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24(12.12%)
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15(7.58%)
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14(7.07%)
abe
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10(5.05%)

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37(10.08%)
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35(9.54%)
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33(8.99%)
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
53(19.85%)
鮨 将司
44(16.48%)
Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
28(10.49%)
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28(10.49%)
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Haneya酒米探索シリーズ　華吹雪純米吟醸
Fumigiku ShuzoToyama
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新宿高島屋 和洋酒売場
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Haneya is not a miss. The label is a project called "Sake Rice Exploration Series," and is a local souvenir. But the taste is modern. It has a mineral taste and a sweet, refreshing taste. It is easy to drink and gone in no time. Since it is a series, I am interested in the others.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi sikamaru😃 I'm sure you're right about the feather shop ‼️ how's that intense 🤗 I haven't had a drink in a long time 😋.
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sikamaru
Hi Jay & Nobby. I feel like I'm underestimating Haneya in some way. Maybe it's just me. Sorry Haneya. It's always delicious.
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
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This is my first sake, jackets. While there are many different sake labels, I think there are surprisingly few of this kind of craft design fashionable type. It looks like a gourd. Aside from its appearance, it has a fizzy, acidic, and lactic acidic taste that is refreshing and pleasant to the palate. The individual assertions are not too strong, and the sweetness envelops and finishes with a slight bitterness, so it is easy to understand the ups and downs of the flavors and can be said to be honestly delicious. The brewery itself was founded in 1819, so it is a long-established business. Is the master brewer new? I am curious about more sake.
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
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Three grains of Oumine in the flow of Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is no longer in my personal hall of fame on its own, so there is nothing more to say about it, but compared to Wakamusume, it is more juicy and has a shorter aftertaste, I guess. Both are my favorite tastes, though, In terms of drinkability, I would say that Omine is the better choice.
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Wakamusume薄花桜純米吟醸
Araya ShuzoYamaguchi
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藤小西酒類販売場
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I was curious about Wakamusume because I used to drink it at a yakitori restaurant and found it delicious. I happened to find it at a maniacal liquor store and bought it. The last time I had it, it was a Junmai Daiginjo, a good one I think, but the overall impression was the same: delicious. It is sweet, so it may be different for different tastes, but it is clear and not too mild, so you can drink it rather refreshingly. I like Yamaguchi Prefecture's sake after all.
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藤小西酒類販売場
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The smallest in Japan? It is said to be the smallest sake brewery in Japan. It is handmade in the traditional way, and the flavor of the rice can be felt well. Personally, I don't like the taste of sake that is too naturalistic, but this sake has not only a natural flavor, but also a refined taste and is delicious. However, I am not sure when we will see it again.
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Yamamotoバタフライパープル
YamamotoAkita
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酒のくりはら
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It has been a long time since I bought it. Yamamoto. Probably my first Butterfly Purple. Overall, it has a nice sharp taste. I may have chilled it a little too much, It is juicy, acidic, and tasty, so I would say it is a deep dry wine. It's like pure black with a touch of sex appeal. I think they probably thought a lot about the relationship between the color and the taste.
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潮待ち
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Jikin's Hachitan-Nishiki. It has a gorgeous aroma and a beautiful mouthfeel. After the beautiful sweetness, the umami flavor seems to extend forever. It is the best. It may seem that sweetness may become dull, and strong umami may become boring, but there is no such feeling at all, It is a sake that can be enjoyed endlessly.
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ma-ki-
Hi sikamaru, good evening. I saw your review and drooled 🤤. This one is sitting in my cellar right now 🎵 I was looking forward to my first bottle of Hachitaro, as it was the first time I had ever had it fired up, but now that I've seen your post, I'm even more excited 😊.
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sikamaru
Good evening, ma-ki-. I envy you having these drinks in your cellar. I look forward to your review.
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Sakuyabi直汲み純米吟醸荒走り
Kimusume ShuzoGunma
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潮待ち
36
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I had never heard of Sakiyami before. Something about the name and the label made it sound delicious, so I ordered it. It was a little gassy and tangy. It has a beautiful aroma and a refreshing mouthfeel. There is a fair amount of sweetness, but it is not dull, supported by the acidity. A slight bitterness finishes it off. Delicious. I would like to look for it at liquor stores in the future.
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Yuki DarumaUAスネーク貴醸酒
せんきんTochigi
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酒のクーベ
37
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I bought it...UA Snake. Even at a liquor store in Akita, there were only 2 bottles left on the day of arrival. It is very popular. The carbonation was firm, and it gushed out a little when the bottle was opened. When mixed well, it had an aftertaste that we did not feel last time. The mouthfeel was refreshing, and the carbonation and the sweetness typical of kijo-zake gave it an exquisite fullness. I thought it was lingering as it was, but at the end I felt a peculiar bitterness. It was better not to mix it too much, though it would have been a later festival if I had. However, when I ate grilled kinki together, I did not feel the bitterness due to the fat of the fish. I thought, after all, the taste changes with such a combination of food.
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Yuki no Bosha秘伝山廃純米吟醸山廃生酒
Saiya ShuzotenAkita
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イオン 大曲店
39
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Happy New Year! The first cup of the year was a bowl of Yukino Kayasha, since we are in Akita. It is as clear as ever and has an exquisite balance of umami and sweetness. You can taste it well and the aftertaste disappears nicely. The finish is outstanding. I may have written several times, but it was Kariho's Junmai Daiginjo that first got me interested in sake. There are delicious sake all over Japan, but I still have a special feeling for Akita. Even the Yamahai sake, which I discovered I didn't like when I started drinking sake in earnest, tastes good with Snow Kayasha. Sake that you can buy at the supermarket is delicious. I believe that there are still many good Yamahai sake and good sake that can be bought at supermarkets in Japan, so I would like to drink them again this year, taking care of myself. Thank you again for your support this year.
