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Shigemasu
16(13.11%)
Nabeshima
7(5.74%)
Gokyo
7(5.74%)
Kikuhime
5(4.1%)
Tsukasabotan
5(4.1%)

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The origins of the sake you've drunk are colored on the map.
Fukuoka
68(15.78%)
Saga
31(7.19%)
Yamagata
28(6.5%)
Akita
22(5.1%)
Niigata
22(5.1%)

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Marushu Fresh Fish Store near Yoshizuka Station Brand name I've never seen before Upon closer inspection, I was surprised to see that it was made by Morinokura, a company that makes my favorite sake! It seems to be a Kumamoto-only sake made with Kumamoto sake rice, which explains why you don't see it around! Drink it cold Mild ginjo aroma. The taste in the mouth is very rich and wildly delicious, as if it were unfiltered! The umami lingers in the mouth for a little while, and then you feel a little bit of a weak dryness. It goes very well with the strong flavor of the saketaki. It seems to have a very wide range of possibilities, as it goes well with tofu and sashimi.
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Toyobijin純米吟醸　大辛口
Sumikawa ShuzojoYamaguchi
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Marushu Fresh Fish Store near Yoshizuka Station I had an impression of mellow sake from Toyo Bijin, so I was intrigued by the large dryness on the label. Drink it cold Mild aroma Firm rice flavor on the palate. Slightly strong dryness right away. The taste is immediately sharp and the aftertaste is not sticky at all, very clear. Delicious dry sake that lives up to its label. Very tasty with tofu, which brings out the flavors of both the snacks and the sake It also goes well with sashimi, so it may be a versatile sake that can be paired with just about anything! When warmed up, it seems a bit bland. I would like to go back to this restaurant because the snacks are elaborate and go well with sake!
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Izakaya near Hakata Station Sake that I often see and was wondering about Drink cold Colorless and transparent Weak ginjo aroma A robust flavor spreads in the mouth and is delicious. The taste is moderately sharp and refreshing. The aftertaste is short and clear. When served with sesame mackerel, you can feel the sake's flavor even more. It also goes well with cream cheese and seems to be easy to match with various snacks.
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Suigei純米酒　八反六十
Suigei ShuzoKochi
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Purchased at a liquor store in Daimyo that also has a corner shop. Drunken Whale itself is often seen, but this one is made from Hachitan-nishiki, which is rarely seen. (Just after opening the bottle) Drink it cold. Clear and colorless Mild sweet ginjo aroma. Deliciously rich and robust on the palate. Weak dryness soon appears. The taste is sharp and the richness quickly fades away. The aftertaste is very refreshing. The overall impression is a little light. When served with sashimi, the richness of the sake itself becomes less noticeable Serve lukewarm. A sweet aroma can be detected behind the alcohol smell. The full-bodied flavor is retained, but the acidity becomes stronger, giving the sake a distinctive and delicious taste. To be heated hot Aroma becomes more savory. The full-bodied flavor is not so strong, and the dryness and acidity are more noticeable. It is interesting that it is different from cold sake. It doesn't seem to go well with sashimi even when hot, but it goes well with cheese. (The day after opening the bottle) Drink chilled It goes down smoothly and smoothly. It seems to be better with light-flavored snacks because it goes well with cheetara.
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Komagura直汲み　特別純米　しぼりたて生原酒　2023醸造年度
MorinokuraFukuoka
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Purchased at a liquor store near Koga Station The first pressing of a brand that I enjoyed drinking before. Although the bottle was freshly pressed, it was opened about 3 months later. (Just after opening the bottle) Drink it cold. There is a small amount of lees in the bottle, so shake the bottle gently before opening. Clear and colorless Weak ginjo aroma similar to that of grapes A robust flavor on the palate Tingling carbonation Very fresh and smooth on the palate Medium lingering aftertaste The aftertaste is clean and refreshing without any peculiarities. The combination of the robust flavor and freshness is very tasty. When paired with salmon with cream cheese, the flavors complement each other. When warmed up, it has a more delicate taste, which is typical for a sake made from pure sake.
