is weak) with a clean, fresh mouthfeel that does not give the impression of being Fresh taste with no alkaloids. Delicious with bamboo shoot tempura It was delicious with bamboo shoot tempura, which is the first time for me to drink it.

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The first impression is sour 😣As you drink, you can feel the sourness and the rice flavor. The first impression is sour 😣As you continue to drink it, you can feel the sourness and the flavor of the rice, and above all, the sourness is a delicious sake that becomes a habit.

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This is our first sake. It is Miyako Bijin Yamahai Tokujunmai Dark Blue Label Nama Genshu. It is a rich, sweet, sour and delicious sake with a lot of rice flavor.

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佐野屋〜日本酒・ワイン通販専門店

都美人太陽　山廃純米吟醸　無濾過生原酒　2023BY¥3,960 【木箱入】都美人大吟醸　金賞受賞酒　2009BY720ml¥11,000

# 53

2.79 pt.

Watanabe Shuzoten Niigata

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Umami Firm Fruity Dry Crisp Acidity Cooled Sake Sweetness

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The fourth one is Nechi-Osan. This is my first time to visit this brewery. I always thought it was "KONCHI". Sorry locals! The taste of rice is well expressed, but the overall taste is clean and dry. The aftertaste is a bit peculiar, but it is good in its own way. Thank you!

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OSAKA SAKE&FOOD EXPO 2024⑳ Lastly, we went to the Komatsuya booth again. Nechi from Nechiozan, which is not seen very often. There were many different rice varieties, but we chose the Koshitanrei 1st class rice 2020. Nechi is only available at authorized dealers. It was easy to drink with a beautiful taste and a hint of sweetness. The review of this event was a bit of a mess, so please refer to Nechi's post later on 🤣.

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☆☆☆☆☆ The second bottle of local sake is Nechiozan. This one is drier than Yukitsuru. But it does not interfere with the meal, yet it is still a strong sake. I think it is good.

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酒浪漫うちやま　楽天市場店

根知男山【純米酒】1800ml◆写真は720mlです◆¥3,025

# 54

2.75 pt.

Kyohime Shuzo Kyoto

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Wine Fruity Sweetness Dry Chilled Crisp Room Temperature

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The aroma is fruity It has a slight sweetness in the mouth The aftertaste is refreshing✨. It's a wine-like sake with a glass of wine 🍾.

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Today is the second of four I received for Respect-for-Senior-Citizens Day. I've had it in the past, but I'd like to share my thoughts on it again. It is a gift of 📌300ml ¥. I'll get back to you as soon as I can 😊. The aroma is fruity💕 The color is beautiful💕 It's good in a wine glass but I dare to drink it in a boar cup 😊I can feel the sweetness and umami of the rice 💕. Next, if you drink it in a wine glass, the aroma will spread and the sweetness will be even more pronounced 👍I would definitely recommend a wine glass💕. I had it cold this time, but it would be interesting to drink it at various temperatures 😋It may be a little disappointing that it is only 300ml this time 😋. Thanks to my grandson, I will enjoy it again today ✌️

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I bought it at Kyorindo. I bought it immediately because of the good price and the good label. The aroma is fruity and the color is a little yellowish. By the way, the price is 940 yen without tax.

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# 55

2.75 pt.

Takagaki Shuzo Wakayama

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Umami Caramelly Chocolate Grainy Nutty Complex Creamy Bitterness

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2020/11/06 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A subdued but green apple-like aroma. The mouthfeel is refreshing and smooth. It is followed by a rich sweetness and flavor. Spiciness and acidity are rather subdued. It finishes off nicely with a slight bitterness. It was easier to drink than the ginjo I received before.

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Tonight, I'm posting my second bottle, this one I've been letting go for about 2 years to contrast with the first (Miyazumi Junmai Nigori Nama) 🍶. Actually, I bought it at the same time as the previous Junmai, but when I drank the Junmai, I took it for granted that this was a sake that should be aged for a long time 😪💤 and it has been in the bottle for a long time until now 😌. The aroma is grain-like, or Western liquor-like, or mature aroma, and the smell alone is enough to make you feel drunk. 😵‍💫 I think it's better to drink it at room temperature or warmed than chilled because the initial smell will disappear. Maybe I'll give it a try after tomorrow. It's good to enjoy long-aged sake sometimes. ☺️

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2020/09/20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In the mouth, it has a unique herbal aroma. It has a caramelized, slightly sweet taste. The flavor of the rice is clean and clear, and the taste of the rice comes across well. The aftertaste is light and crisp. It's a little crooked, but for some reason you can drink it.

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# 56

2.74 pt.

藤本酒造 Shiga

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Acidity Lemon Yogurt Umami Fizzy Fruity Sweet and Sour Invigorating

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Shinkai SPARKLING NABE KANMURI This is my eldest daughter. Purchased in Kyoto on a business trip. I bought it at Asano Sake Shop Kyoto. It is a delicious sake with a sweet and sour taste and a bitter taste that becomes a habit. I am going on a business trip from today until the 18th.

