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うみねこ

いつも飲んだ日本酒の写真を撮るので、備忘録も兼ねて感想を書いていきます。決めつけはせず、先入観はなるべく持たず、色々なお酒との出会いを楽しみたいと思います。

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April 14, 2020

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Tsuchida麹九割九分純米生酛

Tsuchida Shuzo Gunma

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9/6/2020, 11:45:05 AM

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As a Tsuchida fan, I wanted to try this "Koji 99% Kuchikubun" at least once. Usually, sake is made with 20% koji and 80% rice, but this sake is made with 99% koji. By the way, I heard that using 100% koji is not the standard for sake. The color is golden like amber. The aroma is intense, like a ripe pineapple. In the mouth, it has a rich sweetness from the beginning. This sweetness is a complex sweetness that is different from the sweetness of noble sake. It also tastes like soy sauce and mirin. I like this one a lot. The owner of the liquor store where I bought it told me it goes well with Chinese and ethnic food, so I paired it with Mapo Tofu and Chili Prawns and it certainly went well with them. It's a drink that doesn't overpower the intensity and spiciness of the food. Despite the fact that it is such a strong and quirky drink, we drank it and soon found ourselves emptying out. By the way, when I bought this at the liquor store, I heard that a sake with the same concept will be released soon from "Abe", and I was allowed to taste a sample. This one is prettier than the one from Tsuchida, and I would like to buy it if it is released.

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Glorious Mt.Fuji純米大吟醸無濾過生詰原酒　熟成蔵隠し純米大吟醸原酒生詰酒ひやおろし無濾過

Fuji Shuzo Yamagata

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9/5/2020, 7:17:46 AM

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We drink "Aged Kurakakushi", the hiyaoroshi of "Eiko Fuji". Junmai Daiginjo unfiltered pure rice daiginjo unpasteurized sake made of Gohyakumangoku is matured for a long time. Fruity yet gentle on the nose. The palate is light, but very sedate. The sweetness is moderate, and the softness of the flavor is very strong. It has a light image, but the flavor seems to be deepened by aging. Personally, the taste reminded me of a moderately sweet baked potato. I had it with grilled saury, and it was quite good. I would like to have this sake when the fall season comes a little deeper.

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Retsu純米吟醸　雄町純米吟醸

Kojima Sohonten Yamagata

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9/1/2020, 11:22:30 AM

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I bought this sake because it was recommended at a sake shop as an Autumn Sake. I've never tried Kiyoshi's sake, but it's made by the sake brewery that makes Toko. Kiyoshi's sake is clean and crisp, I would imagine from its name. The sake I bought this time was not labeled as an Autumn Sake, but it seems to be a sake that has been aged for six months and is only available at this time of year. The aroma is gentle. In the mouth, the taste is deep and full, typical of Omachi. After that, the strong bitterness gives it a refreshing finish. The owner of the store called this sake "delicious and crisp", and I thought he was right. It was interesting because of the unusual flavor of the omachi and the crispness. After a couple of days after opening the bottle, the initial Omachi feeling faded and it became a dry sake without much character. I should have drunk it earlier.

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Fusano KankikuOCEAN99 橙海-Arrival-純米吟醸原酒無濾過

Kankiku Meijo Chiba

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8/30/2020, 1:22:58 PM

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It is a hiyaoroshi of Kangiku. It is the one that is stored at low temperature for a few months after it is burned once and stored at low temperature for a few months before shipping. The label is also orange, just like autumn. It's still so hot, but you can find autumn sake on the market. The wine has a yellowish hue and a sense of maturity. The nose is fruity, but more subdued than spectacular. The first taste of the rice is swollen and thick sweetness (I am convinced when I found out later that it is Omachi rice). It has a sense of sweetness that comes one tempo later. The bitterness and astringency linger at the end, and you can feel the sharpness. Personally, the taste reminds me of persimmon (maybe it's the color of the label that's pulling me in). I think it goes perfectly with salted grilled fall fish and other fall flavors. If you are going to drink it, please give it a try.

