Izakaya near Yumemart
Drink cold sake
Weak sweet aroma
Delicious richness with a fruity impression in the mouth
Delayed, chirpy and strong dryness
Overall, massive
Izakaya near Yumemart
Drink it cold
The aroma is almost imperceptible.
The sweet richness spreads in the mouth.
There is a slight aftertaste of rice.
Good to drink with sashimi, etc. to further enhance the umami
Izakaya near Yumemart
Drink it cold
Almost no aroma.
Classic rice flavor with a slight aroma on the palate.
The rice flavor of the sake itself increases when paired with sashimi or chicken tataki.
Izakaya near Yumemart
Drink cold sake
Refreshing ginjo aroma.
On the palate, it is full-bodied with a very strong dryness.
After a while, the taste becomes sharp.
The dryness of the sake by itself stands out, but when paired with sashimi, the flavor of the snacks is enhanced and the sake's deliciousness is heightened.
Drink it cold.
Almost no aroma.
On the palate, the taste is sharp and full-bodied.
The dryness spreads slowly.
It is light by itself, but when paired with fishy snacks such as sakadaki and crab miso, it enhances the flavor. Crab miso goes especially well with sake.
When warmed, the taste of the sake itself becomes stronger, and a different flavor emerges.
Drink cold
Slightly sweet aroma
Delicious, robust rice flavor in the mouth.
It becomes more profound when warmed.
Taste quickly fades and a strong dryness appears, but it does not last long.
The raw smell of squid sashimi is quickly washed away, and the sweetness is enhanced.
Buy at Hakata Hankyu
During the limited time Saga Sake Fair
(Just after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Slightly colored but clear.
Strong ginjo aroma similar to watermelon.
The robust flavor is delicious.
There is a slight sense of maturity.
The taste is not so broad, and unlike the impression of the aroma, it is not gorgeous.
The aftertaste is dry and frizzy.
Warm it up to lukewarm.
The ginjo aroma weakens, and a savory aroma and an alcoholic tangy smell are added.
In the mouth, it has a dry, frizzy aftertaste from the start.
The taste is slightly fuller.
Hot sake
The ginjo aroma is gone and the smell of alcohol is strong.
The taste is very light and the dryness is only slightly noticeable.
The closer it gets to being warmed up, the more the aroma becomes more like corn.
The flavor comes back, but the richness has decreased and the dryness has increased.
Purchased at the antenna store at Fukkodai-mae Station
Drink cold
Clear and colorless
Mild ginjo aroma
Full-bodied on the palate
Slightly dry afterwards
The richness lingers in the mouth for a while.
When served cold, it has no peculiar taste.
It enhances the taste of side dishes such as chicken tataki.
Hot sake
Weak but strong smell of alcohol
The sweetness is increased and the flavor is more broad.
Slightly rice flavor, not dry.
Increased affinity and goes very well with snacks.
Purchased at liquor store in front of Yume Town in Onga Town
Drink cold
Colorless, clear and weak
Firm ginjo aroma
Full-bodied with a sense of weight on the palate.
It does not give the impression of being aged at all.
After a while, the taste wears off quickly.
The dryness is weak.
I don't like the taste of sake after the fall season because it gives the impression of aging, but this sake has no such impression, only pure umami.
Warm it up to lukewarm.
The taste spreads further and is very good.
The taste does not become blurred even if it is heated up.
Purchased at a liquor store in front of Yume Town in Onga Town
Clear and colorless
Ginjo aroma similar to apple
Full-bodied with a refreshing sourness on the palate
A little taste of rice
The richness lingers in the mouth for a while.
The taste gradually wears off and the aftertaste is very refreshing.
Immediately after taking it out of the refrigerator, the gorgeous flavor is a little difficult to match with food.
It is better to warm it up a little to make it easier to pair with snacks.
To be served hot
The aroma has a savory flavor similar to that of corn.
The flavor is not as gorgeous, but it has a broader taste and a crisp, clean taste.
Unlike cold sake, it enhances the taste of side dishes such as tuna tataki.
Surprisingly, heated sake is also good.
Drink cold.
Transparent with a slight yellow tinge
Classic aroma similar to that of maturity.
