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Sake Rankings by Flavor Tag

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

# 11

4.06 pt.

Mori Shuzo Fukui

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Dry Acidity Umami Sharp Rich Citrusy Tranquil Bitterness

Sari 1

Sari 2

Sari 3

(The best way to get the most out of this product is to visit 🍶🍶🍶🍶 I bought this at a liquor store on my way back from a visit to a grave in Fukui Prefecture 🙋I bought it because it was reviewed on youtube by Ishikawa's world famous Hoshitaro. I took it out of the fridge and opened the bottle. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not, but it's a good thing. The flavor of the rice and the pleasant acidity. When the temperature is raised, the flavor and acidity are more assertive than right after opening the bottle. It says that it goes well with Japanese cuisine, and I think this is true. It is a good food sake that does not interfere with food. Sari seems to go well with rice crispy rice 😀.

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I wanted to drink some more, so I changed the restaurant for the third round of drinks. Sari Sari Tangled Hon Nama from Mouri Shuzo! Mild aroma, rich and full flavor, and a sharp sharp taste ✨. The introduction on the internet said it was brewed with the image of a "moon" floating in the spring haze, so it's been a while since I've had a "moon-viewing sake tonight" 🍶🌛🍶.

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A night of drinking at "Fukuna Sakai" with my usual friends. Finally, we ordered the "roasted duck" that we had been curious about, which was quite delicious and similar to the seasoning we had previously had at an izakaya in Kyoto. Now, I've chosen sake from outside of the prefecture, but I ordered a bottle of Fukui sake to finish off the evening 🍶. Sari Junmai Daiginjo The aroma of rice with a hint of acidity, a slight shift from sweetness to umami, and then a sharp finish with a clear rice aroma. The sweetness and umami that is typical of "Sari" and the clean acidity finish off the duck's flavor and fat with a good aftertaste. I had a course, a la carte and various other dishes, all of them were very delicious and the price was very reasonable for the quality of the food, so I found a good restaurant ✨I will have to go back in the future

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Where to Buy

銘酒本舗　IMANAKA SAKESHOP

紗利純米吟醸滓絡み本生 720ml さり毛利酒造¥1,815 紗利風凛ふうりん純米大吟醸 720ml さり毛利酒造¥1,870

# 12

4.02 pt.

磐乃井酒造 Iwate

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🏠 Drinking ( -̀ -́ )୨⚑︎゛ I didn't care for the aroma. Crisp ‼️ and no bitterness. Maybe a light acidity when paired with veggies😊. For the entrée... Yakitori with sauce made with rice wine 🐓. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it with vegetables Rice used, Miyamanishiki Yeast, Kyokai 701 Alcohol 13%. Personal preference among 4 types 4️⃣ I received a bottle of sake that has been stored at room temperature for a wacky long time... I tried to drink it but it was old sake ( ´-̥̥̥̥̥ω̥̥̥̥̥̥`) I got about 7 kinds of sake including Tasake and Jyushiyo... What a waste 😭😭😭 The sauce made with Tasake was delicious though 🥲.

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🏠 Drinking ( -̀ -́ )୨⚑︎゛ Aroma is sourness ( *¯sigh*)kumkumkumkum Sourness light sweetness, no bitterness Lightly drinkable🎶. Rice used, Ginga Yeast, Giovanni no Chikara Alcohol 9 degrees Personal preference among the four varieties: 1⃣ I saw "satsuma-jiru" in a cooking manga and was curious to make it: ☺️ Miso soup with lots of ingredients and sweet sweet sweet potatoes🍠. Perfect for 🍶´- closing 🍶´- full stomach! I love soup after all. ❣️

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🏠 Drinking ( -̀ -́ )୨⚑︎゛ Clear, crisp, no bitterness. Maybe the perfect food wine 😋🍖🍖😋. Both 🍖🥗 (*̀ ֊ ֊ ֊ ֊ ֊ ֊) و✧ After 3 days of opening the bottle It became sweeter and more to my liking🎶. Rice used is Ginga Yeast: Kyokai 601 Alcohol 13 degrees Celsius Personal preference among the four types: 2️⃣ Photo: 3️⃣ The famous Ishiwarizakura🌸

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# 13

4.01 pt.

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Acidity Fruity Fizzy Juicy Sharp Citrusy Invigorating Wine

Yamamoto 1

Yamamoto 2

Yamamoto 3

The concept of the first Yamamoto is "Yamahai brewed sake to be drunk chilled". The aroma is of rice with a hint of sourness and bitterness... .... The aftertaste is very sharp. It is a sake that should be cooled down to a crisp. The mouthfeel is complex...there is no sweetness at all. I'm having bonito with silver skin, myoga with sesame oil, and fried oysters as snacks.... It goes well with sashimi....delicious....

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Made from natural Akita cedar wood vats. The aroma is distinctly different from that of a ginjo. The label is also very pleasing. It has a solid flavor of rice, but If they don't call it a "hoarding It's so beautifully sweet you can't tell.

