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Sake Rankings by Flavor Tag

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

# 91

2.96 pt.

青木酒造 Aichi

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Acidity Umami Firm Yogurt Creamy Astringent Room Temperature Sweetness

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Another solid type. It's getting sweeter by the day.

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Motobuden-cho, Aisai City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan 3.8 A dry sake with a lingering aftertaste. It doesn't feel like a summer sake, but it's good once in a while.

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A punchy nigori sake that does not lose any of its alcohol content when served on the rocks. It is both refreshing and drinkable, but may be dangerous when your body is fatigued from the summer heat.

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# 92

2.95 pt.

Tsubosaka Shuzo Hyogo

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Floral Dry Fruity Sweetness Wine Flamboyant Creamy Acidity

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I see that it is read as "Sekepikozan". If I had not drank this sake, I might not have been able to read it correctly for the rest of my life. The taste is fresh and quite rich. The bitter bitterness comes out in the back of the mouth, and the taste is sharp and clean. The sweetness is modest for Aizan, and although it is not the modern type of sake, the umami flavor is very well conveyed. Not bad!

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I've been wanting to try this one for a while...they use 1801 yeast. It's gorgeous and fruity. It's also quite sweet. I think it's the most gorgeous of all the Yukihiko Yama brands. This was over 2,000 yen at a certain izakaya in Osaka, but at a nearby liquor store it was 1,980 yen🙄. I wonder what it is? I heard some breweries and stores add shipping costs 🤔.

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Sake opened at a remote off-line meeting (3) I was asked "What is the best sake you drank this year? I answered "Aozora", but later I remembered that it was the future of sake from Akabu newborn 🤣. By this time I couldn't even remember what it tasted like, so I checked again the next day. The rice used is 100% Benkei. It is a kijoshu, although there is no description. As it says, it has a thick sweet taste. Sweet and sour. I can only drink a little at a time because kijo-zake is so thick. A neighborhood liquor store owner told me that they make sake in a 200-year-old building. He said that the equipment is also old.

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# 93

2.95 pt.

Okuizumomaewataya

Tanabe Takeshita Shuzo Shimane

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Lingering Pear Viscous Pineapple Fruity Bitterness Umami

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The rice used is Yamadanishiki and Shunyo. This is Izumo no Kuni's newest brewery, created (reborn) last year. Naturally, it was the first time for us to visit. The image of sake in this area is that of powerful sake-like sake, all of which are unique. This sake is unique in the sense that it is, but the image has been overturned. It is very fruity and lightly sweet and sour, with a pleasant citrus bitterness spreading from the sweetness and acidity. The mouthfeel is clear and crisp. It is a wonderful bottle as a food sake. ❣️ We will keep an eye on it in the future: ‼️

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Overall 9 (out of 10) I had my first Shimane sake 🍶😃. I got it from Pekho-san. According to the description of the sake shop It's a "fruity and full of flavor" sake! Delicious 😋. It is a light, astringent and delicious 🍶. More of a sense of breadth than a sense of depth. Simple and straight rather than complex and harmonious Consistent throughout rather than a change in flavor. The astringency brings out the umami of the rice in a good way. I got such an impression 😋. It was gone in no time at all😅 I served it chilled. The aroma I got from the bottle is as follows. 　-Aroma: A strong aroma of rice. 　-Aroma: Slightly astringent taste that passes through the nose. Taste sensation The higher the number, the stronger the taste (5 is the maximum) 　-Spiciness: 1 at the beginning → 1 in the aftertaste 　-Sweetness: 1 at the beginning → 1 in the aftertaste 　-Sourness: 0 at the beginning → 0 in the aftertaste 　-Bitterness: 0 at the beginning → 0 in the aftertaste 　-Astringency: 1 at the beginning 1→ Lingering 1 　-Rice flavor: 4 at the beginning → 3 in the aftertaste Mouthfeel I felt】→3 Small number = light and smooth Large number = thick and rich (5 is the maximum)

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I went to Tabe Takeshita Sake Brewery and Sake Brewery Museum 😆. But all the sake was sold out there 😭 So I went to a liquor store that sells this sake and bought Rihachi👍. I wanted to drink it and I couldn't bear to end up not being able to buy it 😣. But I'm glad I was able to buy it safely 😌. I've had this drink before and I know it's good, so I feel safe drinking it 😌. I wasn't sure whether to buy Rihachi's white label or black label, but this time I went with this one ✨. It's consistently delicious 😋.

