I bought this sake in 2024 and couldn't remember until I opened the fridge today. The bottle looks very beautiful and has the texture of jadeware. The flavor of the sake is very distinct and still relatively rich after a year.
Due to personal circumstances, I ordered my sake in October 2024 and did not actually receive it until May 2025. Nevertheless, it remains the most surprising sake ever! It goes well with a variety of foods and is very easy to drink straight. Importantly, the flavors do not deteriorate after six months of standing, but rather retain their elegance. When I finished this bottle, I made up my mind to try all of Kangiku Shuzo's products (I later learned that Kenaiyama was already among the best, lol).
Available for repurchase: ★★★★★★
This is a very old drink and too much time has passed to accurately describe the taste. Please note that we will rate it neutrally based on the degree to which we would like to repurchase it.
Available for repurchase *☆☆☆☆
We prefer Stype to Xtype, but as a universal characteristic of Shinsei, it tends to be sweet, so those seeking umami may find it lacking.
Available again★☆☆☆☆
It is a well-known sake brand, but I have yet to find a sake that leaves a lasting impression. I have tried ordering it several times at restaurants, but all of them left me feeling a little underwhelmed. Perhaps the style is not to my taste.
Available again★☆☆☆☆
This is a very old drink and too much time has passed to accurately describe the taste. Please note that we will rate it neutrally based on the degree to which we would like to repurchase it.
Available for repurchase *☆☆☆☆
The clean and beautiful taste is typical of the new wave of sake. Although it is the type favored by women, we still expect it to have a somewhat strong flavor.
Re-purchasable ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
It is an unforgettable taste! I have tried various sake rice varieties of "Jikin" and Hakutsuru-nishiki is my favorite flavor. It has a rich sake body, the umami is not too strong, and while easy to drink, it is not mediocre. It is a taste that clearly engraves in your mind that you have had a great sake. The price is high, but you will want to drink it again.
Available for repurchase at ★★★★★
I won't go into detail about the taste of Shinmasa, since you are probably familiar with it (laughs). For me personally, the sweetness of the S-type is more subdued, and I may prefer it over Yonotori. However, considering the price, I don't think I would purchase it continuously.
Can be repurchased ★★☆☆☆☆☆
It has a rich mouthfeel that is superior to the wines of this brewery. Since a small amount of new sake is produced in limited quantities only every winter, it is difficult to purchase every time, but I cherish the opportunity to have it. The refreshing quality of the sake can be enjoyed straight, but I hear that the flavor is inconsistent from year to year, so I look forward to the next batch.
Available for repurchase: ★★★★☆
This is a very old drink and too much time has passed to accurately describe the taste. Please note that we will rate it neutrally based on the degree to which we would like to repurchase it.
Re-purchasable ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
This is a very old drink and too much time has passed to accurately describe the taste. Please note that we will rate it neutrally based on the degree to which we would like to repurchase it.
Re-purchasable ★★★☆☆☆☆☆
This is a very old drink and too much time has passed to accurately describe the taste. Please note that we will rate it neutrally based on the degree to which we would like to repurchase it.
Re-purchasable ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
This is a very old drink and too much time has passed to accurately describe the taste. Please note that we will rate it neutrally based on the degree to which we would like to repurchase it.
Available for repurchase *☆☆☆☆
This is a very old drink and too much time has passed to accurately describe the taste. Please note that we will rate it neutrally based on the degree to which we would like to repurchase it.
Available for repurchase *☆☆☆☆