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Isonosawa駿　特別純米酒　火入れ　雄町　山田錦
Fukuoka
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Purchased at a liquor store in Daimyo that also has a corner store Purchased this bottle because it had a very minor brand. (Just after opening the bottle) Drink it cold. Very slight yellow color. It has a rather weak ginjo aroma. It has a strong umami in the mouth. The umami disappears immediately and a rather weak dryness gradually appears later. Lush and fresh on the throat. Classic taste on the palate, but the aftertaste is very refreshing and clear. Warmed to lukewarm The aroma does not spread at all. Sweetness with a slight bitterness similar to green tea. Aroma becomes more prominent and delicious The flavor quickly disappears and the aftertaste is still clear. To be served hot The fullness of the flavor that was present when the sake was lukewarm is gone, and the flavor is very light. The fullness of the flavor returns when the sake is cooled. Lukewarm is the best way to taste it. Very good with cheese when warmed. (The day after opening the bottle) Drink cold It has a long aftertaste. As the label says, it tastes best cold.
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Tsukasabotan純米　しぼりたて　生酒　裏
Tsukasabotan ShuzoKochi
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Purchased at a liquor store near Chidori Station (just after opening the bottle) Clear and colorless Mild aroma Fruity and robust flavor spreads in the mouth and is very tasty. The taste is very sharp and the spread of umami quickly fades away. The aftertaste is quite short. The aftertaste is not dry and is very refreshing. When warmed, the fruity and expansive flavors become less pronounced and the sharpness of the flavor increases, but I prefer it cold. When served with sashimi, it does not taste like it goes well with sashimi, but it does cleanse the palate.
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Iwanoi240 純米吟醸　五百万石　無濾過生原酒
Iwase ShuzoChiba
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Obtained from a crafan at the Iwanoi Sake Brewery. (right after opening the bottle) Drink cold Clear and colorless. Mellow aroma similar to peach. Full-bodied on the palate. A sharp dryness soon appears. There is a slight, peculiar astringent taste, which is probably due to the hardness of the water. The aftertaste is short and clean. When warmed, it seems a little bland, and I prefer it cold. It goes well with cheese. Try a blend that matches the recommended drinking style. Blended with half of the Iwanoi Aged Sake that arrived with the bottle. Aged sake tastes stronger and not as good. About a quarter of the aged sake is just right, but I prefer it without blending. However, the blend will be more suitable for cheese
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Iwanoi1986年仕込　純米吟醸古酒
Iwase ShuzoChiba
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Got it from a crafan of the Iwanoi brewery. Seems to be an old sake, over 30 years old. (Just after opening the bottle) Drink cold Dark amber color Very mellow aroma, like Shaoxing sake. In the mouth, it has a profound richness and strong acidity. The umami flavor remains in the mouth for a short while. The aftertaste is quite short and clean. More like Shaoxing sake than sake. Warm it up to lukewarm. The aroma of the cold sake is still strong, but there is no alcohol smell. The richness is still there, but the aftertaste is shorter and more crisp and clean. To be served hot The tangy smell of alcohol is added. Much more refreshing taste and aftertaste than cold sake Raisins go very well with it, perhaps because it is similar to rum. No peatiness or spiciness, but I wonder if it goes well with whiskey. Try a blend that fits the recommended drinking style. Blend with the Iwanoi that arrived with the bottle and a half. The strong richness of the old sake adds to the flavor of the blended liquor and is certainly delicious! Even if the old sake is only a quarter of the total, it is enough to increase the richness.
