Chrisbrz
千歳鶴 純米 丹頂鶴
Chitosetsu Junmai Tanchotsuru
精米歩合Seimaibuai 65%
アルコール Alcohol 13%
Very grassy fragrance and flavor. Reminds us of an older, traditional, classic Sake.
Came in a handsome satin-lined box with an origami 鶴.
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Chrisbrz
千歳鶴 純米吟醸 丹頂鶴
Chitosetsuru Junmai Ginjo Tanchotsuru
精米歩合 Seimaibuai 55%
アルコール Alcohol 15%
Aftertaste is mildly sweet and a bit like caramel.
My wife says it’s mellow sweet and a little fruity like melon.
Sadly this is not a real “red Sake“, that is just a red film covering the bottle.
Came in a handsome satin-lined box with an origami 鶴.
Chrisbrz
男山すし専用つまみつつ
Otokoyama Sushi Senyo Tsumami TsuTsu
精米具合 Seimaibuai 55%
アルコール Alcohol 15%
Tasting this before eating, it is Mostly dry with a mild sweetness like (too) young musk melon.
Tasting it after eating a couple nigiri, the sushi sumeshi brings out more of this Sake’s sweetness.
Oddly, drinking it with Hotate sashimi was not impressive. .
I think this Sake has enough character to drink by itself but it is also a really good partner with food
Chrisbrz
Drinking it after katsuobushi ichiya-tsuke okra brings out some of the okra’s nigami,
Chrisbrz
I mean that in a good way
Chrisbrz
両関 亀の尾 純米吟醸Rz55
Ryozeki Kaneno-o Junmai Ginjo Rz-55
Mildly sweet, melody or ripe banana flavored. Soft mouthfeel lets the flavor linger.
An excellent partner for sashimi (maguro, shake, Hotate).
Even goes well with hula girl tomatoes🍅 and 巨峰 葡萄🍇
Very versatile!
Kamikawataisetsu上川 函館 亀尾産吟風 特別純米 超辛口 Kawakami Hakodate Kameosan-Gimpu Tokubetsu Junmai Chō-Karakuchi特別純米生酒無濾過
Chrisbrz
上川大雪 函館 亀尾産吟風 特別純米 超辛口 無濾過生酒
Kawakami Taisetsu Hakodate Kameosan-Gimpu Tokubetsu Junmai Chō-Karakuchi Muroka Namashu
We have revisited this Sake. It still good!
Chrisbrz
上川大雪 特別純米 辛口 吟風100%
Kamikawa Taisetsu Tokubetsu Junmai Karakuchi Ginpu 100%
Very tasty!
Kamikawa has somehow tamed Ginpu’s sweetness and made it a Karakuchi. This Sake retains ginpu’s full flavored umami tanginess but lacks its cloying sweetness.
Perfectly balanced.
Chrisbrz
九嶺 純米大吟醸 無濾過生原酒 山田錦
Kure Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu Yamadanishiki
Chewy Yamadanishiki rice flavor with a bit of Koji-kin mustiness
Chrisbrz
秀鳳 純米大吟醸 山田錦47 生原酒
Shuho Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki 47 Nama Genshu
Chrisbrz
秀鳳 純米大吟醸 原酒
Shuho Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
Rounder, soft mouth feel that lingers on the sides of your tongue. Mildly sweet .
sampled at 大政小政 Omasakomasa in Higashi Nakano, Tokyo. Aged for four years by the owner.
Chrisbrz
秀鳳 純米大吟醸 雄町 生原酒
Shuho Junmai Daiginjo Omachi Nama Genshu
Crisp and tangy with a clean dry finish.
sampled at 大政小政 Omasakomasa in Higashi Nakano, Tokyo. Aged for three years by the owner.
Chrisbrz
辛口純米酒 逸閃 風刃
Karakuchi Junmai Issen Fujin
精米歩合 Seimaibuai 80%
使用酒米 五百万石 Moto Rice Gohyakumangoku
アルコール Alcohol 15.5%
日本酒度 SMV Nihonshdo +13
酸度 Acidity 1.7%
アミノ酸度 Amino Acidity 1.0%
A nice, dry Sake with a little 苦味 bitterness in the finish. Well balanced.
Chrisbrz
かたの桜 生酛純米無濾過生原酒
Kata no Sakura Kimoto Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu
精米歩合 Seimaibuai 65%
アルコール Alcohol 17%
米 Rice: 愛山
Drinking it at room temperature. A 濃のある酒 broad flavored Sake with a little tartness in the finish . But not overly sweet nor syrupy. I think I have to save some for a heavier meal like meat or unagi.
Nihon Sakura good luck in the Rugby World Cup!!
Kamikawataisetsu上川大雪 函館 特別純米 超辛口 無濾過生酒 Kawakami Taisetsu Hakodate Tokubetsu Junmai ChōKarakuchi Muroka Namashu特別純米生酒無濾過
Chrisbrz
Kamikawa Taisetsu Hakodate Kameosan-Gimpu Tokubetsu Junmai Chō-Karakuchi Muroka Namashu
Kawakami Taisetsu Hakodate Kameosan-Gimpu Tokubetsu Junmai Chō-Karakuchi Muroka Namashu
OMG that's quite a title for this Sake
To me the initial flavor was citrusy. But with the 2nd cup this had more bitterness and dry taste. Pairs well with sashimi, farm-fresh sweet corn and fresh tomatoes
My wife says: The first bite is very well balanced. I think the spicy flavor came out when I ate it with sashimi. Tomatoes could be quite good.
