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居酒屋に行った時に「あ、このお酒知ってる。美味しいよね」って言えるようになりたい。自分のお気に入りの日本酒を見つけたい。そんな気持ちでさけのわを始めてみました。 〈好みスコア〉各2点満点 ①香り→華やかすぎず、やわらかいフルーティー ②口当たり→ほどよいガス感・ピリ感、甘すぎない ➂中味→旨味・苦味・酸味のバランス、やや苦味寄り ④後味→キレ良くスッと消える ⑤値段→四合瓶で2,000円以下

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Hakkaisanブルーボトル特別本醸造
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Seijo Ishii (成城石井)
家飲み部
35
コジコジ
Special Honjozo Hakkaisan Blue Bottle Polishing ratio 55%, alcohol 15.5 degrees. It is said to be the official sake of the Dodgers support project. My wife called me and said, "Let's drink today. So I chose a bottle with my wife's taste. I chose a classic, light, dry sake. The aroma was fruity and unobtrusive. The mouthfeel is smooth, with a hint of acidity and umami in the middle part of the bottle. The aftertaste is dry and crisp. My impression is that it is more "light and umami" than "light and dry. It is a bottle that goes well with meals without getting tired of drinking. Preferred Score: 7/10 Aroma: 1.5|Mouthfeel: 1.0|Medium: 1.0|Final taste: 1.5|Price: 2 👩‍🦰 Wife: 8-9/10
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COCOSHIGA (ここ滋賀)
外飲み部
25
コジコジ
Omi Tohei Junmai Shu Unpasteurized Sake (Masumoto Shuzo Brewery, Shiga) Rice: Ginbukiyuki, 65% polished rice, 17% alcohol, manufactured 2025.7 (brewing year R5) The aroma has a hint of alcohol and koji-derived nuances. The mouthfeel has a slight sense of maturity. The mid-palate is dominated by umami and acidity, with a lingering aftertaste. Overall, it is classic and somewhat robust. Since the brewing year is R5, the sake was brewed before the end of June 2024 and stored for nearly a year in its raw state before being bottled. This gives the impression of a mellowness and thickness. Preferred Score: 6.0/10 Aroma: 1.0|Mouthfeel: 1.0|Medium: 1.0|Final taste: 1.0|Price: 2 This is an interesting bottle with an interesting "roundness in spite of being a nama-shu". I think I am gradually getting to know the expression of the aging process of nama-shu (laugh).
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COCOSHIGA (ここ滋賀)
外飲み部
28
コジコジ
Matsunotsu no Tsukasa, Junmai, additive-free, brewer's yeast Alcohol 15%, Polishing ratio 65%. Additive-free brewing with brewer's yeast. The aroma is full and calm, and the mouthfeel is smooth. The mid-palate is well-balanced between acidity and umami, and finishes crisp and clean. It has a natural flavor typical of "additive-free, brewer's yeast" sake, and is enjoyable as a quiet food sake. Preference score: 7.0/10 Aroma: 1.0|Mouthfeel: 1.0|Medium: 1.5|Final taste: 1.5|Price: 2 A bottle with a light aftertaste and a reassuring feeling that will go well with any dish.
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Somanotenguうすにごり純米吟醸原酒生酒無濾過槽しぼり
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COCOSHIGA (ここ滋賀)
外飲み部
26
コジコジ
Furozumi Soma no Tengu Junmai Ginjyo Light Nigori Nama-nagori Nama-nagori Wooden tank with Tenbin Shibori 100% Yamadanishiki produced in Shiga Prefecture, brewed with a yeast from the brewery, 17% alcohol by volume. The aroma is gorgeous. The mouthfeel is slightly sweet, with no gassiness. Sourness and bitterness appear in the mid-palate and finish with a refreshing bitterness. The softness of nigori and the robustness of the wooden tank balance pressing coexist, making it very drinkable. Preferred Score: 8.5/10 Aroma: 1.5|Mouthfeel: 1.0|Medium: 2.0|Finish: 2.0|Price: 2.0 The mellowness of nigori and the bitter sharpness of the aftertaste make this an addictive bottle.
