Izakaya near Nishitetsu Takamiya Station
Drink hot sake
Classic aroma with an alcoholic zing.
Delicious, full flavor with a dry, tingling sensation.
Easy to drink without any peculiarities.
In addition to being good with sashimi, it is also very good with fried horse mackerel, which enhances the flavors of both the snacks and the sake.
Izakaya near Nishitetsu Takamiya Station
drink cold sake
Clear and colorless
As the description says, it has a sweet classic aroma similar to banana.
Deliciously robust flavor with sweetness.
The strong flavor does not linger, and the finish is clean and refreshing.
Almost no dryness.
Easy to pair with sashimi and raw oysters
Izakaya near Nishitetsu Takamiya Station
drink cold sake
Clear and colorless
Sweet aroma similar to yogurt
When you put it in your mouth, it has a full, powerful and delicious umami.
The umami lingers in the mouth for a while.
The aftertaste is not dry.
It goes well with sashimi and raw oysters.
(immediately after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Clear and colorless.
Very fine bubbles at the bottom of the glass
Appetizing ginjo aroma
The palate is delicious with a strong, full-bodied flavor.
The richness remains in the mouth.
Slightly dry after taste
(immediately after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Clear and colorless
Very fine bubbles at the bottom of the glass
Weak sweet aroma similar to amazake
Delicious, robust rice flavor in the mouth.
The taste is crisp and clean.
Not too dry, but fresh and sweet.
Purchased at a liquor store in Kasuga City
Drink cold
Clear and colorless
Mellow and strong aroma
Mellow, rich and delicious in the mouth.
Afterward, it has a dry and frizzy taste.
Much less peculiar and easier to drink than other Kikuhime brand sakes.
Delicious on its own without accompaniments.
Purchased at a liquor store in Kasuga City
(Just after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Firm aroma.
The palate has a delicious richness with freshness.
Slightly gassy and frizzy.
Drink cold
Sweet ginjo aroma
Full-bodied on the palate
Gentle sharpness with a clean taste.
Almost no dryness in the aftertaste
Easy to drink
The sake itself is not colored, but the bottle is colored.
Drink cold
Strong watermelon-like ginjo aroma.
Fruity, but with a refreshing and delicious fullness.
Dryness soon appears.
Overall, the taste is light.
Lukewarm heating
The taste is fuller, but the dryness is more pronounced.
Heat sake to hot.
Less dry than lukewarm.
Lukewarm is my favorite.
Drink cold
Weak ginjo aroma
Deliciously mellow and full-bodied in the mouth
Fruity with a hint of acidity
The taste is sharp and not sticky.
Dryness appears later.
Izakaya near the grapevine #2
Drink cold sake
The aroma is mild.
Mellow and full-bodied in the mouth
Sweetness and richness increase when warmed.
Sake itself gives the impression of being full of umami
Dryness increases when warmed.
Good as a food sake
Izakaya near the grapevine #2
Drink cold sake
Sweet aroma
Rice flavor with sweetness on the palate.
The dryness appears immediately after the saké, but it quickly intensifies.
The dryness is noticeable when the sake is on its own.
When paired with salty snacks such as kanpachi vinegared miso or chicken sashimi, the dryness is reduced considerably and the sweetness increases.
Good as an in-between-dinner drink
Purchased at a liquor store in Hisayama-cho, Kasuya-gun
(Just after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Clear and colorless
Mild aroma
Fruity sweetness spreads in the mouth.
The taste is sharp but not dry.
The aftertaste is clear.
It goes well with sakadaki (a dish made from fermented soybeans).
When warmed up, it becomes more dry and cloying.
(15 days after opening the bottle).
Warm to lukewarm
The sweet ginjo aroma, similar to that of fruit, becomes stronger.
Taste as cold as it is.
Very good with cod roe.
To be heated
Grain aroma similar to corn becomes stronger.
Loses its sweetness and richness and becomes very light.
Even when heated, it does not return to the same sweetness as cold or lukewarm sake, and has a light flavor.
Purchased at a liquor store in Hisayama-cho, Kasuya-gun
(Just after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Clear and colorless
A strong ginjo aroma.
The palate has a robust flavor with juiciness.
The taste quickly becomes sharp.
The dryness is strong.
It goes well with saketaki (a dish made from fermented soybeans).
Aroma and richness increase when slightly warmed.
a gift from a friend
(just after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
clear and colorless
Mild ginjo aroma
Mild rice flavor on the palate
Not dry at all, watery mouthfeel
Purchased at a liquor store in Haruyoshi, Fukuoka City
(just after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Clear and colorless
Classic aroma
The palate is full of matured and robust umami.
Immediately after the umami taste, the taste is sharp.
There is almost no dryness in the aftertaste, and the finish is clear.
As the back label says, it has a very light and refreshing taste.
When paired with tuna tataki, it washes away the fishy smell and complements the flavor of the side dish very well.
It is a very fast flavor that quickly becomes sharp and is a great food sake, and quite distinctive!
As it has been produced for more than 6 months, the aroma and taste may be affected.
Purchased at a supermarket
Gekkeikan had been on my mind for a long time because of my impression of packaged sake
(right after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Mellow ginjo aroma.
A strong umami flavor in the mouth.
Brilliant, with a strong sharpness.
Not too dry, with a clear aftertaste.
Pair it with sashimi, but you don't feel much pairing.
Seems to be good with French and Italian cuisine.
Warmed to lukewarm
The aroma is very strong.
The sweetness is quite pronounced.
Even if it is heated, the sweetness is still strong.
Tastes better cold.
Drink cold
Clear with a slight yellow tinge.
The aroma is mild.
Delicious in the mouth with a profound richness.
After the taste expands a little, it quickly cools down.
The aftertaste is clear.
Rich taste but easy to drink
a gift from a friend
(just after opening the bottle)
Drink chilled
Slightly yellow in color and cloudy.
A few fine bubbles on the inside of the glass.
Aroma with a sense of maturity.
Delicious in the mouth with a sense of weight and richness.
There is no impression of aging at all.
There is a slight sweetness in the aftertaste, but it is not sticky and refreshing.
Overall, it has a classic flavor, but is easy to drink.
Warmed to lukewarm
The enhanced matured aroma is a little harsh.
The taste is fuller, with a weak acidity and dryness.
To be served hot
The strong smell of alcohol lingers in the nose.
The taste is a little lighter than lukewarm, but not too dry.
When served cold, it does not go well with sashimi, but when heated, it becomes easier to pair with sashimi.