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# 94

2.95 pt.

Nishibori Shuzo Tochigi

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Umami Pineapple Grainy Creamy Crisp Sweetness Dry Lingering

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It is fresh and crisp, and you can feel the flavor of the rice. It goes well with both fish and meat.

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I bought it last year as a souvenir from Utsunomiya. It's been a while since I've had "out of the gate", but my taste buds have changed since the last time I had it, so I'm looking forward to it! When you open the bottle and pour it, it smells like citrus fruits and lychee. It is tasteless on the palate, but gradually the richness and mellowness of the rice comes out. The sweetness, spiciness, and astringency of the flavor are all present as soon as the lid is opened! Although it is a junmai ginjo, it has such a robust flavor that it may be served warm. The overtone is similar to that of "Shinkame" and gives the impression of a matured sake. The lingering aftertaste is well rounded as it quickly fades away. Overall, the shades of gray are exquisite, and the taste is quite interesting! In fact, the first sake I ever drank in my life was "Monkai Fude. I was actually the first person in my life to drink sake, and that drink at Kinugawa Onsen has led me to the present day.

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A souvenir from my eldest son. This may be the kind of sake that is "light and dry". It is a sake with a clean aftertaste and no peculiarities, so you can drink it without hesitation.

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# 95

2.94 pt.

Takasago Shuzo Hokkaido

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Umami Fruity Acidity Lingering Sweetness Citrusy Peachy Firm

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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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# 96

2.93 pt.

Toyokuni(Toyo-ku-ni)

Toyokuni Shuzo (Aizu)Fukushima

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Champagne Smoky Acidity Cooling Full-flavored

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Juicy aroma reminiscent of pears and ripe apricots. The rich flavor and sweetness of the Omachi grape, as well as the fresh and powerful taste of the unpasteurized sake, make this a very appealing wine. The firm acidity keeps the aftertaste clean and tight, making it an excellent partner for a wide range of dishes, including sashimi, herb-infused meat dishes, white meat fish carpaccio, and cream pasta.

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Toyokuni (modern-day Japanese brand of haloperidol) I also found the fruit to be fermented and a little smoky. I would like to try it again as it usually seems to be a melon. Series name from the brewery name "Toyokuni

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# 97

2.93 pt.

Ootani Shuzo Tottori

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Dry Umami Acidity Crisp Room Temperature Sharp Sweetness Chilled

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The word "limited" makes me weak 😅. The owner of the liquor store told me that it was very spicy, so I bought it, but when I tried it, I found that it had a fruity taste and a hint of bitterness that balanced it out nicely 😚. I've never tried Tottori sake before, but it's good. I finished it in two days 🤤.

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A freshly squeezed sake full of sweetness. However, it does not have the sweetness of amazake. The sweetness lingers in the back of the mouth for a while and then disappears. There is no acidity or miscellaneous flavors, making it a fresh sake. It is a sake to be enjoyed slowly and without snacks.

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The mouthfeel is so gentle that it is hard to believe that the wine has been aged for 5 years. It has a crisp umami flavor with a moderate spiciness and astringency on the back end. I felt it had an excellent balance as a food sake. It is a good all-around sake.

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Where to Buy

はせがわ酒店

鷹勇純米吟醸超辛 1800ml 日本酒大谷酒造鳥取県¥3,190 鷹勇純米吟醸なかだれ 1800ml 日本酒大谷酒造鳥取県¥3,520

# 98

2.93 pt.

