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33(13.41%)
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22(8.94%)
abe
18(7.32%)
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17(6.91%)
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11(4.47%)

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46(10.43%)
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鮨 将司
57(18.1%)
Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
53(16.83%)
Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
40(12.7%)
五音
33(10.48%)
すし久遠
25(7.94%)

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The second cup was Hirotogawa. It is labeled "special junmai" (as was the first cup, Bunkajin), but the rice polishing ratio is 55%, so the taste is quite clear and clean. The aroma is also subdued, but the soft umami and sweetness of the rice spreads in the mouth. Of course, the sharpness is good. The gradation of flavors from the first cup is nice. The timing of the transition from knob to nigiri takes it up a gear.
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Bunkajin辛口純米酒
ArisawaKochi
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Bunkajin dry Junmai sake. Since this is my first time at a sushi restaurant, I will leave the drink completely up to you. The aroma is subdued and the mouthfeel is fresh. It is easy to drink and has a nice sharpness, so it is suitable for the first cup. The sake is perfect as a first drink, and the tsumami will go well with it. Bunkajin is often seen at sushi restaurants.
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Buyu滋賀山田錦2017BY純米吟醸
BuyuIbaraki
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五音
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A slightly different valor. seems to be made with rice from 2017. But manufactured in 2025? Does that mean it was packed? I'm not sure, but the taste is easily recognizable and mature. It has a savory, or perhaps indescribably sweet and bitter depth like whiskey, which I quite like. Maybe this kind of alcohol is not usually distributed, but even if it were, I wouldn't dare to buy it. But it is delicious.
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Hidakami初しぼり　かすみ酒
Hirako ShuzoMiyagi
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五音
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It's a hikakami for fish. Pitchy, slightly effervescent, and fresh on the palate. The taste is three-dimensional, with a gentle sweetness and umami mixed with oriki. It has a good sharpness and can be drunk rapidly.
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ma-ki-
sikamaru if you're going to do it with fish, it's got to be hikakami 🎵😁✨✨I got it earlier this year and it was a really good drink 😋.
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sikamaru
Hello, ma-ki-. Hidakami tends to be regarded as a rather common sake, but it is really useful in restaurants.
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Senkinモダン　肆式原酒生酒無濾過貴醸酒
せんきんTochigi
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
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Modern Sentori Kijoshu. This is a very don't-miss favorite among kijo-zake. Overall, it is clear and not so heavy, but the sweetness has depth. It is not so heavy, but it has a deep sweetness. I personally find kijoshu to be a bit special, and my mood when drinking it is quite limited. It is a little heavy, so it is necessary to have a day off the next day or some other condition. But with this one, I can enjoy kijoshu without worrying too much about the details. It is also a good entry model for beginners of kijoshu.
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すし久遠
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The last one is Yukino Kayasha Yamahai. It is so stable that no explanation is needed any more. It is a monster that I can enjoy such a refreshing Yamahai, which I am not supposed to be good at, and it is distributed everywhere. It is still delicious.
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Naminooto秋あがり　はかり売り純米大吟醸生酒
Naminooto ShuzoShiga
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すし久遠
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sikamaru
The second drink is Nani no Oto, a familiar name at this restaurant. This sake is sold by the bottle, so it is not normally distributed. It is the best part of drinking outside. The taste is very beautiful. It goes down your throat smoothly with a subtle taste and aroma of rice. It is a nostalgic sake that can take a break in the middle of a meal.
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Tenbi辛天特別純米
Choshu ShuzoYamaguchi
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すし久遠
50
sikamaru
This is my first spicy heaven. I am a sweet person, so I rarely buy dry sake on my own, but this is a good choice. I thought it would be plump because it is a junmai sake, but it is quite clean and fresh. It is clear and easy to drink, and somehow has a nice sharpness. I guess that is why it is labeled "dry," but the impression is that it disappears quickly, rather than being overtaken by acidity and bitterness. I think that is why it is called "Dry." Sake dryness is very deep.
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Gangi乃壱純米原酒生酒無濾過
Yaoshin ShuzoYamaguchi
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
50
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Ganki Junmai Sake. The Ganki is a sake that I personally can't go wrong with, like Kakura, Hakurakusei, and Yukino Kayasha. It is not modern or flashy, but it is a delicious sake, and it has a certain elegance. Since it is a junmai sake, the mild aroma of rice that is typical of junmai sake and the umami that spreads on the palate do not disappoint. And yet, the freshness of the unfiltered raw sake gives the impression that it is so well put together. I thought it would be a bit rougher and more complex, but it is quite beautiful. It is delicious.
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ma-ki-
Good evening, sikamaru! I also had a bottle of GANKI No.1 yesterday 🎵 I have the impression that all Ganki sake is safe to drink, but No.1 is also very drinkable and delicious 😋.
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sikamaru
Hi ma-ki-. I see that you are under the impression that Ganki is a good sake. I don't have basic knowledge about it, so your comments and posts are really informative. Thank you very much.
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
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An alternative to the instrumental Masamune. Since it is made with hops, it is treated as other brewed sake, not sake. The fresh and crisp aroma is probably derived from hops. The taste is very mild and clear. When people think of hops, they think of beer and at the same time associate it with bitterness, but there is no bitterness at all. After a few days, the impression of freshness and aroma diminishes, and the original round flavor of sake comes through. The initial fresh impression is intense and the aroma through the nose is invigorating, but after some time has passed, it is an interesting sake that can be enjoyed in a relaxed manner. It is something similar to the way one enjoys wine, isn't it?
