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ochi ochi
日本酒の美味しさに嵌り、自身の好みを探すため備忘録として始めました。 日常に彩りを与えてくれる日本酒との素晴らしい出会いに感謝して、美味しく楽しくいただきます。

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35(18.92%)
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ Akita Sake Enjoyment Party in Akita The 8th glass: ICHIHAKUSUISENARI My husband is more addicted to this sake than I am, so we checked it out again. It was the first time to drink nigori. I could taste more umami than the nigori without nigori. Too bad I forgot to take a picture.
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Mansakunohana純米大吟醸　亀の尾38
Hinomaru JozoAkita
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ Akita Sake Enjoyment Party in Akita The 7th glass: Mansaku no Hana (flower of mansaku) This was the first time I drank it. I hesitated between it and the super limited edition, but I was attracted to Kame-no-o, which I like. It was delicious. Compared with A-Sakura and Onogawa, which we drank together while eating Kayaki, It has less sake and spiciness than A-Sakura, It is sweeter than Onogawa. It was a taste that we liked very much, close to ★4. It is a pity that I forgot to take a picture.
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Dainagawa純米大吟醸原酒　全国新酒鑑評会　金賞受賞酒
DainagawaAkita
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ Akita Sake Enjoyment Party in Akita The 6th cup: Oonogawa. This was the first time I drank this sake. I was hesitant to drink it with Tenka, but when I was told it was a gold medal winner, I thought, well, why not? It was very delicious with a refined and gorgeous aroma. The mouthfeel is not too light or heavy, and the fruity flavor is well balanced, making it a beautiful sake that will appeal to everyone. Personally, I would like to drink it while watching cherry blossoms or the moon.
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Azakura純米大吟醸　無濾過原酒　星あかり45％
Azakura ShuzoAkita
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ Akita Sake Enjoyment Party in Akita The 5th glass: Asakura This was the first time I drank this sake. It is made from a sake rice called Hoshiakari, which was developed in the 1990s by the Research and Development Center of Tohoku Electric Power Co. It is dry (+2), but the natural sweetness and umami of the rice makes it not feel so dry. It is the most sake-like sake we had at the event (the other was Amanoto Junmai Hoshiakari brewed), and it tastes good even when it gets warm. I would like to pair it with nabe (hot pot) or simmered dishes in the cold winter months. The pairing with Kayaki was great!
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Maruhi純米大吟醸　マル飛　別誂
HiraizumihonpoAkita
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Preference ★★★★☆ Akita Sake Enjoyment Party in Akita The 4th glass: Hiraizumi I was completely captivated by Marubi, which I drank before, because it was so delicious. The balance of acidity and sweetness is very pleasant. I bought it. I also drank the Yamahai Junmai test brew, but Marutobi was by far my favorite. For those who like sourness, this is a must have.
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Aramasa亜麻猫スパーク
Aramasa ShuzoAkita
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ Akita Sake in Akita Third glass: Shinmasa. Flax cat sparkling. It is a juice, sweeter than No.6 but dry because it is sparkling. My impression after 3 glasses is that Shinsei should be drunk well chilled. It is best to drink it as soon as you get it, without hanging around looking for an entrée. The event started at 11:00 a.m., but they started serving the sake a little before the event started, probably because the line was getting long. It was a luxury to be able to compare the different types of sake.
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Aramasaタンジェリン2024
Aramasa ShuzoAkita
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Preference ★★★★☆ Akita Sake Enjoyment Party in Akita The 2nd glass: Shinmasa No gasiness. I like the light sweetness and the light yet umami taste. Among the three types of Shinmasa, this one was my favorite.
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ Akita Sake Enjoyment Party in Akita The first glass: Shinmasa No.6 Delicate. Like clean water. You don't feel like you are drinking sake, so even people who don't like sake can enjoy it. It was perfect for the first toast. In fact, this is a special version for the Akita Sake Enjoyment Party. I have never had the regular version, so unfortunately I could not tell the difference.
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Ritsurin純米火入れ　金沢西根
Kuribayashi ShuzotenAkita
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For the record. Ritsurin. Misato Nishiki produced in the Nishine area of Kanazawa is used. There is also Rokugo Higashine in a different district.
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Ritsurin純米火入れ　六郷東根
Kuribayashi ShuzotenAkita
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For the record. Ritsurin. It is made from Misato Nishiki harvested in a district called Rokugo Higashine. There is also Kanazawa Nishine, which is the same Misato Nishiki but from a different district. It is recommended to compare the differences between the different districts.