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Shinshu Kirei美山錦　純米吟醸純米吟醸

Okazaki Shuzo Nagano

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8/28/2020, 1:23:14 PM

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Shinshu Kamelei's Bishan Nishiki is drunk. It is the second time to drink Shinshu Kamelei following Hitogokoro. Because it was delicious, it is a high expectation value. It seems to be hiyaoroshi (grated radish) that it enters in this time every year. The aroma is mild and sweet with a hint of vanilla. There's a tingling and gasiness in the mouth, a freshness that you wouldn't expect from a single fire. Sweetness reminiscent of vanilla, as well as the aroma, with a deliciousness added to it. It has just the right amount of acidity. It's fresh but rich and very well balanced. This is delicious. Shinshu Kamelei is delicious. I'm going to try the Yamada Nishiki next.

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Gakki Masamune試験醸造session福乃香純米吟醸

Ookidaikichi Honten Fukushima

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8/26/2020, 1:12:21 PM

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The 100th post is on Instrumental Orthodoxy. I started it in April of this year and before I knew it, I had reached 100. This time, the Gakki Masamune is a test brew, and will be made with Fukunoka, a newly developed rice developed by Fukushima Prefecture that is suitable for brewing sake. Personally, this is my third bottle of Fukunoka, following Kaito Otosan and Miyazumi. The moment I put it in my mouth, I felt the freshness and juiciness that is typical of Musical Instrument Masamune. It's just like an apple. However, the aftertaste is surprisingly light and smooth, and I got a dry impression compared to other Gakki Masamune. Is this because of the use of Fukunoka? That's what I thought, but on the second or third day of opening the bottle, it came into its own. The initial sense of gasiness and freshness has faded, but the flavor has come out in droves. This is delicious! Like when I drank Miyazen, the sake made with Fukunoka definitely tastes better when it's been sitting for a couple of days than when it's opened. Let's wait patiently.

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Immediately after opening the bottle, it had a very Instrumental Masamune like taste, but on the third day, I was surprised to see it evolve into a flavorful one! It was a completely different drink.

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まりぽんぬ

Good morning, Umineko, good morning ♫ 🎊 Congratulations on your 100th post! You're so quick 😮 I remember drinking the instrument Fukunoka, but I remember finishing it in about 2 days... I regret not leaving it a bit longer 😅.

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Thank you, Mariponu! I've been drinking faster since I started Salmonowa. LOL! Instrumental Masamune is easy to drink, so it's easy to get free. Maybe you have a preference.

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Sorry for the comment. Congratulations on your 100 check-ins! Let's continue to expand from Tohoku to the rest of the country!

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Thank you, drinker! I agree. I'm not quite ready to drink from the West yet, so I'm going to be drinking more and more of it!

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Congratulations on your 100th review 😊.

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Thank you, superbebe! I'm always on the lookout for reviews!

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Minenohakubai純米大吟醸　菱湖　愛山純米大吟醸

峰乃白梅酒造 Niigata

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8/26/2020, 12:32:20 PM

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I bought it at Yokouchi Store. Hishiko is a brand I've been wondering about lately. I heard that the former head of the manufacturing department at Miyazumi Brewery in Collage was transferred to Fukui Shuzo and started a new brand. The fact that it's an Aisan Junmai Daiginjo is also intriguing. The aroma is rather clean and refreshing. The mouthfeel is soft and very clean. It has just the right amount of sweetness and naturally enters the mouth. The taste is gentle and delicate. There is a slight bitterness in the aftertaste. I think it is a good sake that can be accepted in a natural way. It's a straightforward and elegant sake without the outer taste. I think it's good!

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Mimurosugiろまんシリーズ　純米吟醸　渡船弐号純米吟醸

Imanishi Shuzo Nara

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8/26/2020, 12:15:29 PM

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It is the roman series of the mumulo-sugi "Watofune No. 2". Watofune-Nigou" seems to be a new name for the "Short-stalked Watofune". I've never had a short-stalked ferry before, so I'm looking forward to seeing how it tastes. The aroma has a white peach-like ginjo aroma. The mouthfeel is very soft like a Mimuro cedar. This softness is probably unique to soft water. And the taste is very juicy. Personally, I felt sweet and sour like apple honey. It is overwhelmingly easy to drink. It was always just as good as the Mimurosugi, but I didn't really understand what made the Watafune Nito unique. Maybe I'm just being silly, but I didn't notice much of a difference in the Mimurosugi. I'm going to try drinking more of it.