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It was another irresistibly hot day 🥵. On days like this, I toast with this one that looks cool and refreshing 👏. The strong sourness is nice and refreshing. It's not sweet so it's easy to drink with a meal and the slight fizziness is pleasant ☺️. It's not too sweet, so it's easy to drink with food.

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Where to Buy

酒の番人　ヤマカワ

山本山本純米吟醸フォレストグリーン 720ml / 秋田県山本酒造【5483】【日本酒】【お中元贈り物ギフトプレゼント】¥1,790 山本山本和韻 ( わいん ) 純米吟醸火入れ 720ml / 秋田県山本酒造【 3842 】【日本酒】【お中元贈り物ギフトプレゼント】¥1,790

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はせがわ酒店

山本山本純米吟醸フォレストグリーン 720ml 日本酒山本酒造店秋田県¥1,789 山本山本純米吟醸ピュアブラック 720ml 日本酒山本酒造店秋田県¥1,789

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虎ノ門升本

山本山本純米吟醸ミッドナイトブルー火入れ　秋田県山本合名 720ml¥2,450 山本山本　純米吟醸　潤黒-ピュアブラック-　720ml¥2,480

Where to Buy

お酒の専門店　『松仙』

日本酒山本山本山廃純米天杉生原酒１８００ｍｌ【株式会社山本酒造店】¥3,520

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地酒屋金澤留造酒店　楽天市場店

山本山本ど辛生原酒 720ml 要冷蔵¥1,399 山本山本純米吟醸ピュアブラック 720ml¥1,790

# 14

3.96 pt.

Karibaichi Shuzo Hyogo

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Chilled Sweetness Firm Acidity Restrained Citrusy Candy Lychee

Syuugetu 1

Syuugetu 2

Syuugetu 3

After a moment of sweetness, spiciness and sourness come at once. The assertiveness is modest, so it may be suitable as a food sake. I noticed after drinking 4 kinds of sake that I may not like the unique flavor common to all the sake breweries here.

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It is sweeter than the other Shugetsu wines I've had. It is refreshing and fruity, but a little peculiar. The rice is probably Yamadanishiki. It is fruity and on the sweet side, but not fruity. This costs over 1000 yen for 300ml....

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There is no description on the 300ml bottle, but according to the official website, it seems to be called Shiboritate Nama-nihan-shu. It has a good balance of sweet and spicy and is easy to drink. It is truly exquisite. I think it is similar to the Shiroshika Classics Limited Nama-Nihan-shu. It's definitely better than the first unfiltered draft I opened.

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# 15

3.93 pt.

Azumanada Chiba

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東灘 2

東灘 3

After work, have a drink 🍶✨. Light and definitely the right 👍 for a mealtime drink!

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A single-bottle of ginjo fresh-stored sake from a brewery in Higashinada (Narumi). Very pleasant sake quality. It's the season of hydrangea👍.

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The rice used is Yamadanishiki from the Sato Plantation in Sosa City. It is said to be free of chemical fertilizers and synthetic agricultural chemicals. The sweetness is moderate. The acidity is citrusy with a crisp, bitter taste. Overall, it is a refreshing summer sake. It is well-balanced and can be drunk easily. The yeast seems to be different from last year's, and judging from the other reviews, it may be a different one. (It's also possible that my taste buds are wrong...) If that's the case, I look forward to it every year! This year's was my favorite type❣️.

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# 16

3.93 pt.

Shuhozo Shuzo Yamagata

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Acidity Wine Sweet and Sour Herbal Citrusy Apple Bitterness Balanced

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La Jomon 2

La Jomon 3

Tonight, I'm back at work after GW, but naturally I'm not very excited 🥴. This one is brewed with Dewa Sanzu and Kyokai No. 6 yeast. The aroma is mild without being showy. It is a versatile sake with a soft sweetness and acidity of cucumber and herbs and a clean aftertaste that is also very sake-like 😊. It is as delicious as the rumors say 😋😋😋😋😋.

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Tonight, here is a very popular project sake from Yamagata 💁. La Jomon Shoumon Koji Triple Masamune Nama Sake 2023BY✨. I think it is safe to say that this is the second most popular sake after Jyushidai. I think it is. Well, it's hard to buy and sells out quickly 😫 Now, this is the first Koji Sanbai Masozo-shu Nama-shu in my house. As you know, the specs are as perverted as you can imagine 🤣 it is made with Dewanosato x 66% koji ratio x 66% milled rice ratio x Kyokai No.6 yeast 🤣. The taste is very pleasant with the strong acidity of triple the koji, and it is easy to drink. It is not white koji, but it reminds me of a certain cat sake 😺.