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IwanoiチャレンジONJUKU 純米酒　無濾過生原酒
Iwase ShuzoChiba
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Obtained from a crafan at the Iwanoi Sake Brewery. (right after opening the bottle) Drink cold Clear and colorless. Very fine bubbles slightly stick to the glass. Mellow ginjo aroma. In the mouth, it has a delicious full-bodied taste with sweetness and acidity. Slightly carbonated. Fresh but not too fruity. The lingering aftertaste is medium and has no peculiarities. The aftertaste is refreshing. Warming increases the richness and sharpness of the flavor, but shortens the aftertaste. It goes well with salmon poke and golden squid. Warm to lukewarm It has a strong sweet aroma with a slight savory flavor. The sweetness is very strong, but the acidity and the clean aftertaste make the taste less clingy and different from cold sake. Hot sake A lot of bubbles are generated and the carbonation is lost. Alcohol smell becomes stronger when lukewarm. The sweetness weakens, but the richness and acidity remain the same, and the aftertaste is refreshing and delicious. When heated, it goes very well with cheese with anchovies. Different temperatures give different tastes, and the order of preference is lukewarm, cold, and hot, in that order. The sweetness is a little more noticeable when the wine is cooled.
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Ooyama特別純米酒　しぼりたて　【新米新酒　限定品】
Katokahachiro ShuzoYamagata
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Recently opened izakaya near the front of Kyushu University Hospital. I have had Oyama sake before, but was attracted by the unfiltered, unpasteurized sake, so I ordered it. Drink it cold. Clear and colorless Very mild ginjo aroma. On the palate, it has a fruity acidity and a robust richness. Wild flavor that is typical of unfiltered sake. Easy to pair with sesame kanpachi and tempura. This restaurant has a lot of unfiltered raw sake, but the rich taste was delicious and easy to match with food!
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大賀純米吟醸　無濾過生原酒
大賀酒造Fukuoka
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Recently established izakaya near the front of Kyushu University Hospital I visited Ohga Shuzo at the brewery opening, but this is my first time to taste the unfiltered raw sake! Cute label with a wintery feel Drink cold Colorless and transparent The aroma is almost imperceptible. Rich and wild flavor in the mouth. The aftertaste is medium and the finish is clean and refreshing. Delicious unfiltered unpasteurized sake-like flavor. Surprisingly, it is good as a food sake as it is easy to match with sesame kanpachi and tempura.
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Kubota千寿　吟醸生原酒
Asahi ShuzoNiigata
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Recently opened izakaya near Kyushu University Hospital. I often see Kubota, but I had the impression that they don't drink it very often, so I ordered it. Drink it cold Clear and colorless The rich flavor in the mouth is delicious! Fruity, but also wild and a little bit weak and tingly dry. The alcohol content is high at 19%, but it is not harsh and is easy to drink. The aftertaste is short, with a slight bitterness on the finish.
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Recently established izakaya near Kyushu University Hospital Oita Prefecture's first brand whose name I have never heard before Drink cold Clear and colorless Classic aroma Full-bodied on the palate. Slightly dry on the palate The aftertaste is a little long and sweetness remains in the mouth. Easy to drink, with a very classic taste. The aroma becomes milder when warmed. A versatile food sake that goes well with everything, including sesame kanpachi, chicken smothered in smothered sauce, and crab with nuta. Drink hot The aroma is pervasive but not strong. The palate is firm and full without any peculiarities. The mild flavor is very tasty without being harsh. Not only is it delicious, but it also enhances the taste of sashimi, deep-fried tofu, and other snacks. It tastes better when heated, and the price is unbeatable!
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Kirinzanぽたりぽたり〈越淡麗〉純米吟醸生原酒　しぼりたて生
Kirinzan ShuzoNiigata
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Purchased at a liquor store near Chidori Station (Just after opening the bottle) Drink cold Clear and colorless Very mild ginjo aroma In the mouth, it has a robust rice flavor. A little later, a sharp dryness appears. Sweetness lingers in the mouth with a slightly long aftertaste. Delicious and easy to drink with a clear throat. It goes well with chicken sashimi, shellfish roe, and meatballs, and is easy to pair with just about anything. Warm it up to lukewarm. The aroma becomes mellow. The taste becomes blurred and the alcohol taste becomes a little stronger. To be served hot Aromatic aroma The flavor is robust and expansive. Delicious with a long aftertaste. Not so good when heated up or cooled down
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Toko超辛口純米吟醸
Kojima SohontenYamagata
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drink cold Clear and colorless Weak ginjo aroma A strong rice flavor on the palate. The dryness appears immediately and the taste is very crisp and refreshing. The aftertaste is short and slightly tingling. It is certainly dry, but not so much that you would consider it super dry. When served with chicken skin and wasabi, it is difficult to feel the umami of the sake itself, but it refreshes the palate and is easy to serve with chicken skin.
