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Senkin
20(12.35%)
Akabu
12(7.41%)
abe
10(6.17%)
Kamonishiki
9(5.56%)
大嶺
8(4.94%)

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The origins of the sake you've drunk are colored on the map.
Niigata
30(10.24%)
Tochigi
27(9.22%)
Akita
26(8.87%)
Fukushima
26(8.87%)
Yamaguchi
18(6.14%)

Venues With Most Check-Ins

Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
45(20%)
鮨 将司
37(16.44%)
五音
23(10.22%)
Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
16(7.11%)
すし久遠
15(6.67%)
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Jikon酒未来　2017純米吟醸生酒無濾過
Kiyasho ShuzojoMie
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I found a bottle of Jikin's Sake Mirai that had somehow fallen asleep at the liquor store. It was a 2017 aged sake, but I bought it just to see what it would be like. It was no good. The umami in the middle was gone, and there was a peculiar sourness and bitterness. The aroma was mild and chocolatey. I honestly don't know if I simply don't like aged sake or if this aging process is not going well, but I would like to try a properly aged sake next time.
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Ubusuna2023　山田錦　五農場
Hananoka ShuzoKumamoto
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鮨 将司
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The last one is the birthplace, Five Farms. The last time I bought and drank it myself was at two farms. I honestly can't tell the difference in taste between the two farms, but I think this one is a little more refreshing. I think the Ni-Farm was sweeter than the other one. (This is completely my own personal opinion.) At the end of a meal, it's very nice to feel it flow nicely, but in reality, it's a delicious drink at the beginning, in the middle, or anytime.
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Nito愛山四十八純米大吟醸原酒生酒
Maruishi JozoAichi
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鮨 将司
29
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Only those who chase two hares will catch two hares. Such a cryptic catchphrase, isn't it? The taste is soft, with a sweetness that is typical of Aizan, and is nicely integrated, just like a Junmai Daiginjo. The aroma is moderate, and the overall sense of cohesion is high for a draft sake. It must be really hard to make. When drinking it, you want to kill two birds with one stone.
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Haneyaかすみざけ純米吟醸生酒
Fumigiku ShuzoToyama
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鮨 将司
32
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The first drink at a sushi restaurant. It starts with a seasonal light nigori. It is slightly sweet and the nigori is silky. It is not too assertive, but it supports the flavor of the dish well. It is delicious.
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abeたかね錦純米吟醸生酒
阿部酒造Niigata
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たつみ清酒堂東京
26
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Abe after a long time. A cup without mixing at first. The flavor and sweetness are well balanced, and the taste is exquisite, just on the edge of not being overpowering. When you stir in the cage, a slight bitterness forms the outline of the flavor. The sweetness and umami also increase by half a level. The alcohol content is also moderate, so you can drink it as much as you like.
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Hirotogawa純米吟醸生酒
Matsuzaki ShuzotenFukushima
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Ichika (一楓)
27
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At a Japanese restaurant. I asked for a clear sweet sake, and Hirotogawa was served. I thought it was too stable and boring, but when I drank it, I found it to be delicious. It is very rare to find such a beautiful sweet sake. It has no bitterness at all, so it is simple and goes well with meals. There should be a bottle of Hirotogawa in the family.
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Yamamotoうきうき純米吟醸生酒
YamamotoAkita
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
36
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The vivid pink is an impressive ukiyoke. It compulsively makes you feel like spring. Do not mix at first. It gives an impression of sweetness and spiciness. When mixed with cage, the sweetness simply increases. There is no unnecessary complexity or peculiarity, and the flavor direction is clearer and tastier when mixed.
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SenkinSAKURA
せんきんTochigi
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
33
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It's still cold, but it feels like spring. Has it been a long time since Senkou itself? I don't have such a good memory of taste that I can remember last year's sakura, but I think I like it better than last year's. It has a good balance of sourness and sweetness, which is typical of Sentori, and is easy to drink. Even when intertwined with ori, it is pleasant because the clarity of the flavor remains.
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HiranにこまるQUEEN
森酒造場Nagasaki
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Nakameguro Isego (中目黒 伊勢五本店)
29