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The last bottle I purchased at the sake qoobe Yokote store was a red dragonfly. It is the only autumn-like time this year. The aroma is mild, and the taste is acidic like Senkou, but the acidity itself is a little soft. It has a relaxed taste with a slight lactic acidity. Perhaps because it is already matured, the flavor does not change much even after a few days. Anyway, it is a sake that can be drunk slowly and in a fall-like manner.
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Denshu秋田酒こまち純米吟醸
Nishida ShuzotenAomori
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Tasake (rice wine) purchased at Sake no qoobe Yokote store. Akita Sake Komachi. The orange label is very seasonal. To be honest, I am not sure about the characteristics of Akita Sake Komachi, but the taste of rice is strong and has a clear outline. However, it is not the kind that disappears after a quick drink. The acidity and bitterness round out the overall umami, and the final crispness is good, so I think it can be used as a mealtime sake as well. It is a delicious sake with a highly finished base, as is typical of tasake, and with a distinctive character that comes through.
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大嶺3粒　秋麗かすみ生酒 雄町
大嶺酒造Yamaguchi
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This is an autumn sake from Omine, purchased at Sake no qoobe Yokote. It is an autumn sake, but it is fresh and unpasteurized. However, compared to the usual Omine, it is a bit silky and lactic, not juicy. It has a complex flavor characteristic of Omachi, but the overall taste is mellow and soft. That area has an autumnal sake-like feel to it, which makes it slow and easy. From the perspective of Omine lovers, it is a bit of a change, but it is important to feel the season, isn't it?
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Sake purchased from sake qoobe continues. Abeno Gold, I haven't had it for a long time. It's a little expensive, but when I come across it, I feel a little better and buy it. It is designed as a food sake, so the aroma is not that strong. The taste is fresh and fruity, but the sweetness and umami spread from the mid-palate, and the acidity and bitterness tighten up toward the end. It is a sake that has a royal road feel to it, and it is like a combination of all of the above. Yet, it does not make you tired of drinking. Personally, I prefer the third day after opening the bottle, as the acidity and bitterness become mellow.
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sikamaru
Purchased at sake qoobe yokote store. It has been a long time since I tried a new brand. I think the POP label said it was a sweet sake, but it is sweet and heavy. It does not have a strong aroma, but it has a strong umami and sweetness in the mouth. It is very satisfying to drink. The sourness and alcohol taste comes later, It is also quite strong. A small amount is enough to satisfy the palate, so it is a perfect after-dinner drink.
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Senkinレトロ　壱式
せんきんTochigi
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Purchased at the sake qoobe Yokote store. I finally found a retro one. I would like to compare the modern, classic, and retro drinks again, but I can't do that at home, so I'll just compare them by image. Retro is impressive for its soft acidity (like lactic acid bacteria). Classic is the same, but I feel it is stronger. It is also transparent, so it finishes nicely, but unlike Modern and Classic, it has a pleasant feeling of flavor spreading in the mouth. This is the lineup of Ichi Shiki alone. If you combine it with other brands, you can live on Sengoku alone. It is wonderful.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hello sikamaru😃! Hi sikamaru 😃 Oh! You finally went retro: ‼️ It's really a great lineup👍
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鮨 将司
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sikamaru
A collaboration of Hakurakusei. You can't tell from the label, but once you drink it, you will be convinced that it is Hakurakusei. The fourth glass of Hakurakusei is the last of the sushi. It is easy to drink and the clear and stable Hakurakusei is sinking in. It was a perfect drink to end the meal as it gave me a sense of relief as if I had traveled a lot and returned home. Thank you very much for the meal.
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Glorious Mt.Fujisnake eye純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過
Fuji ShuzoYamagata
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鮨 将司
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The third drink is Eiko-Fuji. It is a snake eye. It is written "wine yeast" and the bottle is wine, so it looks like a white wine, perhaps because of the image. It is a Junmai Daiginjo, so it is refreshing and dry overall, but the spreading aroma and acidity are soft, so it is like a Japanese sake in that way. It is not heavy, and the astringent taste makes it a perfect match for the strong flavor of the middle part of the nigiri.
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Sharaku備前雄町純米吟醸
Miyaizumi ShuzoFukushima
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鮨 将司
47
sikamaru
The second glass is Koraku. This is a slightly luxurious sake to go with the first part of the nigiri. The aroma is fresh and elegant. The aroma is fresh and elegant, the flavor is soft and goes well with the crisp sushi rice. It is refreshing, crisp, and perfect. It's been a long time since I've had it, It's a good choice for a meal.
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AKABUsparkling galaxy
赤武酒造Iwate
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鮨 将司
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First drink. Galaxy in Akabu. Might be my first time. Compared to the Tasake microbubbles I had the other day, it's a little more refreshing, with a little more acidity. But as a base, it's quite sweet and more like champagne than sake. It's perfect as an introduction to the food I'm about to cook, but I still think sparkling is pretty special when you buy and drink it at home. I'll end up buying it, though.
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