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Akabu純米吟醸　愛山純米吟醸

赤武酒造 Iwate

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8/20/2020, 11:42:28 AM

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This is a Junmai Ginjo made with Akatake's Aisan. I heard that this is the third year that Akatake Shuzo has tried the Aisan, but this is the first time I've tried it. Gorgeous strawberry-like aroma. The mouthfeel is soft and gentle. It has a soft sweetness that is typical of Aisan, but at the same time it is clear and clear. It has sweetness, but it is smooth and not stubborn, so you can drink it as much as you like. Akatake has good sense of balance in this area. It is a delicious sake without any complaint.

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Denshu純米吟醸　古城乃錦純米吟醸

Nishida Shuzoten Aomori

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8/18/2020, 11:59:48 AM

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This sake is made from "Furushiro Nishiki". It used to be the first rice developed in Aomori Prefecture that was suitable for brewing sake, but as more and more excellent rice was developed, it gradually disappeared, and now it is only sold at Nishida Shuzo Store. It's a pretty precious one! The nose is completely muscat. It has a slight fizziness and the mouthfeel is fresh and piquant. It's a freshness that you wouldn't expect from a single fire. The taste is also particularly muscat-like, with a sweet and sour taste that's refreshing. It is not only sweet and sour, but also full-bodied and full of flavor. It has a great aftertaste. I think it's a sake that goes well with meals. I like the standard special junmai sake, but this "Koshino-Nishiki" was also very tasty with a distinctive sour taste. I drank it down.

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Ryuban純米原酒　山田錦純米原酒

Suzuki Shuzoten Akita

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8/15/2020, 11:14:21 AM

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I saw it at a sake store and was curious about it, so I bought it. I didn't know this brand of sake, but Suzuki Shuzo, the brewer, is known as the brewer of "Shuoshi" from Akita. I heard that this is a limited edition sake brand for the 30 or so local breweries in Japan, and it is very rare. The wine has a yellowish colour. The nose is rich and powerful. In the mouth it is very rich and troubling. The taste is reminiscent of a pineapple. It has a solid taste as a pure sake. It has a deep and savory taste. On the second day, the taste became more rounded and easy to drink. Right now, it seems to be gaining recognition, albeit in small quantities. I think there is a possibility that it could become a nationwide hit in the future. I chose this drink on a hunch, and I'm glad I was able to drink it.

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Hanaabi直汲み　純米大吟醸　五百万石48%　生原酒純米大吟醸原酒生酒

Nan'yo Jozo Saitama

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8/13/2020, 10:33:30 AM

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I was able to buy Hanayosu at the right time. It is a pure rice Daiginjo unpasteurized sake using Gohyakumangoku. This is the first time in this year's Hanayosu. It may be the first time to drink a hanayosu of five million stones. The aroma is like a pineapple. It has a slight gasiness and a fresh mouthfeel, due to the fact that it's a direct brew of raw sake. The taste has a sweetness that is typical of Kanyangbou, with a tropical feel like a pineapple. The bitterness tightens up the aftertaste. Since it is a five-million stone, I think it is one of the driest of all the hanyou baths. It may be a bit lacking for those who want the mellowness of a hanyou bath, but it's sharp and I thought it was just right for this hot season.

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Hohai純米吟醸　夏ブルー純米吟醸

Mira Shuzo Aomori

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8/12/2020, 1:46:19 AM

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At the tasting corner of a liquor store. We tasted "Natsu Blue" from Hohai. The bottle is a summery blue. Very clean taste. The sweetness is moderate, with a touch of acidity. It's like a ramune. It also has a mint-like soothing sensation, and it was the perfect drink to drink in this extreme heat.

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Glorious Mt.Fuji酒未来純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過

Fuji Shuzo Yamagata

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8/12/2020, 1:38:31 AM

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At the sake shop tasting corner. Junmai Daiginjo with "Sake Mirai" by Eiko Fuji. It's already gorgeous from the aroma. The texture is tingly and gassy on the tongue. It's fruity and has a rich sweetness to it. Finally the bitterness comes in the end. I suppose it's categorized as sweet and savory, but I had the impression that it was a roller coaster ride of ups and downs in flavor. It was not only delicious, but also complex and interesting.

