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Sake Rankings by Flavor Tag

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

# 21

4.43 pt.

Ryozeki Shuzo Akita

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Umami Sweetness Fruity Bitterness Acidity Tranquil Flamboyant Muscat

翠玉 1

翠玉 2

翠玉 3

At home. Cui Yu after a long time. It's more elegant and refined than Hanayup... Hmmm, I have the impression that it has been generalized. The aroma is green apple, the sweetness and sourness are well balanced, and the finish is sharp, so you can't help but drink too much. On the middle day of the week, I drank a good sake to get through the rest of the week, and nourished my wisdom.

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The brewery is famous for its "Hanayuup. Compared to "Hanayuup", the aroma is mild. The aroma is mild. The sweetness is moderate. and the umami is as strong as the Hanamup. and it cuts cleanly. As a food sake, it is more versatile. I think it is more versatile as a food sake.

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The aroma is mild. The first sip is sweet, but gradually a gentle sweetness and moderate acidity spreads. The last part has a good spiciness and a nice sharpness. Although it is unfiltered, there is no heaviness, and it is smooth to the palate. After a few days of drinking, the sweetness has gone away and the acidity has risen, but it is also delicious. Hana Yuu is good, but Suiyu is as good as it gets.

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酒の甫坂

翠玉特別純米酒1800ml¥3,500

# 22

4.42 pt.

Matsuzaki Shuzoten Fukushima

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Umami Fizzy Balanced Bitterness Steady Sweetness Gentle Acidity

Hirotogawa 1

Hirotogawa 2

Hirotogawa 3

Smells like rice and green apple. Start drinking from the top clear. Slightly effervescent. Creamy, with sweetness and spiciness right in the middle. The taste of rice and fruity flavor is good. When the semi-solid lees are mixed in, the smell seems to become sweeter. It is mild and pungent, and has a good rice taste and flavor, and is more palatable when mixed in. I was already tongue-tied after drinking it with Onigoroshi. Hirotogawa nigori, which I wanted to drink on a good day. Congratulations on your 1,000,000 Sake-no-wa check-in.

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Smells like apple sorbet. Fruity, beautiful, and smooth. The apple-like rice flavor and umami come in and quickly disappear, leaving a fresh taste. It is very drinkable, but beautiful. Delicious! More juicy the next day!

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It was so good I bought a repeat ✌️ Schwashy🫧 dry niggles! The best ✨

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はせがわ酒店

廣戸川別撰純米大吟醸720ml箱付日本酒松崎酒造店福島県¥3,300 廣戸川別撰純米大吟醸1800ml箱付日本酒松崎酒造店福島県¥6,600

# 23

4.38 pt.

Nakayu Shuzoten Miyagi

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Umami Sweetness Dry Floral Firm Sharp Crisp Acidity

Tenjomugen 1

Tenjomugen 2

Tenjomugen 3

ᐠ( ᐢᐢ )ᐟ🍶🍶🍶🍶 I had my first Tenjo Yumegen today 😋. Can't really detect the aroma after opening the bottle 🤔. When I drink it, I can feel the smooth mouthfeel😊Gentle umami of rice🌾😘The acidity and umami in the aftertaste are well balanced and soft 😚. I felt it was the best sake for a meal 🥳.

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A reminder of 8/7 🍶. Drop in for a drink at work - ⤴️✨ We enjoyed it very much(^-^)/

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Shishimai Fuunroku Part 3 The next point of rest and ga-in is Tenjo Yumegen This label commemorates the 100th anniversary of Maruka Kensetsu, located in the same area as Nakayu Sake Brewery. The contents are probably the same as the regular Tokujun, but it is only at local festivals that this kind of sake is served as a sacred sake. However, I am not sure if this label is "Yamato" or "Taiwa". It has been a long time since I have tasted Tenjo Mugen, and while it has a dry base, it is slightly sweet, has a strong umami flavor, and has a nice acidity and bitterness. Once again, I realize that it is a local sake. Thank you very much!

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はせがわ酒店

天上夢幻特別純米旨口720ml日本酒中勇酒造店宮城県¥1,430

# 24

4.37 pt.

Kiyoto Shuzojo Toyama

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Umami Neat Crisp Fruity Balanced Sharp Bitterness Sweetness

Kachikoma 1

Kachikoma 2

Kachikoma 3

It has a sweet rice aroma rather than a fruity one. Unlike the popular sake of today, it has a strong bitter sweet taste...mellow umami taste...you can feel the flavor of the rice...it's a Junmai with a strong presence...it's like a sake for the sake connoisseur.

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I wish I could have been there 🍶🍶🍶🍶 I had business in Toyama, so I bought it at Liquor Pocket Mizuhata by the way. It's a great way to start the day. I had it after a long time, but it is still good.

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. First time at Katsikoma ❣️ I was allowed to drink several kinds but this is the only photo I took 😭 Only a record of what I drank✍️ Beta alanine's massage time🥰. Everyone looks so comfortable ⌯´˘`⌯. I'm going to go get another massage (*´ ˘ `*)♡ ahehehe

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# 25

4.35 pt.

Shimomura Shuzoten Hyogo

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Umami Dry Acidity Hot Temperature Firm Room Temperature Sharp Chilled

Okuharima 1

Okuharima 2

Okuharima 3

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

# 26

4.34 pt.

Hiki Shuzo Niigata

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Room Temperature Umami Warm Sake Pear Hot Temperature Full-flavored Soft Mellow

Tsurunotomo 1

Tsurunotomo 2

Tsurunotomo 3

Here's another first: ❣️ With heated sake (∩´ㅂ`∩). *I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I remember carrying it! I remember carrying it. I drank it? And added a group photo 📸.