Japanese>English
Chrisbrz
五色彩雲 Nusamai
Goshiki no Kumo Nusamai
精米歩合 Seimaibuai 60%
アルコール Alcohol 15%
Less sweet and a little more bitter than the Ashiri. Nusamai partners with food (sashimi) but it might be a little lonely just drinking it by itself. I could drink this with subtle flavored foods anytime.
Special thanks to user TKS-さん For reviewing Goshiki no Kumo last week. It introduced us to a Hokkaido Kura that we didn’t know about.
Chrisbrz
Eating a sweet 🍑 peach with Nusamai brings out some vanilla and caramel flavor from the Sake
Chrisbrz
五色彩雲 Ashiri
Goshiki no Kumo Ashiri
精米歩合 Seimaibuai 60%
アルコール Alcohol 14%
Initial sweet flavor quickly fades to a lingering tangy yogurt whey flavor. My wife says the aftertaste reminds her of cider. It’s okay pairing with sashimi but maybe it would go better with yakitori or yakiniku. I think Ashiri would a fine Sake to just drink as is without food.
Special thanks to user TKS-さん For reviewing Goshiki no Kumo last week. It introduced us to a Hokkaido Kura that we didn’t know about.
Chrisbrz
Eating a sweet peach 🍑 with Ashiri is amazing! Wow it’s like dessert. Delicious!
Chrisbrz
ニセコ忠 純米吟醸 Niseko Nakagokoro Junmai Ginjo
Smooth, easy to drink dry with a little fruity tanginess and mildy sticky sweet finish. This is a good Food Sake, I’m enjoying it with カキフライ,だし巻き卵, & 寿司 (Kaki-fry, Dashimaki tamago & sushi)
This Sake also has a nice story. Niseko Shuzo collaborates with a local high school to teach the kids the process of making sake. From growing the Suisei rice locally to brewing the Sake.
Chrisbrz
If you see this Sake please buy it, it will help promote the next generation of 蔵人 and maybe even
Chrisbrz
Encourage a new generation of Sake Enthusiasts.
It also tastes really good !
Chrisbrz
Kamikawa Taisetsu
This just arrived, by CoolPack (🇯🇵💕), direct from the 蔵 brewery.
十勝 山廃酛 純米
Tokachi Yamahai-moto Junmai
上川大雪 特別純米 彗星
Kamikawa Taisetsu Tokubetsu Junmai Suisei (Comet)
Limited edition, Boxed set with two 200ml Kamikawa-logo tumblers.
11:00am is a bit early to start drinking. We will check in with a 飲み比べ later today.
Chrisbrz
It has sweetness and bitterness, yet not dull. Perfect for a summer drink.
Japanese>English
Chrisbrz
Initial flavor is a little Tangy and a little syrupy; interestingly the aftertaste has notes of…
Chrisbrz
of caramel or milk chocolate.
I’m going to save some for dessert
Chrisbrz
I just noticed that Sakenowa allows only 4 photos. I’d love to post more but I can’t. Sorry 😢 💔
Chrisbrz
Kamikawa Taisetsu
This just arrived, by CoolPack (🇯🇵💕), direct from the 蔵 brewery.
十勝 山廃酛 純米
Tokachi Yamahai-moto Junmai
上川大雪 特別純米 彗星
Kamikawa Taisetsu Tokubetsu Junmai Suisei (Comet)
Limited edition, Boxed set with two 200ml Kamikawa-logo tumblers.
11:00am is a bit early to start drinking. We will check in with a 飲み比べ later today.
Chrisbrz
It tastes like melon, not too deep and not too tasty, and it is a little bit inferior to the refreshing eel.
Japanese>English
Chrisbrz
A bit of a tatami / grassy fragrance. Definitely a clean A little bit earthy. Not sweet…
Chrisbrz
light-bodied for a Yamahai. It tastes like Daiginjo but the Seimaibuai is 80%.
Chrisbrz
I just noticed that Sakenowa allows only 4 photos. I’d love to post more but I can’t. Sorry 😢 💔
Chrisbrz
風の森 ALPHA 1 純米 無濾過生原酒
Kazenomori ALPHA 1 Junmai Muroka Nama
精米歩合 Seimaibuai 70%
アルコール alcohol 14%
無濾過 unfiltered
無加水 no added water
生酒 unpasteurized
Mildly sweet, with a slightly sour tanginess that reminds me of yogurt whey. I like it, but I think some of my friends might hate it. Brewed in the 菩提元 Bodaimoto method, it’s a truly traditional Sake.
Chrisbrz
十勝上川大雪純米
Tokachi Kamikawa Taisetsu Junmai
精米歩合 Seimaibuai 70%
アルコール Alcohol 15%
It’s a good average sake. Not too sweet, only a mild bitterness, very easy to drink. Great for a convenience store Sake, at a “can’t say “no”” price of ¥1001 for a 720 mL bottle.