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Tobiramen is often recommended by Sake-no-Wawa. I'm sure it's my favorite flavor, but I don't really like the label and I simply haven't seen it very often, so this is the first time I've bought it. A bit expensive one. It's rather sweet as I imagined, but with a fine sprinkling of sourness and umami. It has a pleasant taste coupled with a slight effervescence that you can feel. It is delicious.
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Kudokijozu限定品純米大吟醸生酒
Kamenoi ShuzoYamagata
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honda赤坂店
40
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It is a wonderful achievement that can be drunk after Jikin. It has a strong umami flavor, yet it is gorgeous and fruity. It is not too heavy. I wish they would make a lot of them without calling them limited edition.
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Jikon特別純米生酒
Kiyasho ShuzojoMie
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honda赤坂店
29
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At a good Japanese izakaya. If there is a Jikin, of course I would order it. Junmai's umami, sweetness, and transparency. It has a clear and crisp taste without bitterness. It is perfect. I wish I could have it delivered to my house every month.
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Fusano Kankiku愛山50 Red Diamond純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過
Kankiku MeijoChiba
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高原商店
40
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It's delicious. I have been enjoying Aizan recently, and I like the balance between the sweetness that is typical of Aizan and the bitterness (knowingly) derived from Omachi the best. It has a sweet mouthfeel and the bitterness gives it a nice kick. It has a slightly fizzy taste at first, but after a few days, it settles down and becomes smoother. The change is also nice.
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AkabuNEW BORN 愛山純米吟醸
赤武酒造Iwate
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高原商店
44
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I haven't bought akabu in a long time. This may be the first time for me to buy Aizan. I had Aizan Nabeshima a while ago, but it was totally different. Both have sweetness, which is similar to Aizan, but Nabeshima has bitterness at the end. Akabu is more like a freshness at the beginning. It is difficult to decide which is better. It is not necessary to choose one or the other.
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Ruka桃色純米吟醸生酒無濾過
Matsuya ShuzoGunma
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旬菜 おぐら家
26
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It was so sweet. It was cold and windy, but I was attracted by the spring-like peach-colored Ryuki, so I ordered it. It was probably the first time for me to order Ryuki. Since it was my first time, I don't have an evaluation of Ryuki because it was a change (probably). This drink is sweet and low in alcohol, so it is a juice. It would be great to drink it at home while watching youtube.
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Nabeshima愛山純米吟醸
Fukuchiyo ShuzoSaga
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旬菜 おぐら家
37
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Nabeshima that feels like it has been quite a while. The aroma is not that strong, with a gentle sweetness typical of Aizan. The bitterness is a bit like that of Omachi. This slight bitterness accentuates the flavor profile and improves the sharpness. It is a sweet sake, but it is also a great match for a meal.
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HanaabiThe Premium　山田錦純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過
Nan'yo JozoSaitama
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
29
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A nice hanayo. It has an elegant fruity aroma, a clean Junmai Daiginjo flavor, and a strong umami sweetness. Personally, I prefer Miyamanishiki Junmai-Ginjo, which I drank before, because it has an alcohol taste, or what I call a traditional sake taste. However, on the second and third days, the flavor seemed to settle down and I gradually came to like it. It might be good to drink it with a little time.
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Sharaku純米吟醸生酒無濾過
Miyaizumi ShuzoFukushima
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
26
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It's a very good sake, but it's not my favorite sake. It is a bottle that makes you think, "I'm not a fan of that. I mean, there are so many variations made, including Miyazumi, but they all come within my strike zone. Of course, among them, I'm choosing the ones I think I'll like, but even so, I'm not missing out. But really, do you want a ball of balls that you can't help but shake?
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Kamonishiki荷札酒　亀の尾純米大吟醸
Kamonishiki ShuzoNiigata
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
36
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A stable and outstanding cargo tag sake. Kame-no-o. It has freshness, the deliciousness of rice, and a slight sweetness and bitterness that finishes with a kick. I guess it is classified as a dry sake among the sake brands. I would like to compare the two types of sake.
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