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Muscat-like fruity and sweet. A little gassy when opened. Sake level unknown, but it seems sweeter than SweetEmotion at -2. It has a good acidity, but it is fruity all the way through with a lingering aftertaste. Very tasty.
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Melon-like aroma. When I opened it, I thought it was a melon soda type with a strong gaseous taste. But it has a nice sharpness and the sweetness does not remain that much. The aroma is fruity, but the drink is refreshing, so I think it can be used as a food wine. It is delicious.
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My first impression was "apple juice. I don't think I was pulled in by the color image on the package, but the aroma and sweetness were very apple-like. It was sweet but also a little sour, and more refreshing than the Ryoseki Hanamup series. Delicious.
(There is a slight aroma of magic ink, but I only noticed it because I compared it with Hana Yuu, so I don't mind it.)
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Apple-like fruity and gorgeous. Compared to the junmai ginjos I usually drink, it is clean and elegant. It has acidity and light sweetness. The sake level is -5 for this one and +/-0 for the junmai ginjo, which is quite different numerically, but they seem to be about the same sweetness (perhaps because they were just opened and I was drunk). (Maybe because it was just opened & I'm drunk.) The freshly opened one has a slight fizziness. It's delicious.
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Left it for a day. The aroma and sweetness came out with a whiff. The way it spreads is Junmai Ginjo <Super. I don't think there is that much difference in sweetness, but it has a strong fruity feeling, and it lingers on slowly. The first day, it was hidden by the fizziness...? Very tasty.
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Compared to Dewa Sanzan, the freshness and juiciness of this sake has been calmed down, and the taste is moist and mellow. The sweetness is about the same.
Compared to Misato Nishiki, which is also fire-brewed, Dewa Sanzu has a stronger fruity flavor. Misato Nishiki is fruity, but I think it has more umami and sharpness of rice.
Both are delicious, but my personal preference is Dewa Sanzu. I prefer the raw sake or the hi-ire sake. Having said that, they are all delicious.
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Fruity, with a strong sweetness. It is well-balanced with just the right amount of acidity. Personally, I think it is somewhere between "sweet and delicious" and "light and easy to drink. It can be enjoyed on its own or as an in-between-dinner drink. Delicious. The sake rating is +1.5.
I used to avoid it because the first time I drank it, it was an old sake and I didn't like it.
PS: I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not.
This sake may be similar to Kudoki-Ue's Junmai-Ginjo in terms of the strain. Kudoki-Ue's is sweeter than Kudoki-Ue's. The Yukino Kayasha is a bit spicier, more acidic, and cleaner. I like both.
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It is sweet and delicious. Compared to the tropical fruity flavor of SummerSnowman (mandarin orange flower), it is more moist and subdued. It is also delicious.
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Tropical aroma and sweetness like mango or pineapple. The aroma made me think, "Maybe it's too sweet?" but the sweetness is not so strong. The acidity is sharp and refreshing. I felt summer.
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Compared to the Nama Sake series, the freshness is subdued and moist. The sweetness and gorgeousness come together with a firm sharpness, making it refreshing.
I really wanted to compare the nama and hi-ire versions of the same sake rice, but I was unable to buy any Miso Nishiki nama sake this year. It would be nice to compare with other hi-ire sake made with different sake rice.
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It has a mild sweetness like melon or banana. The sourness and a bit of bitterness are well balanced without leaving too much sweetness. Delicious.
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Sweet and fruity. Muscat-like. A bit fizzy when opened. There's a bit of bitterness, but it's also grape-skin-like, like juice. The package is austere, but the contents are modern. Very tasty.
(I'm not sure about the sake level, but I felt a strong sweetness even though I had been drinking Hana Oup just before...)
April 2025 postscript
The impression is the same as last year, still delicious.
Compared to the special junmai. The base aroma is similar to the Special Junmai, although the Special Junmai is more banana-like.
I thought the Tokujun was fruity too, but the Jungin was more floral and fruity. The fruity aroma spreads quickly and lingers.
