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松濤爛缶
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sikamaru
The second glass was also omakase, and it was a Shichibon-yari Kinokan. I had tasted Tamaei before at Nichinichi, but at that time, I had the impression that it was mildly dry, and as a fan of refreshing sake, I thought it was Yamada-Nishiki. However, this Shichibon-yari was very refreshing. The combination of the aroma of the wooden vat and Tamakae reminded me of an old type of sake, but it was not like that, and even a meek palate could enjoy it.
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Unspecified加藤酒造店純米吟醸生酒
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松濤爛缶
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sikamaru
It is a sake that basically never leaves Sadogashima, so it has no name, just "Junmai Ginjo Nama Shu" written on it. I first encountered it at a restaurant I went to for the first time. It has a beautifully orthodox flavor and a nice sharpness. It tastes exactly like Junmai Ginjo Nama Sake. It has no unnecessary peculiarities, and gives the impression of being carefully made, making it perfect with a meal.
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Ubusuna2023 穂増 四農場
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
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sikamaru
It is our first time to drink green soil. The bottle was opened with a pop. The aroma is elegant and gorgeous. The anticipation is high. When you put it in your mouth, the mellow flavor spreads. However, the alcohol taste is a little strong. The alcohol content is low at 13 degrees, but I felt a little bit peculiar because it is very drinkable.
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鮨みずかみ
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sikamaru
The overall flavor is clean and clearly defined. The umami and sweetness come through clearly, but it is not heavy or cloying. The Nichinichi, which I drank earlier, is more mellow and the Tenpyo from Nichinichi is more transparent. The characteristics of each are easy to understand. You can't tell these things when drinking at home.
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鮨みずかみ
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sikamaru
I like Yamada-Nishiki the best for Nichinichi. It has a great sense of unity as a sake. It is mellow and gently sweet. It finishes with a refreshing aftertaste, so there is no unnecessary complexity, and its simplicity makes it perfect with food. Since this is a low-alcohol sake, it is the strongest food sake.
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Kamonishiki荷札酒 酒未来 淡麗フレッシュ純米大吟醸
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
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sikamaru
The perfection of Japanese sake, "Kafuda-shu". Sake future and low alcohol. That alone will make you drool. Even with the low alcohol content, the aroma and flavor of the rice comes through with a thump, and it finishes without any cloying taste. It is truly light and fresh. It was a perfect combination of the best parts of traditional sake and the best parts of modern sake.
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ma-ki-
Hi sikamaru! The best of the old and the new ✨I'm drooling🤤. I'm looking forward to drinking it more and more after reading your post 🎵.
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sikamaru
Thanks for your comment, ma-ki-. I am sure it is delicious, but the details are just my personal opinion, so I look forward to seeing how ma-kii- will post it.
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SenkinオーガニックナチュールX2024 sparkling
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
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sikamaru
A sparkling that I like to drink from time to time. This is the first time I've had Sentori's Organic Natur X. I mean, has it been around for a while? Was it made recently? I don't know, but the taste feels right, as if it had been around for a while. The bubbles are well balanced, and you can enjoy the flavor, sweetness, and bitterness all over the place. Sparkling is difficult to make if the amount and strength of the bubbles do not synergize well with the flavor, and I personally have my own standards for the strength of bubbles, and it is not good if they deviate from those standards, but this one is firmly in my strike zone. As expected of Sengoku.
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Imadeya Ginza (いまでや銀座)
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sikamaru
I had a rather good chance to catch a beetle this year (online), but I felt like it was just not the right year. I had so many other things to drink. However, when I came across a real one, and it was the last one. I bought it. It's a stag beetle. Personally, I prefer beetles to stag beetles. I don't know about this year's Beetle, but my impression is that Stag Beetle is more refreshing and easier to drink, and its mild acidity is more pronounced. It is tasty in a summery way, but personally I would prefer a little more umami sweetness. I should have bought this year's Beetle after all.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi sikamaru 😃 We too are more beetles than stag beetles! Actually we were also thinking 🤔 it would be good this year 😅 but when we drank it, we were right 👍You should drink the beetles 🌈 🤗.
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sikamaru
Thanks for your comments, Jay & Novi. I knew I should have bought it. Beetles. By the way, I'm a stag beetle guy in real life.
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五音
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sikamaru
As the name suggests, it is easy to drink. Although it is cloudy, it has no particular flavor and can be drunk in a summery way. The simple flavor makes it easy to pair with food, making it a versatile drink.