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Kawanakajima Genbu純米吟醸　山恵錦
ShusenkuranoNagano
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Preferred ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ While the usual Kawanakajima Genmai is moist, elegant, and sweet, this one has a unique taste with a strong lactic acidity, like the top layer of yogurt. If you drink it thinking of the usual Genmai, you will wonder what it is. If you drink it thinking of the usual Genmai, you will wonder what it is. In fact, some people who drank this one said, "What's wrong with Genmai? I heard some people say, "What's wrong with it? Personally, I thought it was just like this and drank it normally because it did not have an unpleasant sour taste. However, I still prefer the usual Genmai.
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Mimurosugi純米吟醸　雄町　ひやおろし
Imanishi ShuzoNara
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Preference ★★★★☆ The third cup of Omachi was Mimuro Sugi! The master, who loves sake, was surprised after a long time because it was so delicious! He said it was the best recommendation. I couldn't help drinking it when I heard that. It was delicious.
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Juyondai中取り上諸白　赤磐雄町　純米大吟醸
Takagi ShuzoYamagata
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Preference ★★★★☆ The second glass of Yumachi was Jyushidai! I was lucky enough to have a chance to meet a Yumachi of Jyushidai. When it is a Jyushidai, Junmai Daiginjo, Akaban Yumachi, and Nakadori, there is no choice but to drink it. It was delicious. I should have recorded it while my memory is still vivid.
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Wakanami純米吟醸　雄町
Wakanami ShuzoFukuoka
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ My favorite Omachi 3 times in a row. The first cup is Wakanami! I had heard that their honjozo is cheap and delicious! I had heard of Wakanami's reputation for cheap and tasty honjozo, and had been wanting to check it out sometime. By chance, I came across Junmai Ginjo Omachi this time. It was delicious. I don't remember the details because I drank so many things that day.
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Ippakusuisei純米大吟醸　改良信交
Fukurokuju ShuzoAkita
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ The last of my husband's Akita souvenirs is a Junmai Daiginjo made from rice called Kaihatsu-Shinko, which was created in Akita Prefecture, from ICHIHAKUSUINARI, which cannot be purchased because there is no special distributor in the local area! This is apparently only available at Sugakyu. I liked its light, yet delicious flavor with a crisp aftertaste. Wine glass recommended.
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Preferred ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ The last sake I got on my trip to Niigata, Episode 4.2, a Junmai Ginjo-shu made with Yamae-Nishiki from the Koshi-Ichi series, a limited-edition product of Echigo Tsurukame. As stated on the label, it is light and slightly effervescent, with a juicy acidity reminiscent of grapefruit. It would be a good match with light pasta and salads with shellfish and vegetables. Please enjoy it with a glass of wine.
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This cup of sake was purchased during a trip to Niigata. I was attracted by the cute label and bought a packet, but perhaps because I forgot to drink it and it got old, I didn't like the taste. It was sweet but tasted sour. I will keep the cup and soak in the memories of the trip.
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Hanamura純米吟醸　雄町
Ryozeki ShuzoAkita
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Preference ★★★★☆ Hana Yuu Omachi. When I found out that Rikuwada and Yumachi were available in four-pack bottles, I made a reservation and bought them. Sweetness I like as I imagined. Full, thick, robust (I don't have the vocabulary 🥲), sweet and delicious. It was just like I thought it would be - delicious - and it went down smoothly. Surprisingly sharp and crisp without being lazy. Personally, I liked it.
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Preference ★★★★☆ My husband bought this bottle in Akita. The store staff recommended that I enjoy the changes in flavor over several days after opening the bottle, so I enjoyed it slowly over a week or more as they recommended. I liked the umami flavor, mild sweetness, and acidity that is typical of a sake made from the traditional sake brewing method, and the soft, bubbly taste. I used to like sake best when the bottle was just opened, but this one was certainly a fun (and delicious) change. I recommend drinking it at the temperature indicated on the label, after taking it out of the refrigerator for a little while. The fullness and depth of flavor is different. I think this would also be delicious heated. The price is reasonable and surprising.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Good evening, ochi😃. At first I saw it as "Ushi-san" 😱. It's interesting how the taste of sake 🍶 changes after opening the bottle and with changes in temperature range!
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Thanks for the comment ✨ Actually, that's what it looked like to me at first glance too lol. As you said, the change in flavor is what makes sake so appealing! The more I drink, the more I am captivated by it: ☺️
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