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Just getting started with sake after 12+ years in wine country and I don't think I'll be turning back.

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大関Taru "The Ceremony Sake"
OozekiHyogo
24
BullwinkleOn first open, strong nose of forest floor, thin and smooth mouthfeel, flavors of melon, apple, rose, with a slightly alcohol finish. Left it open and chilled and tried again the second day. Very smooth texture with a mushroom bramble flavor. All told, a very versatile sake. 7/10
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UonumaNoujun Junmai
Shirataki ShuzoNiigata
21
BullwinkleVery soft on the front of the palate at first open. Some nice acidity throughout. I get cacao, celery, and a bit of anise with a rich mouthfeel. Quite nice. 8/10
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Kizakura
Kyoto
23
BullwinkleA very nice drink right at the open. Very pale color, almost clear unless held to the light. The nose is soft umami but the palate is flavorful. Melon, licorice, lycee, straw, with undertones of earthy mushroom. Nice long finish. Looking forward to tasting it after its been open a few hours.
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MatsunokotobukiJunmai Tochigi 14
Matsui ShuzotenTochigi
24
BullwinkleOn first open, mushroom/umami on the nose, plum and melon/apple on the palate. Very smooth texture. Stone and mineral on the finish. A nice drink. 8/10
ことりBullwinkle, nice to meet you ☺️ This is another product of Matsunotsu no Kotobuki that I had the other day, and I found some mushroom and forest-like flavors in some of the flavors.Bullwinkle's comment reassured me.
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TamajimanYamaha Junmai Genshu
Ishikawa ShuzoTokyo
22
BullwinkleQuite flavorful at first open with heavy mushroom umami qualities. Left it overnight and found it much softer and more pleasant the second day. Melon, sweet potato, and a long finish. Very nice once opened for a bit. 8/10
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KurosawaDraft (Seasonal Limited Edition)
黒澤酒造Nagano
17
BullwinkleVery different than most. Bright intense acidity and citrus/yuzu on the palate. Funky and spicy, likely from not being pasteurized. Clean finish. 6/10 on the first taste as it is not really my style.
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GinbanBanshu 50 Junmai Daiginjo
Kinban ShuzoToyama
15
BullwinkleHad this again as I forgot I had already tried it (which, funnily enough, is why I got this app!) and was pleased. On the initial open at room temp it has a forward nose and a strong, almost mushroom umami flavor. Very smooth and soft texture. I believe my previous report was likely from a very chilled bottle but all in all this is a nice drink.
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Sequoia
Sequoia Sake
22
BullwinkleWell so far I've tried to explore Japanese sake only and avoid US based producers, but this one was given to me. All in all its not that bad; smooth, flavorful, dry. A nice drink.
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長譽
Maruishi JozoAichi
33
BullwinkleReally quite nice the second day it was open. It was a bit tight on the first drink but the next day softened well and I got a lot of melon on the palate. 7/10
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