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
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sikamaru
It is the No. 1 summer sake so far. The color of the bottle is also beautiful. The overall taste is clear and acidic, typical of Akabu, with umami, sweetness, bitterness, and various other flavors following it. It is all condensed and packed in a blue bottle. The complexity is sublimated into a completely simple taste, which is wonderful.
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
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sikamaru
I haven't had a Kaze no Mori in quite a while. I bought it because I wanted a low-alcohol drink, and the fact that it is 500ml is also nice for me personally. It has a refreshing summery taste, and the acidity leaves a lingering aftertaste to finish it off. The acidity is mild without being angular, making it easy to drink. The sweetness and umami are also on the palate without forgetting. I tried my best to drink it on two separate days.
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sikamaru
Suminoe dry sake. Is it a summer sake? I am not familiar with Suminoe, but it has a slightly fruity taste. The sharpness is firm. It is delicious. It was cooled down well, so I think I could feel the sharpness more clearly. When the temperature was raised a little, I felt the depth of the flavor, and I wondered if it would become a little mellower this time. Thank you very much for the meal.
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大阪屋酒店
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sikamaru
Abe Silver. It is a staple that no longer needs explanation, but since sake is not always the same, here are my impressions. It is hard to believe that the alcohol content is 13%. It has a beautiful sweetness and a full flavor. It finishes with a bitter taste. There is nothing to complain about.
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AKABU酒未来純米吟醸
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大阪屋酒店
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sikamaru
Stable Akabu and trustworthy Sake Mirai. It is sure to be good. The mouthfeel is quite mellow. It is slightly sweet with a lingering aftertaste. It is a very beautiful taste. It is the perfect sake for a summer night.
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Kamoshibitokuheiji別誂 EAU DU DESIR純米大吟醸
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鮨 将司
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sikamaru
Finally, a good one. Kuheiji's Betsuatsurai Junmai Daiginjo. It has been quite a while since I have had a Kuheiji. It is well-balanced without daring to show too many characteristics. The aroma and taste are both wonderful. It was the perfect closing drink. Thank you very much.
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Ubusuna2023山田錦 六農場生酒
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鮨 将司
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sikamaru
The second glass was from Sanchoroku Farm. It has a strong gassy taste, like champagne. The balance of sweetness and spiciness is exquisite, and the sharpness makes it easy to drink. The anticipation is high as the nigiri finally begins. I honestly don't remember the difference between the different farms, but it was probably the most gassy and refreshingly sweet. Roku, Ni, and Go, in that order?
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ma-ki-
Good evening, sikamaru. It looks very delicious 🎵. I got a bottle of Rokufarm too, and I'm looking forward to drinking it more and more after reading your post 😊.
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sikamaru
Good evening, ma-ki-. Thank you for your comment. I am envious of your six-farm get. Please note that I have a sweet tooth, so even though it is refreshingly sweet, it may be quite sweet for some people.
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鮨 将司
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sikamaru
I don't buy Mitsui no Kotobuki myself because of its dry image, but I liked this one. It is a summer sake, fresh and fruity. It is the type of sake you would want to drink in summer, as it has a pleasant lactic acidity. It was also perfect for the first half of a sushi snack. I really appreciate that you always choose great sake (that I like).
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KinoenemasamuneRAIKOU 雷光純米吟醸生酒
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
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sikamaru
The first Koshi I ever drank was this year's Risshun Asa Shibori. I remember being a bit surprised at how modern it tasted despite its old-style name. And this time it was Raikou. This label looks delicious. I was attracted by the label, which was completely different from my preconceived notion of Kouko. The mouthfeel is fresh, and I like the slight gassiness. But after that, it hits you pretty hard. It's a thunderbolt, right? It's an adult's gift to drink like a whiskey. Personally, I think it is a little heavy.
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Emishiki貴醸酒特別篇 COLD FRONT貴醸酒
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Yajima Saketen (矢島酒店)
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sikamaru
Monsoon is the most popular Laughing Four Seasons' kijoshu. I was attracted by the fact that it was a special edition and the modest (luxurious) label. As it turned out, I was in favor of Monsoon. For a kijo-zake, it is rather refreshing and has no peculiarities. The elegant and light taste was new for a kijo-zake, but I also thought that it did not need to be a kijo-zake.
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