コジコジ
Second from right.
Four kinds of "Takakura" for comparison. It is gentle on the palate, but the umami spreads slowly in the latter half. It is a well-balanced sake that can be enjoyed on its own or with a meal.
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コジコジ
left-most on the right as one faces (it)
Also at "Takakura". As the name suggests, it has a sharpness that makes you feel the sea breeze. It is refreshing but has a core, and goes great with sushi.
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コジコジ
Second from left
At "Kaitenzushi Takakura" in front of Shin-Yamaguchi Station. It has a firm, thick flavor and complexity like Yamahai. I would like to enjoy it lukewarm.
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コジコジ
The drink on the far right.
At a local sake store near the station. Sake with a refreshing dry taste and gorgeous aroma. It has no peculiarities and is perfect as an in-between-dinner drink.
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コジコジ
Kirakucho (Sake meter value +14)
A tangy and spicy taste rises to the palate, followed immediately by the umami of rice and a hint of bitterness. Although sharp and dry, the aftertaste quickly disappears, making it easy to drink.
It was a bottle with grace, perfect for a drink on a hot day.
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コジコジ
At a corner liquor store I passed by in Hakata.
Easy to drink! Good taste. Suitable for aperitifs.
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コジコジ
Only drinking history.
At a yakitori restaurant on a business trip to Hakata.
I drank so much that I don't remember the taste...too bad.
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コジコジ
Only drinking history.
At a yakitori restaurant in Hakata.
Very refreshing.
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コジコジ
Only drinking history.
At a yakitori restaurant on a business trip to Hakata.
Easy to drink, yet firm.
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コジコジ
Only drinking history.
At a yakitori restaurant on a business trip to Hakata.
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コジコジ
Only drinking history.
At a yakitori restaurant on a business trip to Hakata.
It was easy to drink.
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コジコジ
At Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine! Local sake! Delicious!
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コジコジ
On the shinkansen on the way home from the conference.
It's great to be able to drink delicious sake in such a small can.
Mild on the palate. Slightly fruity. Slightly fruity.
You can get drunk well! Great taste!
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コジコジ
On the way home from a conference at a corner bar in Hakata Station.
It is refreshing on the palate, with a strong umami taste and a slight lingering aftertaste. It is delicious without any unpleasant taste!
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コジコジ
The first thing that hits you when you open the bottle is the aroma.
Sweet and fruity, it is juicy like a lychee on the palate.
The acidity and umami spread slowly, and the aftertaste is refreshing.
The slight piquancy accentuates the taste, making it a perfect bottle for a hot day.
How can such a fruity flavor be produced with only rice, koji, and water?
Kouei Kiku, you're not just an ordinary guy after all 🍶✨.
A friend of mine from Saga is going to India for a post, so I chose this Harujion as a bottle for his send-off party.
I paired it with striped hokke, pickled Chinese cabbage, and boiled qinggengcai.
They all complemented the juiciness and freshness of this sake.
It was a night when the loneliness of sending off the guests and the tenderness of the sake sunk in.
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ひなはなママ
Good evening, Kojikoji😄.
The choice of Saga's Koei Chrysanthemum for the farewell party of your friend from Saga is very poignant. I am sure it will be an unforgettable taste of memories. ☺️
I hope we can welcome you again with Koei Chrysanthemum when you come back home again. ✈️
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コジコジ
Thank you for your comment, HinaHanaMama!
It will be three years before my friend returns to Japan. I will definitely welcome them with sake from Saga!
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コジコジ
It's been a while since I bought some sake today. At Imadeya in Kinshicho PARCO.
A four-pack of sake costs about 1,800 yen. Under 2,000 yen for a bottle with this taste is a pretty good price.
The aroma is subdued and the mouthfeel is mild. There is no gaseous sensation, and the mouthfeel is classic and calm.
The umami and acidity spread slowly, and the aftertaste is smooth and clean.
Tonight's accompaniments are hamo and baby squid. The three of us quickly found ourselves drinking the entire bottle.
It was a great hit with my father-in-law and his wife.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hello, Kojikoji 😃.
Imadeya at Kinshicho PARCO! We've been there twice too ‼️ and it's great that you chose Souhyo out of all the great sake 👏!
We hope you had a good dinner with your family 🤗.
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コジコジ
Thanks for your comment, Jay & Nobby!
Sake from Tochigi is delicious, isn't it? I would like to discover more and more!
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コジコジ
My wife gave me this bottle for Father's Day.
The aroma is fresh, muscat-like ginjo aroma.
In the mouth, sweetness and acidity spread softly from the gentle mouthfeel. In the mid-palate, a slight spiciness emerges, and finally it disappears without a trace.
There is no gassiness, and overall, this wine is very fruity and easy to drink.
It was like a cool white wine, a new aspect of sake.
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コジコジ
The aroma is slightly rummy.
In the mouth, it starts out light and sweet...but don't let your guard down.
The spiciness and umami spread from the mid-palate,
The aftertaste is very smooth and clean...this is a "be careful not to drink too much" type of sake.
The fried green pepper and baby sardines, and the crispy grilled chicken thigh.
Both go perfectly with the dish!
The fatty chicken has a great spicy aftertaste, and the green pepper and baby sardines have a savory flavor.
This is the perfect summer dinner 🍶🔥.
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コジコジ
Classic dry junmai sake. When served well chilled, it has a smooth, refreshing taste with a rich, full-bodied flavor,
When served well chilled, it has a full-bodied, refreshing mouthfeel with a clean, crisp finish.
It has no cloying taste and is truly an "easy-to-drink dry sake. The flavor profile becomes more pronounced when served cold.
On this day, I paired it with fresh firefly squid, a souvenir from Toyama.
The local flavors went well together.
A perfect bottle for a quiet evening drink.
Pouring it into a 📷 tin sake cup, the first sip is a clean and elegant "whoa" moment.
We definitely recommend drinking it cold!
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コジコジ
A bottle of sake, well chilled.
This bottle was purchased at a select store in Nishi-Funabashi Station. The aroma is slightly sweet, and when you take a sip, the taste goes from umami to slightly spicy, and then it quickly goes down smoothly. It is truly a beauty of light and dry taste.
It is a perfect match for fresh firefly squid, a Toyama souvenir, and the contrast with the wasabi is also a nice touch.
A toast to early summer in Japan ✨.
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