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Hidakami芳醇辛口純米吟醸 弥助純米吟醸
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Imadeya Sumida
家飲み部
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コジコジ
Today is sobriety day. But since dinner was bonito sashimi, I bought a bottle of Hidakami "Yasuke" for my wife and father-in-law. I have had it before so I'll hold off and post it as an evaluation note. 👩‍🦰 Wife: 7/10 "A little sweet?" Impression. I wonder if the umami was perceived as sweetness. Aroma of ginjo? 👨‍🦳 Father-in-law: 8/10 "Excellent", then just barely "Superior". Good!
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi Kozhikozhi 😃 I can't believe you bought Hidakami-san to go with your entrée while you yourself are abstaining from alcohol! That's a great mentality 🤗. And your wife finds Hidakami dry taste sweet! You are a strong man 😁Noby and I seem to have the same taste!
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コジコジ
Hi Jay & Nobby! Thank you for your comments! Even if you can't drink, I'd be happy if you enjoy my choice of alcohol. My wife and I have different tastes and preferences, so maybe that's what it comes down to... lol.
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Seijo Ishii (成城石井)
家飲み部
29
コジコジ
I bought this at the supermarket for a quick drink. The aroma is fresh, the mouthfeel is light, and the middle taste is sweet and dry. The aftertaste is clean and easy to drink, and I felt the atmosphere of a light, dry Niigata sake. My wife and father-in-law liked it very much. I think this bottle is suitable for those who like the classic type. Preference score: 6.5/10 Aroma: 1.0|Mouthfeel: 1.0|Medium: 1.0|Final taste: 1.5|Price: 2 👩‍🦰 Wife: 7-8/10 👨‍🦳 Father-in-law: 7/10
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松尾自慢Re:make純米吟醸原酒無濾過
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
家飲み部
30
コジコジ
I met this bottle at a liquor store where I sometimes drop by. I was excited even before opening the bottle, because it was a "surefire Kangiku" and distributed only in Chiba. The concept of using local rice and water to make sake that Matsuo and Chiba can be proud of is wonderful. The sake was right in the middle of my favorite. The aroma is gently fruity like a pear. The mouthfeel is sharp and smooth, with a moderate sweetness and a pleasant gasiness. The medium-bodied palate has a well-balanced harmony of acidity, bitterness, and spiciness. The aftertaste is refreshing, with a dry bitterness that quickly breaks off. The price is also very reasonable at around 1,500 yen for a four-pack bottle. The only drawback is that it is rare and hard to find. The best accompaniment is sashimi and sushi purchased at the supermarket, and it goes great with them. My favorite score: 9.5/10 Aroma: 2.0|Mouthfeel: 1.5|Medium: 2.0|Final taste: 2.0|Price: 2.0 → Full marks if the mouthfeel is a little less sweet!