Complex and rich with a sense of maturity on the palate
It lingers in the mouth for a long time.
It goes well with rich crab miso.
The label on the back of the bottle says that it has been aged for one summer. Compared to other hiyaoroshi, it has a very punchy flavor, perhaps due to the fact that it has been aged from a fresh bottle.
Warming to lukewarm
The aroma spreads strongly, and a tangy smell of alcohol is added.
The flavor remains the same.
Heat it up
The aroma becomes less alcoholic and more like amazake (sweet sake).
The taste is very mild, with a weak sweetness.
Drink cold.
Slightly yellow in color but clear
Weak ginjo aroma
Refreshing and full-bodied on the palate
The taste is mildly sharp.
Slight sweetness in the aftertaste
Overall, the taste is light and refreshing.
Izakaya near Tenjin Station
Not only the main course of fish, but also the shiitake mushroom stew, crab miso and ochazuke (rice with green tea) are delicious!
Drink with slightly chilled cold sake.
The aroma is almost imperceptible.
The palate has a heavy richness with a tingling dryness.
No fruity taste but strong sweetness.
The feeling of rinsing out the mouth is similar to that of shochu (distilled spirit)
Izakaya near Tenjin Station
Not only the main course of fish, but also the shiitake mushroom stew, crab miso and ochazuke (rice with green tea) are delicious!
Slightly chilled cold sake
A classic impression of robust richness spreads out.
The mild sweetness appears later, and the taste becomes sharp.
It goes very well with sashimi, as it washes away the fishy smell.
It is also delicious as a heated sake.
Izakaya near Hakata Station
drink cold sake
Clear and colorless
Strong sweetness with a gorgeous taste spreads in the mouth.
The sweetness quickly disappears.
Surprisingly, it does not disturb the taste of sashimi, etc., in contrast to its gorgeous taste.
Seems to be more suitable for Western food than Japanese food.
Izakaya near Hakata Station
drink cold sake
Clear and colorless
Mild aroma
Strong, mild sweetness on the palate
Not too dry.
The aftertaste is refreshing.
It enhances the taste of sashimi and gizzards.
Izakaya near Hakata Station
Drink cold sake
Weak ginjo aroma
Clear and colorless
Delicious in the mouth with a firm richness accompanied by sweetness.
After a while, it has a crisp and sharp taste.
The sweetness remains in the mouth for a while.
Very good with sashimi
Fruity taste appears when warmed.
Purchased at a liquor store near Chidori Station
Drink cold.
Slightly yellow in color but not cloudy
Weak mature aroma with a savory flavor.
Slight ginjo aroma in the back.
Strong rice flavor and sweetness spreads on the palate.
A slight dryness slowly passes through the nose.
The aftertaste leaves a richness in the mouth.
It goes well with stewed beef and salty cheese.
It is good with slightly light-flavored herring roe to refresh the palate.
To be served lukewarm
The aroma has a strong smell of alcohol.
The strong dryness spreads with the delicious taste of rice and leaves your nose at once.
Heat it up
The smell of alcohol remains, but the aroma of the sake itself is not lost.
The flavor is less broad and punchy than lukewarm.
As the label on the back says, it tastes best lukewarm, but compared to cold sake, it is easier to serve with herring roe, etc.
Purchased at a liquor store near Chidori Station
Drink cold
Clear and colorless
Sweet ginjo aroma similar to that of apples.
Deliciously strong richness with sourness on the palate.
The sweetness remains in the mouth, but it disappears gently.
There is no dryness in the aftertaste and it is very clear.
Goes well with cheese.
It does not go well with herring roe, beef tendon, etc., which are easily matched with sake.
Surprisingly, it goes well with takuan (pickled radish). Not only does it harmonize the acidity, but it also brings out the sweetness of sake.
Warm sake to lukewarm
A lot of air bubbles float on the surface.
The sweetness stands out in both aroma and taste, which is good.
Heat sake to hot
The sweetness is less pronounced and the overall taste is not as good as lukewarm
Izakaya near Chidori Station
Cold sake
Easy to drink
No dryness at all
It is so clear that you don't feel like you are drinking alcohol.
When warmed up, the clarity becomes muddy and a classic sweetness is felt, but the aftertaste is still clear.