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ma-ki-
Happy New Year, sikamaru 🎍. Thank you very much for your support during the old year🍀. Let's enjoy another year of healthy drinking with each other 😊. Best regards 🙇. Snow Kayasha is an image that goes well with food✨.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Happy New Year, sikamaru🌅! Everyone has his/her own taste in alcohol 🤔As you said, sake is equally good whether it is famous or supermarket sake 😋. I look forward to working with you again this year: 🙇🏻🙇🏻‍♀️
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The last of 2024 is a gift. I have the impression that it has been quite a while since I last drank it. The aroma is simple and fruity, and the mouthfeel is elegant and gorgeous, just like Saku. Anyway, I enjoyed this sake with gratitude for the delicious sake I was able to enjoy throughout the year.
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Nito干支ラベル2025純米吟醸原酒生酒
Maruishi JozoAichi
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酒のクーベ
37
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I was still attracted to the zodiac sign label. Tazake was sold out, so I went with this Ni-Utsuri. It has a strong umami and acidity overall, which is typical of nama sake. It is fresh and has a strong aroma, but the aftertaste disappears nicely, so you can continue drinking without feeling it is too heavy. The spirit of "He who runs after two hares will catch them both" is a great example of the spirit of monozukuri. Personally, however, I like the idea that if you chase one rabbit, you will be lucky if you happen to catch two rabbits. Personally, however, I like the idea of "I was chasing one hare and happened to get two hares.
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There was a little bit of Shinkame left. I ordered it for the selfish reason of drinking it by the end of this year. It has a strong umakuchi taste. The sweetness and flavor of the rice can be felt well as a sake. Still, the overall taste is mellow and clear with a nice sharpness. It is a good sake that has both a good drinking quality that can be savored slowly and a simplicity that can be matched with meals.
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Mimurosugi山田錦純米吟醸原酒生酒無濾過おりがらみ
Imanishi ShuzoNara
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The end of work. After returning home, I went to my family's year-end party (the second time) and the first wine I had was Mimuro Cedar. It was quite fizzy and tasted like champagne. It was cloudy but smooth and easy to drink. It is more complete than uselessly expensive champagne. It is sweet, so I think it is best at the beginning or at the end, but there are no peculiarities that would interfere with a meal. How many more kinds of sake can we expect to find this year?
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Takasago火入れ純米大吟醸
Kiyasho ShuzojoMie
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37
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It's a bit expensive, but I bought Takasago, which I wanted to try because I like it metaphysically now. Fruity and gorgeous, it is elegant and understated. It has the clarity and clean taste typical of junmai daiginjos, and is naturally sharp. The balance of sweetness and umami is quite to my liking. It is a pity that it is a bit expensive, but when you think about it, it is a Junmai Daiginjo. It can be said that this price is reasonable. I would like to try other Takasago as well.
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ma-ki-
Good evening, sikamaru. If you like Jigoku, you'll want to try it, Takasago ⤴️ I'm waiting to get my own Takasago for the exact same reason 🎵. I'm looking forward to drinking it after reading your review 😊.
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sikamaru
Good evening, ma-ki. I can't convey the quality of the sake at all with my poor writing, but it really tastes good. ma-ki-san, I look forward to your review.
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Yuki DarumaUAスネーク貴醸酒
せんきんTochigi
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鮨 将司
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Normally, I would have finished with beer and three kinds of sake, but since it was the end of the year, I just had one more drink. And here is the snowman. No way...it was a UA snake. I was surprised that they stock such a thing. Personally, I keep a certain distance from collaboration items because I feel like the price goes up unnecessarily. Still, this is a purchase. What do you mean by a snowball of noble sake? It is a taste that answers the question, "What does it mean to be a snowman of kijoshu? The smooth sweetness that is typical of kijoshu wraps around the snowball, making it beautiful and light like a sweet champagne. Choosing this as the last drink was also a quintessential choice. Thank you very much for your kindness.
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KoeigikuHello! KOUEIGIKU原酒生酒無濾過
Koeigiku ShuzoSaga
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鮨 将司
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The third drink of the day. Hello! KOUEIGIKU is the last sake to be served with the fatty fish of winter. The gentle sweetness and beautiful acidity that is typical of Aizan goes well with winter sushi. It was a good last spurt with a lot to drink and eat. I haven't been buying much Koueikiku lately, but now I want to buy some myself again.
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Kudokijozu禁じ手純米大吟醸
Kamenoi ShuzoYamagata
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鮨 将司
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The second glass was a Kudo Ute. A junmai daiginjo polished to 11%. A true forbidden hand. Like the earlier Haneya Prism, this one is gorgeous and fruity. It is not just sparkling, but moist and smooth. It has a unique taste with a sense of tension as if it has been well-trained, and the gorgeousness that is typical of Kudokibe envelopes the taste. It is delicious. The technique of polishing up to 11% while keeping the flavor is quintessential.
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Haneyaプリズム　究極しぼりたて　Hologram Label純米吟醸生酒
Fumigiku ShuzoToyama
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鮨 将司
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A family's year-end party. the first drink was Haneya Prism. It was fresh and sweet, but rather complex. But it is rather complex. It is not complicated, but sparkling like the label. It's refreshing, gorgeous, and delicious. As a first drink, this sake will make you look forward to the mealtime ahead.
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
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I'm so busy at the end of the year that I can drink (and force myself to drink) but can't keep up with the check-ins. My memory of taste is also suspect. Tanaka Rokugo. It has a fresh feel and is easy to drink clearly. I forgot my impression of the umami, so I thought it was a balanced type, not too punchy. I was not bored with the taste and it was gone soon.
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