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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.

# 31

3.57 pt.

Araya Shuzo Yamaguchi

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Floral CherryBlossom Fizzy Fruity Tropical Bitterness Acidity Juicy

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The fruity aroma of this sake is matched by the full flavor of Omachi. Accompanied by fried dumplings

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It is as refreshing and fresh as it looks on the label. It is a sake with just the right amount of rice fullness and a wonderfully sharp aftertaste. Accompanied by yellowtail kama

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This sake has a fresh fruit aroma, lush and fresh, yet elegant flavor. Accompanied by Tsukasa dumplings.

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Where to Buy

酒の番人　ヤマカワ

わかむすめ純米吟醸牡丹(ぼたん)無濾過生原酒720ml/山口県新谷酒造【8166】【日本酒】【要冷蔵】【母の日贈り物ギフトプレゼント】¥2,090 わかむすめ純米吟醸牡丹(ぼたん)無濾過生原酒1.8L/山口県新谷酒造【8167】【日本酒】【要冷蔵】【母の日贈り物ギフトプレゼント】¥4,026

# 32

3.56 pt.

かもみどり

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Sake from Okayama Sake meter value +4, slightly dry Clean and easy to drink without any peculiarities😋.

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すっきり辛口でキレがあって爽快。飲みやすいので危険です(笑)

It had a dry taste that could be cooled down and drunk refreshingly in this hot season.

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# 33

3.56 pt.

中本酒造店 Nara

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Yamatsuru is the closest sake brewery to my house, but I haven't had much of it lately. The last time I drank it I got the impression that it was peculiar and not really my cup of tea, but not this Junmai Daiginjo! Clear and fruity, good balance of flavors. It's also gorgeous😋. The price is reasonable for a Junmai Daiginjo, but I think it's worth it🧐 I can't underestimate local sake 😚

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Low-polished Junmai-shu from Yamatsuru, a local sake brewery in Ikoma, Nara. The name is Choyao. It was a gift, but it looks like it will cost a fortune💧. I heard it was brewed using a method described in a wooden letter from the Nara period. I wonder if it is true. Anyway, let's try it. Wow! It is indeed as rich and sweet as I had heard! The sake level is a whopping -40❗️ But the aftertaste is refreshing. Surprisingly easy to drink and delicious 😋. It's pretty good 👍I'll have to try this one too 😙. But I wonder if people in the Nara period really enjoyed this kind of sake 🤔.

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Purchased at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi at the end of the year as part of a tasting. It has sweetness, richness, and a clean aftertaste. It was very tasty.

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# 34

3.56 pt.

Asama Shuzo Gunma

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Dry Invigorating Crisp Bitterness Sharp 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

はせがわ酒店

浅間山純米大吟醸朝日720ml日本酒浅間酒造群馬県¥1,721 浅間山純米大辛口1800ml日本酒浅間酒造群馬県¥2,970

# 35

3.56 pt.

Chiyonosono Shuzo Kumamoto

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Bitterness Umami Acidity Crisp Mellow Cooling Gentle Dry

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I'm opening them all up because they are overstocked😅. I couldn't buy it last year and have been waiting for a year. The one I had at the Japanese sake festival was very subtle so I wanted to make sure 🤔. Fresh and fizzy. It has little sweetness, but the gasiness on top of the bitterness is very nice. I'd like to try the sake made with Kame-no-o that comes out around spring.

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Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered 3 delicious Smooth and pleasant on the palate. Sweetness and aroma spread in the mouth It also has a sense of sake.

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24th in 2025 Brand Name Taido Sake quality Junmai Ginjo Sake Brewer Chiyono-en Sake Brewery Rice used as raw material? Polishing ratio 55 Yeast ? Sake degree? Sake Yield? Slightly dry and refreshing Miscellaneous impressions A small bottle of Taido that I happened to see. It has a clean, dry mouthfeel that does not interfere with meals. The aroma that passes through the nose is pleasant.

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# 36

3.55 pt.

Koshi Meijo Niigata

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Acidity Dry Umami Fizzy Crisp Light Sweetness Citrusy

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Refreshing, refreshing, fruity🌸🍶✨. Slightly sweet 🐴 and oicy with a hint of sourness ❕. Korehaya bauma🐴~⤴️✨ I enjoy it very much.

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Yamashiroya ✨ which was delicious at the sake event. 1ST CLASS purchased for drinking at home at a later date My first impression was that it was sweet. But as I drank it, the sourness and bitterness were nice 🎶. I enjoyed it without getting tired of drinking it👍

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Despite the freshness of the freshly pressed sake, the sweetness is moderate, and the sake is in the style of a food sake. Accompanied by fried taro

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はせがわ酒店

山城屋Standard-Class720ml日本酒越銘醸新潟県¥1,815 山城屋1st-Class720ml日本酒越銘醸新潟県¥1,980

# 37

3.55 pt.

Imada Shuzo Honten Hiroshima

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Lemon Acidity Invigorating Wine Citrusy Reviving Fizzy Smooth

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I had it with sea bream carpaccio and as the name suggests, it enhances the flavor of the fish dish😊. The sake alone is refreshing and delicious.

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Finally got some raw oysters so I could drink 😆. I knew it was good😁. The white wine style goes well with it😋 I felt a little sweet this time. @Kawagoe

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Schwarzenegger and Refreshing Aroma: Fruity, a little foamy attack. Taste: Fresh sweetness, low acidity. It goes in smoothly and has a refreshing aftertaste. Easy to drink at ABV 13. Aperitif and instant kill. Didn't hold up to seafood 🤣.

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# 38

3.55 pt.

Karibaichi Shuzo Hyogo

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Chilled Sweetness Firm Restrained Acidity Candy Lychee

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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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# 39

3.54 pt.

Kotobukitoraya Shuzo Yamagata

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Dry Striking Umami Fresh Sharp Crisp Nutty Citrusy

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This is a special Junmai Nama Genshu with a rice polishing ratio of 60%. First of all, the fruity ginjo aroma that is typical of freshly squeezed sake is a nice touch. The first impression you get when you drink it is a refreshing, fresh and gentle sweetness that only sake can provide. It's a sweetness like strawberries that I've never tasted before - I think this is a taste that only freshly pressed sake can give you. It's delicious!

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A reminder of our outing on 12/9🍶. We enjoyed it deliciously(^-^)/

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Well balanced. Not too flashy and easy to drink. There are three breweries in Sagae, but it is fun to compare them. It depends on each person which is the best. That is also good. I like "Chiyo" because it is feminine. My opinion.

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# 40

3.53 pt.

Hakubotan Shuzo Hiroshima

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Sweetness Flamboyant Hot Temperature Umami Dry Fruity Crisp Acidity

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Umeshu made with Daiginjo. It was rich and very tasty, but I didn't buy it because I thought I wouldn't drink it at home even if I bought it.

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This was also at the tasting. Gorgeous but a little thin? I thought. I've never tasted rice called Yatan 35 before. I heard they use a yeast called "2021".

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Tasted and purchased. Firmly sweet but refreshing. Maybe citrusy? Dangerous one because of the low alcohol content. I wish Shirobotan would release fresh sake. It is sweet, but the alcohol taste is a little strong. I feel it is a bit strong. I think it tastes better after about 2 days than when it is freshly opened, even though it is fire-aged. It is similar to the impression I had when I drank it at a tasting.

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