If you want to drink it as a food sake, Tokujun is better, and if you want to drink it as your main sake, Jungin is better. Both are good.
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It is heavy on sweetness and a bit bitter. This year's was the same impression. It is fun to see the difference in the rice used for sake, even though "sweet and tasty" is a common taste. I could drink only 4 kinds, but I think my favorite was Sake Komachi.
Personal preference note: Sakekomachi (sweet and heavy bitter)> Omachi (soft)>>Dewa Sanzan (a little heavy and sour)>Sake Mirai (sharp and spicy)
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Sweet and delicious. I think it is similar to Omachi as a type. I had an image of Oumachi as a gorgeous and fluffy wine, but Dewu Sanzai is a bit more robust and has a bit more acidity than Oumachi (I'm not so sure). But that's only in comparison. Hanamup is gorgeous and sweet. It is also delicious.
Personal preference: Sake Komachi (sweet and heavy) > Omachi (fluffy) >> Izu Sanzan (a bit heavy and sour) >> Sake Mirai (sharp and spicy)
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Melon? Pineapple? Fruity aroma like melon or pineapple. The floral and sweet flavor comes in a rush. The sharpness of the aroma is followed by a lingering aftertaste. Delicious. High-class one cup.
(It cost about 900 yen. But it's a cup of Junmai Daiginjo from Tasake, and it's a lot cheaper than drinking it outside.)
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Sweet with a fruity aroma. It is not a heavy sweetness. The acidity is not so strong, and the soft sweetness lingers for a long time. It is so easy to drink that you want to savor it slowly, but it is so easy to drink that you feel as if you are going to drink it smoothly. It is delicious.
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Sweet, slightly sour and fizzy, like juice. Melon-like sweetness. It is slightly cloudy. Cat's are all sweet, easy to drink, and have cute labels. This one was also very tasty.
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Fruity. Strong pear-like aroma. There is some sweetness, but the acidity overpowers it. There is no sweetness that lingers in the mouth. A little cloudy.
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Compared to Sake Mirai and Sake Komachi, which I drank recently, it seems the least peculiar. (Sake Komachi was produced last year.)
The sweetness and umami are there, but it is soft and floral.
It is always full of flavor. It is very tasty.
Hana Yuu has its differences, but in the end, all of them are delicious. It is fun to compare them.
Personal preference: Sake Komachi (sweet and bitter)>Omachi (fluffy)>Sake Mirai (sharp and dry)
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Sweetness that is typical of Hanamup.
(The aroma is also supposed to be fruity, but I can't tell for sure due to hay fever...)
I felt the bitterness in Sakekomachi, but Sake Mirai might have a strong sourness. This may be the first time I've felt such a sharpness in Hanamup. Maybe because it was freshly opened.
It's delicious. I'm glad I couldn't buy it last year.
PS: After 3 days of opening the package, I could smell the aroma from the nose.
Three days after opening the package, I could smell the aroma through my nose. Good. The acidity (freshness?) has decreased a little, and the sweetness is stronger than the first time. I felt the sweetness was stronger than the first time. Still, I think it has a sharpness among Hana Yuup. It might be sourness or pungency. The sweetness is muscat-like. It is delicious.
I mistakenly bought a Sake Komachi Nama that was made in May 2023, thinking it was this year's. I went to the trouble of comparing the two.
The sweetness level may be the same, but the sourness of Sake Mirai is lighter and the sweetness of Sake Komachi is heavier. I like sweetness, so I think I prefer Sakekomachi. The bitterness in the sweetness is also addictive. (I don't know if this year's Sake Komachi is the same...)
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I usually drink only sweetened drinks, so I was like, "Tart! I was like, "This is so sharp and awakening.
The sharpness is so sharp that it wakes you up.
I was surprised by the spiciness and sharpness, but it also has a delicious flavor and a refreshing aftertaste.
I've had it a few times outside, but I couldn't help but put it in my basket when I saw it on sale at a local supermarket.
(I was a little embarrassed to buy the second red label 🏀 I went through 14, 11, 5, Lingnan 7, etc. and I still like #10.)
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