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家飲み部
37
コジコジ
A bottle that had been lying dormant at a friend's house for a long time was opened because it was a waste. It has a strong sense of maturity, and although we usually refrain from rating it, it has a Shaoxing-like atmosphere when paired with Chinese food. The mellow richness and aroma derived from the aging process was a perfect match for the food, and we enjoyed it. The container is cute. (*No preference score)
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Daishichi爽快冷酒純米生酛
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Seijo Ishii (成城石井)
家飲み部
35
コジコジ
I bought it at Seijo Ishii on my way home from work and chilled it overnight before serving. The aroma is full, and the mouthfeel is slightly sweet and mild. The inside is dry and umami, with a slight tangy taste, but it is also unique. The aftertaste is a little bitter. Cool it well and you can enjoy its freshness and the depth of the sake's traditional sake yeast. Preferred Score: 6.5/10 Aroma: 1.5|Mouthfeel: 1.0|Medium: 1.0|Final taste: 1.0|Price: 2.0
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家飲み部
37
コジコジ
A souvenir from a friend in Gunma. The aroma is rather gorgeous and the mouthfeel is mellow. The inside is dry with a slightly cloying taste and a clean aftertaste. Made with local rice, Koudou-Shinko, it has a simple and crisp taste. A bottle that can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Preferred Score: 6.5/10 Aroma: 1.5|Mouthfeel: 1.0|Medium: 1.0|Final taste: 1.0|Price: 2.0
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イオンフードスタイル 墨田横川店
家飲み部
29
コジコジ
Purchased at a nearby supermarket. The aroma is full and the mouthfeel is sharp. The sweetness in the middle is a little bit cloying and leaves a long aftertaste of bitterness. The price is attractive for daily evening drinking, and the high cost performance is excellent. Preference Score: 6.5/10 Aroma: 1.0|Mouthfeel: 1.5|Medium: 1.0|Final taste: 1.0|Price: 2.0
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Kinoenemasamuneやわらか 地の恵純米
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房の駅
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コジコジ
A super-cosy bottle that can be bought on a whim at a roadside station. It can be carried at room temperature and costs less than 2,000 yen. And most importantly, it has a taste that is right up my alley. The aroma is slightly fruity and the mouthfeel is sharp. The tangy stimulation is pleasant, with a strong flavor and a light bitterness in the middle. The aftertaste is smoothly cut and well balanced, making it easy to pair with meals. I bought it as a gift for a distant relative, but I also bought a bottle for home and enjoyed it cold. My wife and I quickly emptied a four-pack of it together with seasonal sea bream sashimi (laugh). I highly recommend this sake for both everyday drinking and as a gift. Preference score: 8.5/10 Aroma: 1.5|Mouthfeel: 1.5|Medium: 2|Final taste: 1.5|Price: 2 → Highly satisfying in terms of both cost and taste. It has a perfect balance of sharpness and umami, and is a candidate for a regular sake.
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大嶺3粒 火入れ 山田錦
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Imadeya Sumida
外飲み部
32
コジコジ
Lunchtime drinking at PARCO's Imadeya (lol). Although it is not listed as a sake with a specific name, the rice polishing ratio is 50%, so it is in fact a junmai daiginjo. The aroma is gorgeous, with a fruity melon-like ginjo aroma. The mouthfeel is mellow and soft, with a slightly sweet but umami flavor. The aftertaste is clean and crisp, giving the impression that the sweetness is not dragged down. We paired it with a rare piece of tuna grilled on a half-skewer, but it did not clash with the flavor of the ingredients and went well with them in an elegant way. It is easy to drink despite its sweetness, and can be enjoyed on its own or with a meal. Preferred Score: 7/10] Aroma: 2/2|Mouthfeel: 1/2|Medium: 1/2|Final taste: 2/2|Price: 1/2 → Excellent drinkability with a crisp aroma and aftertaste. If it were a little less sweet, I would like it even more.
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家飲み部
30
コジコジ
100% Honorific Fuji Kihei Special Junmai Honorifuji (Shizuoka Brewery, Shizuoka) The slightly sweet, gentle mouthfeel is harmonized with the full flavor and mild acidity typical of Etsuyofuji, resulting in a clean taste typical of Shizuoka. The lingering aftertaste fades away quickly, and the lightness is pleasant without tiring. It is a well-balanced sake that is easy to pair with food and can also be enjoyed on its own. We were very happy to have received this sake from our relatives in Shizuoka. Preference Score: 7/10 Aroma: 1|Mouthfeel: 1|Medium: 1|Final Taste: 2|Price: 2 → This is an easy-drinking beer that goes well with a meal. It has no outstanding individuality, but it is a bottle that can be enjoyed with peace of mind, including the price.
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浦島
外飲み部
35
コジコジ
The refreshing fruity aroma spreads with a gentle gaseous sensation. While refreshing, it also has a solid core of umami, making it a bottle that is "just right for today's mood. It has a pleasantly refreshing aftertaste and will accompany any dish. As the name suggests, this is a sake to be enjoyed on a calm day in a relaxed atmosphere.
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