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Tonight, I opened a bottle of this one to accompany my dinner of kochi and kampachi sashimi and squid cod roe 💁. La Jomon Six Nama Sake 2023BY✨ We happened to have a lot of Six Nama Sake on hand, so we'll have a quick bottle. When I poured a glass of chilled sake, it had the usual mild uri aroma, a beautiful acidity, a little sweetness and citrusy flavor like Pocari, and the second half was a mix of astringent, bitter, and spicy flavors. It can be served alone or as a mealtime drink. I'm going to try the "Murasame" that some of the connoisseurs in the area are trying later 🙌

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# 17

3.91 pt.

Takahashi Shuzoten Akita

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Okushimizu 1

Okushimizu 2

Okushimizu 3

The rice is 100% "Mencoina" with a milling ratio of 60%. It has a strong, rich, sugary sweetness. The taste is sweet and astringent with acidity and bitterness. Later, after a long delay, the alcohol taste hits the tongue! The alcohol taste comes in after a long delay. Production date: December 2023 Release date: December 15, 2023

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National Sake Fair 2025 in Osaka_60 Akita Prefecture booth ①. Takahashi Sake Brewery is located in Misato Town, Senboku County. Misato Nishiki was developed? ◉ Oku Shimizu Junmai Ginjo Misato Yukika Uses lavender yeast collected and cultivated from white lavender. It is light and easy to drink with a delicious acidity. The soft brewing water is from "Smile Shimizu" located on the premises, one of the Rokugo springs selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan. There is also the Takahashi Shuzo Brewery of Horinoi in Iwate Prefecture, the Takahashi Shuzo Brewery of Tohokuizumi in Yamagata Prefecture, and the Takahashi Shuzo Brewery of Shochu Hakugaku, and the Takahashi Shuzo Brewery of Choryo was renamed to Aoi Shuzo.

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National Sake Fair 2025 part56 Akita Prefecture① Takahashi Sake Brewery in Misato Town In Osaka, Haretoke Sake Brewery is selling this sake, but I've never had it... Polishing ratio 55%, Misato Nishiki 16%, Sake degree +1, Acidity 1.8 Price: 2057 yen T.KISO drank it when I searched for it... Sake made with lavender yeast. Sake quality is clear and clean. Too clean, like water. It's not flashy, and I wonder if it's a food type sake.

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# 18

3.88 pt.

Takasago Shuzo Hokkaido

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Umami Fruity Acidity Lingering Sweetness Citrusy Peachy Firm

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Ezonokuma 2

Ezonokuma 3

First time to drink a Hokkaido sake 🍶Fresh citrusy aroma? Sweet and bitter on the palate...maybe a little bitter....sharp aftertaste! The aftertaste is good, but... a little bit of a tangy taste? I wonder if it is a characteristic of the sake rice... is it like this? Hmmm... it's a little bitter...

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(˶◜˶◝˶)🍶🍶🍶🍶 Today we had a hiyayoroshi of Ezokuma from Hokkaido 😀. The aroma is mild 😊The sourness and umami taste you feel in your mouth is well balanced, with a slight sweetness😚It has a strong flavor 💕It has a good sharpness 🤔It is a delicious sake that would go well with anything 😘.

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The rice is comet. It is sweeter than the junmai ginjos I have had in the past. After the gentle, fluffy sweetness, the bitterness comes quickly and then converges. It gives the impression of being sweet and bitter. Well, I regret buying Gokotsuru when I had a hard time deciding.

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# 19

3.84 pt.

Nakagawa Shuzo Tottori

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Clean Dry Vigorous Piercing Acidity Milky Room Temperature

Inabazuru 1

Inabazuru 2

Inabazuru 3

This sake was tasted along with the Junmai Ginjo I posted earlier. We were there when the store opened on the first day of tasting and sales, so all the sakes were unsealed, so we were able to sample them in fresh condition. I recommend going on Wednesday when the store opens 😆. It is Rokumaru with 60% rice polishing ratio. It is the same as Shinomine. It has more richness and umami than Junmai Ginjo. It is suitable for warming up.

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A little bitterness on the nose and bitterness on the tongue. It tastes a bit like old-fashioned sake. However, it goes well with boiled fish. It is like a flavorful addition to fish. It would have been nice to have some local fish, but since we were drinking at home...

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Delicious fresh yeast yeast yeast yeast yeast yeast yeast I wanted to try it with various meals.

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# 20

3.83 pt.

福司酒造 Hokkaido

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Acidity Umami Sweetness Dry Crisp Fizzy Invigorating Citrusy

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福司 3

This is another Michinoku favorite, Fukushi Shiboritate nama-shu, new rice, new sake. It has a fruity aroma with a hint of fruitiness. It has a bit of sweetness, but the bitterness finishes it off, making it a delicious sake that you will never get tired of drinking.

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This is Junmai-shu (Junmai sake) test brew COCOROMI from Fukushi Shuzo. It is made with white malted rice, so it is sweet and sour. It is best when drunk cold on a hot day 😋.

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FUKUJI KURAMOTO limited edition KIRISOUZUKU Ginjo-shu is a ginjo-shu with a fruity ginjo aroma. It is a delicious sake with a fruity ginjo aroma.

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