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Introducing a izakaya with an austere, connoisseur-like atmosphere. I was interested in this sake because a guide recommended it on a TV program. I was curious about this sake. ‼️ I heard it is very popular sake in Niigata. I didn't know that😅 It has no aroma. ❗️ It has no habit and it's refreshing and easy to drink. It is easy to drink. ❗️ I don't feel the umami and sweetness when it's cold so I'd like to try it heated next time 😊. I would like to drink it heated next time 😊.

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#Nagasaki Hamacho# W large Light 🍶, but with a good sense of umami. Loved the retro label. I got a good sake 🎊.

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# 27

4.33 pt.

Toshimori Shuzo Okayama

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Umami Acidity Yogurt Weighty Firm Crisp Balanced Dry

Sakehitosuji 1

Sakehitosuji 2

Sakehitosuji 3

It is not written on the label, but according to the liquor store's explanation, it is an unfiltered, unpasteurized sake made from Omachi. It was purchased together with Tsururei Nigori at Tanaka Shoten. It has a fresh taste like a nama-shu, and the sweetness and spiciness are in balance. Refreshing and fruity. Gentle sweetness with a sense of thickening.

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2023 Ginjo Shinshu Matsuri🍶. You can feel the umami of rice well. Dry 🍶.

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The third cup went to "sake-ichisoku"! Thick, grape-like aroma. The mouthfeel is full, with a tangy, pungent, classic flavor. It goes well with mushrooms to enjoy a moment of old-fashioned feeling! The sake itself is smooth and silky, so the lightness and the thickness of the flavor are a good accent👍.

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# 28

4.32 pt.

Genba Honten Fukushima

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Umami Sweetness Dry Steady Acidity Balanced Crisp Firm

Abukuma 1

Abukuma 2

Abukuma 3

Strong rice flavor. The aroma is unique to sake with alcohol, The aroma is gorgeous, as expected of a sake entered in a sake competition. It is easy to cut through and has an excellent mouthfeel. The alcohol content is high at 17°C.

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First brand. Purchased at Kadoya Sake Shop in Osaka. The first impression was "deliciously spicy. It gives the impression of being similar to Nabeshima, but without the gasiness. It has a very careful taste, and it makes you feel relaxed 😙.

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Purchased at Hasegawa Sake Shop online. The 500ml bottle of this sake costs about the same as a 1.5 liter bottle, but that's why it's so tasty! I always drink it with a sense of anticipation. Alcohol content 17%. Rice polishing ratio 40%. The first saké has a firm, slightly dry taste. The balance is very good. It is not at all fruity like apples, grapes, pineapple, etc., which are common. It is not gorgeous, but as a food sake, it is a sake that goes well with food and makes you say "delicious". One more sip. As you take another sip and another sip, before you know it, it's gone. It was very delicious! (^O^)

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Where to Buy

はせがわ酒店

あぶくま純米吟醸ひやおろし720ml日本酒玄葉酒造福島県¥1,705 あぶくま純米吟醸雄町720ml日本酒玄葉本店福島県¥1,925

# 29

4.32 pt.

Noguchinaohikokenkyujo

Noguchi Naohiko Sake institute Ishikawa

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Umami Creamy Firm Acidity Balanced Sharp Bitterness Fruity

Noguchinaohikokenkyujo 1

Noguchinaohikokenkyujo 2

Noguchinaohikokenkyujo 3

Refill! Aromatic smell. The aromatic mouthfeel has a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and umami. Although it is rich and has an alcohol content of 19%, there is no taste that sticks to you while drinking it, so you can drink it easily and be satisfied. It is delicious.

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Cream, aged smell. The wine has a matured taste, but it is in harmony with the sweetness and is not hard to drink. Full-bodied, umami, stimulated by alcohol and acidity, it is refreshing yet tasty with a strong flavor! I hear that the raw sake smells even better!

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Naohiko Noguchi Institute I wanted to try. Smells like caramel and grain. It has a dry, drinkable, honey-like sweetness, a strong flavor, powerful acidity, and a clean aftertaste with enough stimulation to numb the tongue. Delicious. Impact like a whiskey. The official recommendation is to drink it lukewarm (around 40 degrees Celsius). The warmer it is, the less stimulating it is. It is a great match for fish, and the fish becomes twice as good with the support. I should have bought another kind. Second day. The second day was also good.

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はせがわ酒店

農口尚彦研究所本醸造無濾過生原酒2020720ml日本酒農口尚彦研究所石川県¥2,200 農口尚彦研究所ひやおろし720ml日本酒農口尚彦研究所石川県¥3,300

# 30

4.32 pt.

Oroku Shuzo Shimane

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Umami Acidity Bitterness Fizzy Dry Firm Fresh Sharp

Oroku 1

Oroku 2

Oroku 3

I was looking forward to drinking it. Fruity and fresh aroma...mouthfeel...sweet and delicious 😋 with a slight bitterness in the aftertaste...maybe my expectations were too high...it's delicious, but it's a classic sake.... Maybe it's because it's one of the specs of "⭐️"...a little disappointing...I'll drink a higher spec next time...

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While bringing the rich flavor to the fore It has a good aftertaste that can be cut quickly. The rice polishing ratio is 80%. I don't understand the logic behind such a beautiful taste. I don't understand it at all. It is my own word of praise.

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Fresh rice, fresh smell of milk that I've never smelled before. It tastes like a schwash, lees flavor, and the bitter part of the grapefruit is sharp and clean. Good! Dry. Easy to drink. The flavor comes out again, full and powerful. I see that the rarity is indicated by stars. It will be hard to find if you want this powerful feeling and clean dryness. The second day is also delicious.

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