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It is quite dry. It goes well with nabe (hot pot). It is good to have it warmed up.
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AKABU純米大吟醸
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AKABU is as good as it should be. It is fruity and has a deep, unclouded flavor.
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I had Kurehaaru for the first time in decades. I was reminded of the time 40 years ago when there was a bar in Umeda that was directly owned and operated by the company. While it has an authentic taste, it is also a little light and flavorful, making it perfect for a mealtime drink. It is even better if you drink it warm.
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Kokuryu220周年記念酒
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I received this sake at a Japanese restaurant that I sometimes visit. They challenged the 6th, 7th, and 8th generations of Kuroryu to make sake. All of them were straight sake with absolutely no cloying taste. My preference was for the 6th generation sake, which was neat and dry, just like the Showa period (?). I think my preference would be the 6th generation sake, which is neat and dry, just like the Showa era. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to taste such sake.
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Fusano KankikuTrue White 純米大吟醸 雄町50 無濾過生原酒
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Daiginjo from Omachi. It is refreshing, sweet and delicious. It is the best.
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Denshu純米大吟醸 斗瓶取り
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It's New Year's, so I opened a bottle of my favorite Tasake. It's mellow, smooth, and nice.
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Since it was New Year's Eve, I opened a bottle of Jyushiyo. It's so good! My wife and I opened a bottle in no time.
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Dassai磨き その先へ
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I haven't had otters in years. It is indeed "Shine and Beyond". It has a clear taste and a nice aftertaste.
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Kubota萬寿 純米大吟醸
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I bought a 2 year old Manju, but it had developed a hiney aroma. It must have been poorly stored. It was a pity, but when I heated it up, I didn't mind so much.
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Zaku純米大吟醸 新酒
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I got a new bottle (2023.11) that is a bit old. Hmmm. It still has a hint of hiney aroma, but it's not good enough. I guess it would be better if it were warmed up.
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Hououbiden赤判 純米大吟醸 かすみ無濾過本生
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This is an expensive Akaban of Houou Mita, but I was introduced to it by the liquor store as a good deal. It is delicious. Rich aroma and clean taste.
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Kinoenemasamune純米大吟醸 直汲み生原酒
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Junmai Daiginjo from Koshi. Fruity and slightly carbonated, freshly pressed only at this time of year is good.
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Kangiku Meikozo only makes this sake once a year. It has an outstanding taste. The Kangiku that we usually drink is also very good, but this is something else. If it were Jyushiyo, the price would be over 10,000 yen. It is an amazing sake.
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Denkosekkaあらびかり おりがらみ
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My favorite new sake from Electric Light was on tap and I bought it immediately. Pear aroma and taste. Combined with the gassy feeling, it is the best.
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Dewazakura雪女神 純米大吟醸
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Dewazakura is stable. It is very good, with more than enough of the refreshing umami of the Snow Goddess.
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Yamamotoバタフライパープル
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It's sour, juicy, and nice. I haven't had Yamamoto for a long time, but it's nice and elegant.
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