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. Polishing ratio: 55 Quite sweet with a strong umami flavor. ✩4.5

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Mini tastings, still to come💦. It's a drinking comparison of the Kamikai... 💦. Junmai Ginbuki Hiyoshi Oroshi Akatombo 　Shiga Prefecture, Ginfukiyuki 60% polished rice, 15 degrees. The aroma is fruity and the taste is classic. The taste is somewhere between modern and classic. Junmai Ginjo il tuono d'autunno (autumn thunder) 　Shiga Prefecture, Ginbuki 55% polished rice, 16%. Fruity and sweet, this is a perfect modern type. Fully matured Junmai Ikinatsu Koshi Sanma 　A blend of 80% 2016 Yamahai Yamadanishiki and 20% 2019 Koshihikari 70% polished rice 17%. I was too scared to drink this one as is🤣. It was sweet and delicious when heated! It had a classic flavor.

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酒舗まえたに＋Tokuriya

とくりやKOBIN神開山廃純米日本酒火入熟成180ml滋賀県藤本酒造¥880 【クール便】神開No.77純米あまずっぱい生酒720ml滋賀県藤本酒造日本酒¥1,650

# 57

2.72 pt.

Nyu Shuzo Fukui

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Umami Acidity Traditional Bitterness Dry Full-flavored Tranquil Subtle

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Light, crisp, dry ~⤴️✨🌸🍶 Mildly fruity in the mouth 🌸 Tangy on the tongue ✨ Crisp when swallowed ❕. It's very tasty.

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〰fixture 2022BY Gohyakumangoku produced in Itou area, Echizen-cho, Fukui Pref. 2023/01 It has a fresh and light taste with a strong acidity. It has a soft and mellow taste and is easy to drink.

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〰fixture 2022BY New Sake Gohyakumangoku produced in Itoi district, Echizen-cho, Fukui Prefecture 2022/12 Everything from the production of raw materials to brewing is done in Echizen-machi. Gohyakumangoku from Echizen-machi, Fukui and Brewed with water from the Yasaka Shrine Gozensui subsoil, one of the 100 best waters in Japan. Freshness of freshly squeezed sake The freshness of freshly squeezed sake with a clean, light taste and the richness of the pure sake.

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# 58

2.72 pt.

Kawakame Shuzo Ehime

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Umami Dry Fruity Sweetness Coffee Sharp Room Temperature Bitterness

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It was clean and refreshing. Maybe it was the water.

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September 12, 2021 Dinner at home. I got this yazu from my friend yesterday. Today, I'm going to taste it as nigiri. The sake is Kawakame, a local sake from Hachimanohama. Kawakame. It is light and dry, and goes well with fish. 300ml is not enough for me, but But since I drank it two days in a row I'll leave it at that...(´ω・；)

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The last bottle caught my eye and my attention, so I bought it! It's a blend of Junmai Ginjo and Junmai Daiginjo blame. Exciting just to hear about it😊. And it's reasonable! On the day of opening the bottle, it had a neutral impression. Rather than the Tainai-san type that washes down as a food sake. I thought it was the type to stay close to you. From the second day onwards, the flavors come together and the sharpness from the sweetness is noticeable. It was delicious even when drunk on its own.

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# 59

2.72 pt.

Nakajimaya Shuzojo Yamaguchi

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Nutty Caramelized Dry Umami Acidity Hot Temperature Firm Rich

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It is not only spicy but also umami, with a good balance of richness and acidity, and has a wonderful sharpness. Serve with macaroni salad

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I saw this one at a store I sometimes visit and have been curious about it for a long time. I tried Kanenaka, a sake made by Nakajimaya in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The label is very cool. The manager recommended this sake, and it won a prize at a competition in Paris, so I opened the bottle with high expectations. The first saké was cold and the first saké was, "Hmmm? It has a strong unique flavor... It's a bit peculiar because it's a sake brewed from a traditional sake brewery... It's not a good match for me... I think it would be better to warm it up 🤔. I opened it for 2 days and drank it.... It has some kind of sweetness, and it's indescribably rich and delicious 😳. This is what I mean when I say that the taste opens up. It's not for everyone by any means, but I thought it was a good sake with a sense of the creator's commitment. Thank you for the treat 🙏.

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It was the driest and most favorable of all the drinks I had today at Noe's.

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# 60

2.69 pt.

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Acidity Umami Sweetness Dry Tranquil Soy Source Crisp Balanced

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2024 Spring Evening - Tasting New Sake - 8 Ariiso Akebono Junmai Ginjo Nama Sake It was soft and silky. My memory is getting fuzzy😅.

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2024 Spring Evening - Tasting New Sake - 13 AKEBONO ARIGATO Junmai Ginjo Nama Shu This sake is made with koji that was made on January 1. The water was cut off, and the sake survived the hardships. We were grateful to drink it.

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I've always seen it with a cute label, but I've never bought it 😅. I've always seen it but never bought it😅. The first sip is like water. The first sip is like water, but after that it has a sourness like citric acid ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️. I️️ was surprised at how much of a change it was from Junmai Ginjo.

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