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家飲み部
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kanikani
First time drinking local sake. This sake brewery was started in Kusatsu-juku by a descendant of Ota Doukan. It is said that the brewery is involved in a wide range of activities, including making sake and wine exclusively for the Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Imperial Gardens. I had no idea. The main taste is similar to Ganki, with a clean, slightly sweet and sour taste. I didn't know there was a sake I liked so close by. ❤️ I'll go to buy some next time I'm back home. PS: I think the bitterness that lingers in the mouth increases as time goes by. It may be due to the temperature change.
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ずくだせ!信州の日本酒
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kanikani
Masumi's brewery limited edition sake. The cedar aroma was faint at the beginning but became less and less apparent 💦 The taste was gentle with a hint of sweetness and a sharp bitterness at the end. As advertised, it was the perfect sake for a mealtime drink. I would like to visit the brewery next time as there are 5 breweries within walking distance.
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カップ酒部
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kanikani
A stylish looking cup of sake✨I opened it in the afternoon on the spur of the moment, but I'm sure it would be great tasted under the stars. It is a junmai namaishime, the same as the one in the cup. It seemed to have a harsher mouthfeel than when I tasted it before, but as the temperature rose, it settled down. I knew this sake suited me.
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Iyokagiya松山三井 黒ラベル純米吟醸無濾過
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家飲み部
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kanikani
Continuing with the first time, I tried a sake from Ehime this time. I had never heard of Matsuyama Mitsui sake rice. The POP advertised that the sake could be enjoyed at various temperatures, so I tasted it at room temperature first. It had a gentle ginjo aroma and just the right amount of smoothness in the mouth. It has a rather clear appearance and taste for an unfiltered sake, and the aftertaste cuts through easily. This would make a great food sake 🎵. Next time, I will lower the temperature and enjoy the change.
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kanikani
For the second glass, I chose another Shizuoka sake from the app members-only sake list, which was also a first for me. It was thicker, sweeter, and more flavorful than the first cup of Kuroryu Ichikurai. The balance of sweet and spicy was just the way I like it. It was a great match with the pickled firefly squid that I ordered because of the name 🎵.
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ずくだせ!信州の日本酒
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kanikani
I found it at a roadside station and bought it without thinking. It was a limited edition bottle made last year to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the birth of GODZILLA. It tastes like Chikuma-Nishiki, a traditional sake with a dry, guttural taste. I tasted it cold, so my impression might change if the temperature is raised.
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翠露からくち純米吟醸
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ずくだせ!信州の日本酒
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kanikani
A souvenir for myself when I went to Suwa on an errand. I chose Suiro for the first time. It has a strong flavor of sweet, bitter, and sour. But the aftertaste is refreshing. Next time, I would like to try Maihime or Shinshu Neko Masamune.
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Kitaya極醸 しずく搾り大吟醸
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家飲み部
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kanikani
My wife gave me this mini bottle as a souvenir from our trip to Fukuoka. I didn't expect much since I'm a non-drinker (pardon the pun), but it's a good sake that has won awards in international competitions✨. It has a gorgeous ginjo aroma, a soft and clear sweetness, and a slight bitterness that lingers on the tip of the tongue. The mini bottle was not enough for me 😆👌❤️
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家飲み部
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kanikani
Sake from Higashiomi city, which was obtained through tax payment. It is firm, dry, and has moderate acidity. It tastes similar to the Ojiro we had the other day. Personally, I would prefer it to be a little more square.
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kanikani
I was attracted by the POP saying it is perfect for warming sake. I enjoy it slowly, especially on cold days. It has a similar flavor to Kikuhime, but this one is a little milder. The label says it is dry, but it is not that dry and soft. I am sure it will make you happy when paired with oden.
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ずくだせ!信州の日本酒
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kanikani
Sake from Ueda, Shinshu. It has a gentle, square texture, probably because it is brewed with ultra-soft water. It is easy to drink and has a well-balanced taste of sweetness, flavor, and acidity. The label design is simple and nice.
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Daijiroよび酒純米
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kanikani
It has a light cloudy appearance. The taste is mellow and dry with a slightly acidic aftertaste. It is happier with cheese than with fish.
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kanikani
Light, slightly sweet. It is not enough when served cold, but the flavor comes out as the temperature is raised. It is just right to be served lukewarm at a lower temperature.
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kanikani
The brand name and the snowflake silhouette label design were decisive factors in my decision to purchase this wine. The palate is light sweet and easy to drink, with a mild acidity. It tastes just the way I like it.
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ずくだせ!信州の日本酒
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kanikani
This is the fifth brewery in Saku's sake brewery series. This is a rare bottle as it has recently met with a fire and is closed. We happened to find it at a one-day spa and secured it. It has a strong bitterness and acidity, with a tangy mouthfeel. It also has a sweetness, so it is not harsh. It is the best sake from Saku so far. It's a shame that we won't be able to taste it for a while. I hope they will do their best to bring it back.
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