KoshinokagetoraJunmai Ginjo
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Rich and full mouthfeel. Best very cold and after having been open a while. There are definite undertones of marshmallow that I'm not huge on but it's very smooth.
7/10
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Opened yesterday and left in the fridgeovernight. Very soft and delicate. Good subtle flavor of cucumber and stone fruit. Very nice and clean finish.
9/10
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Didn't take notes on first open yesterday but on day two I find this sake very soft and smooth. Lots of lychee, quince. A nice drink. 8/10
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On 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
UonumaNoujun Junmai
Bullwinkle
Very 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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Very nice on first open. Soft and clean, dry texture, light acidic finish. Understated flavor with notes of umami, jasmine, and bread.
8/10
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A 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.
MatsunokotobukiJunmai Tochigi 14
Bullwinkle
On 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
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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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MatsunokotobukiHonjozo Otoko No Yujyo
Bullwinkle
Wonderfully soft and delicate on first taste. Smooth, dry, mouthfeel; no burn; notes of mushroom, forest, moss. Definitely one of my favorites so far.
9/10
TamajimanYamaha Junmai Genshu
Bullwinkle
Quite 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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Very 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.
GinbanBanshu 50 Junmai Daiginjo
Bullwinkle
Had 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.
Bullwinkle
Well 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.
Bullwinkle
Really 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
IchijimaSoto Junmai Daiginjo
Bullwinkle
8/10. Light and crisp mouthfeel; a bright flavor either good depth; a bit of heat on the finish but clean. All in all an excellent offering for my palate.
Meibou Yohanotsuki"Midnight Moon"
Bullwinkle
7/10. Forward flavor but very pleasant. Clean texture with a bit of minerality and a bit astringent on the finish.
FukugokoroSakuragawa Futsushu
Bullwinkle
9/10. Very understated but nuanced flavor. Light and soft texture with pepper and herbs on the finish. Very much my style of a sake.
SawahimeJunmai Ginjo
Bullwinkle
7/10. Very nice texture and full flavor. Lots of apple. Much more appetizing after it was opened for a few days as it seemed to relax a bit.
YaegakiBlack Bottle
Bullwinkle
7/10. Round flavor and balanced.
Bullwinkle
7/10. I enjoyed it most when chilled and with food. Full nose and flavor.