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Dewatsuru純米大吟醸　サイレントナイト　しぼりたて生原酒
Akita SeishuAkita
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Buy at Yamaya Dewazuru is my favorite brand. (Just after opening the bottle) Drink cold Clear and colorless Weak ginjo aroma The first thing you feel on the palate is a slight carbonation. The rich rice flavor with freshness is delicious. The dryness is weak and quickly disappears. The aftertaste is short and clear. When warmed, the taste is more intense and different from that of cold sake. The taste is reminiscent of Christmas champagne, with its production date and the name of the sake. Goes well with nabe (hot pot) Good as a food sake
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Shigemasu大吟醸　生々　しずく搾り
Takahashi ShotenFukuoka
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An application for a hidden sake from Shigemasu that was on a flyer at a liquor store. Only one bottle of Shizuku Shibori was distributed for the third time (right after opening the bottle) Drink cold Clear and colorless Ginjo aroma similar to pineapple Mellow rice flavor and freshness in the mouth Slightly rough taste. Weak dryness on the palate. Slightly long aftertaste The aftertaste is not sticky. It has a nice bold taste. It becomes drier when warmed, but it also tastes richer, so it tastes better than cold sake Warmed to lukewarm The smell of alcohol is noticeable. Gentle sweetness similar to amazake, but the dryness increases and the aftertaste is a little short. Heat sake to hot Aromatic smell Delicious rice flavor with a hint of sweetness and savory aroma. Less dry than lukewarm and about the same as cold sake. It goes with cheese much better than cold sake. (The day after opening the bottle) The aroma seems to have weakened, but the umami remains the same. (8 days after opening). When you put it in your mouth, the woody flavor that is often found in Shigemasu seems to have been intensified.
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Shigemasuきたしずく　純米大吟醸
Takahashi ShotenFukuoka
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An application for a hidden sake from Shigemasu, for which a flier was placed at a liquor store. The second distribution was three Junmai Daiginjos made with Kitashizuku, Gohyakumangoku, and Shunyo (just after opening the bottle) Drink cold Colorless and transparent The ginjo aroma is clearer than the other two bottles. Firm and full-bodied on the palate The dryness is weak and the taste is clear. The most powerful and delicious of the three. Warmed to lukewarm The taste is spread out and sweetness is added. When hot, it has a strong flavor, but the dryness increases. It goes well with chicken tsukune when hot. (8 days after opening the bottle). Drink cold The aroma weakens. The richness is the same, but the aftertaste is shorter and the dryness is a little stronger. It is unclear whether the change in flavor is due to the fact that the bottle has been chilled or because of the time that has passed since the bottle was opened. It goes down the throat well, but I personally prefer it chilled. My favorite out of the 6 hidden sake bottles.
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Shigemasu春陽　純米大吟醸
Takahashi ShotenFukuoka
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An application for a hidden sake from Shigemasu, for which a flier was placed at a liquor store. The second distribution was three Junmai Daiginjos made with Kitashizuku, Gohyakumangoku, and Shunyo (just after opening the bottle) Drink cold Colorless and transparent Slightly sweet aroma similar to yogurt After pouring, a clear ginjo aroma can be sensed. Full-bodied in the mouth. The acidity and dryness of the Gohyakumangoku is reduced. The aftertaste is even shorter and lighter. It goes better with chicken tsukune than sashimi. Warmed to lukewarm Full but gentle flavor. Weak dryness with a slight tingling aftertaste. Sourness is more noticeable when heated. (7 days after opening the bottle) Drink cold Not much change in aroma. The sharpness of the flavor increases dramatically. It goes better with blue cheese than sashimi. It tastes better at a slightly warmer temperature, but it still tastes dry.
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