Drink chilled and on the rocks
cloudy white color
Sweet and sour taste similar to lactobacillus-containing beverages
Drink chilled
A little bit of a tangy taste, tastes better on the rocks.
Seems to go better with barbecued meat
Purchased at a liquor store in Hisayama
Delicious, with a fresh flavor spreading in the mouth.
It has a sour taste, a little like a white wine.
Warmed to lukewarm
The sweetness becomes more noticeable and the taste is similar to that of white wine.
Heat it up
The aroma and flavor will become more savory.
Lukewarm
The sweetness becomes more pronounced and the taste is similar to that of white wine.
Hot
Aroma and flavor with a savory aroma.
Purchased at a liquor store a short walk from Yoshizuka station
Clear and colorless
When drunk alone, the acidity of the sake stands out.
When paired with sashimi and other snacks, it enhances the flavor of the snacks and the sake as well.
Very good with sea urchin, which has a peculiar taste.
Purchased at a liquor store a short walk from Yoshizuka Station
Drink it cold.
Delicious sweetness, acidity and freshness.
More like a white wine than a sake.
Warmed to lukewarm
The taste is fuller and more umami.
Heat it up
Retains the sweetness and the fullness of the flavor is good, not too different from lukewarm.
The sharpness increases when it is hot.
No change in sweetness when heated.
Very slight color
Weak ripe aroma
Full-bodied with a sense of maturity on the palate
Characteristic taste with acidity and sharpness
Warmed to lukewarm
The taste is fuller and easier to drink.
Purchased at a liquor store in Hisayama
Clear and colorless
Weak ginjo aroma
Rich on the palate, but the taste quickly becomes sharp, making it easy to pair with just about anything.
Clear and colorless
Mellow aroma
Medium mouthfeel with umami
Slightly dry after taste
A food sake to be drunk at the beginning of a meal, with no major peculiarities
Drink at Izakaya near Hakozaki Station
Drink cold sake
The aroma is mild.
Full flavor on the palate.
After the taste finishes, a slightly strong dryness appears after a delay.
Easy to match with various snacks
Drink at Izakaya near Hakozaki Station
Drink cold
Slightly classic aroma
Heavy and rich with a tingling dryness on the palate
Good sharpness of flavor
Clear aftertaste with a refreshing throat.
Easy to pair with sashimi, chilled tofu, and other snacks.
It might have a different taste if it were heated up.
The sake I received
I had had the same one at a pub, so I let it sit in a cool dark place for about 6 months to mature on its own.
(immediately after opening the bottle)
Clear and colorless
Mellow aroma
In the mouth, it has a full-bodied flavor with a good sense of maturity and a firm rice flavor.
After the taste spreads for a while, it finishes with a weak dryness.
Better with pork belly and radish than sashimi
It seems to go better with strongly seasoned snacks.
The aging process does not give the impression of aging, and it seems to be working in a positive direction for the first time.
It is not so good when it is warmed up.
(The day after opening the bottle)
Warmed to lukewarm
Tangy alcohol smell.
The full-bodied flavor weakens a little, and the taste quickly becomes sharp.
Heat sake to hot
Alcoholic smell disappears, and a weak matured aroma can be felt.
Taste is the same as lukewarm.
No alcohol smell compared to lukewarm, which is good.
Purchased at a liquor store in Kasuga City
(Just after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Colorless but very slightly cloudy.
The palate has a fruity, apple-like flavor with a firm rice flavor that is very tasty.
Slightly gassy
The taste is crisp and clean after a dry and frizzy taste.
Warm to lukewarm
The ginjo aroma becomes stronger.
More dryness than cold sake.
Heat sake to hot.
The aroma becomes less fruity and more savory.
Tastes different at different temperatures, but all are delicious.
Purchased at a liquor store in Kasuga City
I had the impression that the sake was aged before shipping, so I was attracted by the word "nama-zake", which is the opposite of "sake".
(Immediately after opening the bottle)
Drink cold
Slightly colored but clear
Gorgeous aroma
Rich and mellow taste in the mouth.
Unlike other Kikuhime, it does not have the peculiar taste of aging.
Better with blue cheese than sashimi, etc.
Drink cold
Classic taste
Dryness appears after the crispness.
Warmed to lukewarm
Fuller and richer in flavor.
No difference in flavor when hot or lukewarm.
The same goes for warmed sake
Warmed sake is better than chilled sake
Purchased at a liquor store in Kasuga City
Drink cold
Slightly colored but clear.
In the mouth, it has a profound richness.
Strong dryness
Wild and powerful taste.
It goes better with strong flavored snacks such as cod roe than sashimi.
Purchased at a liquor store in Hakata Station
Drink cold
Slightly yellow in color but clear
The taste is rich and mellow, with a strong sharpness and dryness.
Despite the strong flavor of the sake itself, it is easy to pair with delicate-flavored snacks such as sashimi.
Purchased at Toshimaya in Dazaifu City
I have the impression that Tohoku sake is sold at Michinoku Plaza next to Tenjin Station, but this is the first brand I have seen, so I bought it!
Drink it cold
Colorless and transparent
It has a peculiar taste with a sense of maturity.
It is not a good pairing for sashimi and other dishes due to the peculiarity of the sake.
The name "Nama-Seizou" means "freshly stored", so the sake may be shipped after it has been aged.
A while passed after receiving it on our anniversary.
The beans for good health that came with the bottle are impressive.
(Immediately after opening the bottle)
Drink it cold
Colorless and transparent
Mild ginjo aroma
A strong rice flavor on the palate
The taste goes smoothly down the throat.
The taste wears off quickly.
The dryness is weak and the taste is very refreshing.
Warmed to lukewarm
Mellow aroma
The aroma and flavor are much more pronounced and delicious.
When paired with sashimi, it does not enhance the flavors of each other, but for some reason it seems to go well with it.
Hot sake
Aroma similar to corn
The flavor is not as broad as that of lukewarm sake, but it has a nice lightness that rinses the palate quickly.
Better with strong flavored hormones than sashimi
Tastes best lukewarm, and is easy to pair with snacks.
Izakaya a short walk west of Fukuma Station
drink cold sake
cloudy white color
When the glass is lifted, the Masu placed under the glass is lifted.
Strong sweetness in the mouth with a slurping sensation and a touch of alcohol.
Rough and fine-grained texture similar to a smoothie
Not bad with salted fish, green pepper, or cured ham.
A distinctive sake with a distinctive character that stands out no matter what kind of accompaniment it is paired with.
When warmed up, the pairing with snacks is not felt at all and it is hard to drink
Izakaya a short walk west of Fukuma Station
drink cold sake
Clear and colorless
When you put it in your mouth, it has a profound richness similar to that of a matured sake.
It has a peculiar taste, but it goes surprisingly well with sashimi.