Fujii Shuzo Hiroshima

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Acidity Dry Umami Invigorating Bitterness Sweetness Hot Temperature Yogurt

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Is this your first Ryusei? Maybe I've had it before, I'm not sure. The label is a dragon, how do you say? It is stamped with a mold, which is also good! The aroma is modest. Soft acidity in the mouth. It is slightly fruity. It is said that this sake is a challenge to use wild yeast. I will try to drink more sakes from various breweries!

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(๑˘˘˘๑)🍶🍶🍶🍶 Sakeiki Daigo - the best all-you-can-drink course 🔥 No.19 The waitress recommended the seasonal sake Ryusei for the first time 😀. Fresh aroma like grapefruit 😊It has a refreshing taste with a hint of sweetness in the mouth 😘Good balance 😘Good sharpness 😚👍. It was a different sake from the one I had the other day 🥳.

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#Kudan-minami##, Kudan, Tokyo, Japan wnishi/shima/clothes woku/miya Today's main course is food and wine 😁. Then the sake that was quietly served with it, Fujii Shuzo Ryusei ✕ 虓 Model It matched well with the food👍.

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Where to Buy

酒舗まえたに＋Tokuriya

龍勢 BAILA 新風辛口特別純米火入 720ml 日本酒¥1,540

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Let’s enjoy酒生活.酒文化タナカ

龍勢　涼風生生　純米　生酒　夏　 720ml　日本酒　広島　藤井酒造¥1,870 龍勢　贅沢ブレンド　番外品　生原酒　　720ml¥2,200

# 99

2.92 pt.

Taketsuru Shuzo Hiroshima

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Hot Temperature Shaoxing Wine Umami Caramelly Acidity Warm Sake Room Temperature Creamy

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A drinking friend of mine wanted to drink a bottle of Takezuru by Toshi Ishikawa, who has moved to Tsuki no I. So I agreed to accompany him. We had it heated. The first aroma is like a matured Shaoxing sake. The first sip had a matured Shaoxing sake-like aroma, and the second had a mildly sweet taste with a Shaoxing sake-like acidity and umami. The sweetness is still there, but it's the kind of fully fermented sake that you can drink while eating snacks. It was delicious 🍶✨.

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I've been saving it for over 2 years because it's my favorite brand, but I've decided to open it up. I'm going to enjoy changing the flavor slowly from here ✨. When you open the bottle and pour it in, the aroma is like sweet baked sweets like sponge cake or kawara senbei. The mouthfeel is round and robust. It is round and robust on the palate, with a punch of spiciness and a tangy sourness. It also has a rich, thick flavor and a sweetness that spreads gradually. The balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and bitter is exquisite, not just strong and heavy, and the taste has a wide range of deep flavors, including a confectionery, grain, and rice feel! This is the second brand that has really caught my attention after "Akagisan," and I am very happy with it. It is a bit pricey, but I would like to try the sake made from the original sake yeast if I see it 😌.

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☆☆☆☆☆ I would love to drink the whisky Takezuru, but the sake Takezuru. This is probably my first time. Unlike the aroma, the taste is strong and robust. But it is surprisingly easy to drink. It smells a little like alcohol, but it is delicious.

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# 100

2.92 pt.

Asabiraki Iwate

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Dry Crisp Richly

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Outside drinking. Pale yellow in color. Slightly alcoholic in the mouth. It has a bitter taste with the umami of rice. There is a sourness when drinking. It has a classic flavor and is firm. Sake that has an alcoholic taste but can be drunk neatly 🍶.

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The third drink is Suijin. Asa Kai's masterpiece. No, this is the real thing. Just like the name "Dai-harakuchi" (very dry).

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Quite habitually dry. I like it.

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Where to Buy

酒蔵あさびらき十一代目　源三屋

【本数限定】日本酒純米大辛口水神の蔵出し生原酒720ml お酒あさ開クール便¥1,942 【純米大辛口水神】日本酒飲み比べセット720ml×2本～1800ml×2本送料無料あさ開日本酒お酒御中元お中元夏ギフト暑中見舞い残暑見舞い敬老の日プレゼントギフト誕生日プレゼント 2025¥4,290

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