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AkabuMOUNTAIN純米純米

赤武酒造 Iwate

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8/11/2020, 3:19:52 PM

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I'm a bit late to the party, but I drank "MOUNTAIN" by Akatake. This is the last in the Earth Trilogy, following "AIR" and "SEA". It has a higher alcohol content of 14 degrees than the first two. It has a refreshing aroma reminiscent of citrus fruits. It has a strong sour taste from the first sip, with a bitter finish and a citrusy aroma. It has a bitter aftertaste and a refreshing citrus aroma. It is not light for a 14% alcohol content, and the alcohol content is strong in the easy to drink bottle. I personally like the Earth series, in the order of SEA>AIR>MOUNTAIN. Of course they were all delicious.

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Momokawa吟醸純米酒純米吟醸

Momokawa Aomori

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8/10/2020, 12:16:43 PM

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It's so nice, Momokawa É (É)" is so famous that no one knows this brand in Aomori prefecture, because of the impressive commercial of Oda Tetsuro's music when he was young. By the way, whoever thought of this catchphrase "Good sake is known in the morning" is a genius. The aroma is gorgeous ginjo aroma. The taste is crisp and dry, but there is a hint of sweetness from the rice. It goes perfectly with the tempura we had for dinner and we drank it down to our hearts content. It is an excellent sake to drink while eating. I looked closely at the label and saw that it's "Ginjo Junmai sake" instead of "Junmai Ginjo". I couldn't figure out what the difference was, and the mystery remained.

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Kakurei純米吟醸

Aoki Shuzo Niigata

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8/8/2020, 11:20:51 AM

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I drank the "Aisan Junmai Ginjo" from "Tsururei. Besides the use of Aisan, it seems to be unique in that it is stored in a snow room for three months after being fired once. It has a yellowish color in appearance. Its aroma is elegant and mature. It has an elegant, full-bodied sweetness characteristic of Aishan. It has a rounded taste, probably because it has been matured for a long time in a snow room. It has bitterness and acidity in the second half, and it is firm and crisp. This is a sophisticated bottle that is both luxurious and powerful. I haven't had much of "Tsururei" before, but it was as good as it gets. I'd like to try some of the other drinks.

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Gokeiji純米吟醸　雄町　JAL機内限定ラベル純米吟醸

AOKI-Brewing co., ltd.Ibaraki

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8/6/2020, 12:30:26 PM

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I tried the Junmai Ginjo Omachi Omachi JAL Flight Limited Label of Gokeiji. Mr. Yanai, the Toji of Aoki Shuzo, the master brewer of Gokeiji, has been the Toji of Miyaizumi Meishujo for many years and was also involved in the establishment of the Collage. He has been awarded many prizes at the Omachi Summit and SAKE COMPETITION in recent years. The aroma is sweet like a banana. The taste is also rich and sweet like a banana or melon. It's sweet, but also full-bodied, and it's not overly sweet. The aftertaste is surprisingly refreshing. It is very delicious with the impression that it is very clean and well-balanced while still having a sense of Omachi's character. I would recommend this one to anyone who likes the taste of Omachi.

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Gakki Masamune愛山×山田錦純米吟醸無濾過

Ookidaikichi Honten Fukushima

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8/5/2020, 11:29:00 AM

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I got a bottle of "Aisan x Yamadanishiki", the only one in the Instrumental Masamune series that I hadn't had a chance to drink, so I tried it. The aroma is slightly cemedyne-like. The mouthfeel is soft, but the tingling gasiness on the tongue comes quickly. The taste is fruity like an apple, and you can enjoy the elegant and juicy flavor typical of Aisan. I think this is an honestly delicious sake. This is my favorite sake in the Konjo series. So far, the Honjozo's cosmopolitan nature stands out to me, but I'm looking forward to the Junmai Ginjo line up!

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Suminoe純米吟醸酒Solid2020うすにごり　Rice is Beautiful純米吟醸にごり酒

Suminoe Shuzo Miyagi

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8/4/2020, 12:30:17 PM

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At a friend's house. I've drunk it before, so this is the second time. It seems to be a limited edition sake made by the members of Shakumon no Kai. The word "Solid" seems to be used with the nuance of "pure and innocent" and "crisp". The aroma and hints are completely pineapple. From the aroma, one would expect a fruity taste, but it is sharp and dry. It has a bitter aftertaste, and the word "Solid" is a good description of this drink. I think it goes well with seafood.

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