Brand Name] Yamagata Masamune Handmade Junmai
Sake Brewer] MITOBE SHUZO CO.
Kind of sake】Junmai-shu
Rice] 100% domestic rice
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】16%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma] +1.5 (green apple, steamed rice, hay, mild banana)
Appearance] Slightly yellowish crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 2.0
Acidity: 2.0 (lactic acidic, soft)
Sweetness: 2.0
Umami: 2.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Rice-derived umami and acidity remain in good balance, with a light bitterness on the back end.
Impression] Umami, medium dry.
The aroma is modest, but has a double punch of fruity ginjo aroma and rice aroma. The fruity aroma is present at low temperatures, but as the temperature rises, the aroma changes to a rice aroma.
The mouthfeel is soft, and from the mid-palate, the sweetness of the rice and the acidity are in harmony. The acidity is mainly lactic acid and mild. The brewery's taste and design are well expressed.
Repeat Score] 2.0
Brand name] TATENOKAWA, Junmai Daiginjyo (fresh yeast & MLF)
Sake Brewer] TATENOKAWA SHUZOH CO.
Kind of sake] Junmai Daiginjo
Rice used: 100% sake brewing rice
Rice polishing ratio] 50% [Alcohol content] 15
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma] +1.5 (yogurt, white peach, pear, steamed rice)
Appearance] Slightly yellowish crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 2.0
Acid: 2.0 (mainly lactic acid, soft)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 2.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering: Mild acidity and a dairy-like richness that lingers moderately.
Impression] Mellow modern sake yeast
This is a unique lactic acid duet of a yeast yeast using lactic acid bacteria and malolactic fermentation.
This is a bottle that is particular about mellowness, even going to the trouble of having the yeast make malic acid and then converting it to lactic acid.
This is the result of bioscience techniques.
The main aroma is more lactic acid than ginjo aroma, with mild fruitiness like pear and white peach. The harmony of acidity, umami, and richness derived from the sake's natural yeast yeast yeast, makes this sake a perfect match as a food sake.
Pairing] Cream pasta, sauteed butter, white mold cheese
Repeat Score] 2.0
Brand Name] Gekkeikan Nama-Shu Shiboritate Dry
Sake Brewer] Gekkeikan Co.
Kind of sake] Normal sake (Nama-shu)
Type of Sake] Normal Sake (Nama-Shu) [Rice] Domestic Rice, Domestic Rice Koji
Rice Polishing Ratio] Undisclosed (Normal Sake Standard)
Alcohol content] Less than 14-15 degrees Celsius
Sake Cup】Tasting Glass
Aroma] +1.5 (green apple, muscat, steamed rice)
Appearance] Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0 (malic acid predominant, lactic acid also strong)
Sweetness: 1.0
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.0
Lingering: Short, sharp when chilled, full-bodied with lactic acidity as the temperature rises.
Impression] Light and dry with umami.
I tasted it at home after sneaking it home from the hotel.
The sharp malic acid from the cold flavor acid and the soft richness from the lactic acid coexist in the same bottle, making it a light and dry sake that looks great cold. Although it is a regular sake, it has a fruity aroma and lightness like a ginjo sake, making it an excellent everyday sake. It is also interesting to note the change in acidity as the temperature changes.
The cold acidity seems to be an organic acid originally developed by Gekkeikan. This is an idea unique to ordinary sake, and is a pleasure that cannot be found in sake with a specific name.
Pairing] Edamame (soybeans), chilled tofu, horse mackerel, grilled fish with salt
Repeat Score】1.5
Brand Name] Mitsui no Kotobuki +14 Daijariguchi Yamadanishiki
Sake Brewer】Miinotobuki Corporation (Otoarai-cho, Mitsui gun, Fukuoka)
Type of Sake] Junmai Ginjo
Rice] 100% Yamadanishiki
Polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol percentage] 14% [Sake alcohol percentage] +14% [Sake alcohol percentage] +14
Sake meter] +14% [Sake meter] +14% [Acidity
Acidity】1.8
Yeast] Association No. 901
Sake Cups] wine glass, sake cup
Aroma] +1 (mild rice aroma, hay, hint of banana)
Appearance] Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 1.5
Sweetness: 0.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Short, dry
Impression: Stoic, light, dry.
The aroma has a slight nuance of steamed rice.
It is designed to be super dry, with a sake meter of +14, and the sweetness is thoroughly eliminated, while the acidity and bitterness create a sharpness.
The low alcohol content of 14% makes it hard to get tired of drinking even though it is dry, but on the other hand, it is a little too spicy and hard to drink by itself while sober. It is suitable as a mid-meal drink.
Repeat Score: 1.5
Brand Name] Gakki Masamune Daiginjyo Shirazumi Chutsukuri
Sake Brewer] Oki Daikichi Honten (Yabuki-cho, Nishi-Shirakawa-gun, Fukushima Prefecture)
Daiginjo, unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Rice] Domestic rice (unknown variety)
Rice polishing ratio] 43
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma】+2.0（green apple, pear, white peach, rumney)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acid: 2.0 (mainly malic acid)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.0
Short to medium length. The aroma lingers softly and quickly disappears.
Impression: Gorgeous, fragrant, light and dry.
I tasted the genius instrumental Masamune from Aruzoe, which is in the Hall of Fame in my opinion.
It has a fruity aroma of pear, which is typical of Musical Instrument Masamune. The sweetness is well balanced with the acidity, and the slight carbonation gives it a refreshing feeling.
It stands out for its clarity and lack of clutter, which is typical of the Nakadori style.
It is a terrific sake that can easily be enjoyed on its own.
Repeat Score: 2.5
Asahi Ei Junmai Ginjo Autumn Edition
Sake Brewer] Sagara Shuzo (Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Junmai Ginjo
Rice] Domestic rice (details unknown)
Rice polishing ratio] 55
Alcohol content】16%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma】+1.5（cooked rice, white dumplings)
Appearance] Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 1.5
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 2.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering] Slightly long. Gentle sweetness remains.
Impression: Light and dry, with a mellow, umami flavor.
The aroma is calm and the taste is rounded, as is typical of autumn sake. The sweetness is subdued, and the mild umami and soft acidity are well balanced. It can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
Repeat Score] 2.0
Brand Name] Ura-Gasanryu Koka
Sake Brewer】Shindo Shuzoten(Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Honjozo, Unfiltered, Nama-zume
Rice] 100% Dewanosato
Rice polishing ratio】70
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma] +1.0 (green apple, white peach)
Appearance] Slightly yellowish crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering] Umami and a slight bitterness remain to a medium degree.
Impression: Dry with a touch of light umami
Today, we compared four Gazan-style wines.
It has the most umami and calm taste of the four Gazan-style wines we drank today.
The aroma is mild, and it is the most classical among the Gazan-style series from the same brewery.
The light 14°C flavor makes it a type of sake that can be drunk continuously during meals. It is good as a food wine for dishes with a slightly strong flavor. For dishes that are too rich, try ✖️
Repeat Score] 1.5
Sake Brewer] Shindo Shuzoten (Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Sake Brewer】Shindo Shuzoten(Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Ginjo-shu, unfiltered and unpasteurized
Rice used: 100% Dewa Sanzu
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma】+1.5（green apple, white flower)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Clear
Impression] Light and dry.
The aroma is not flashy and fruity.
It's a comparison of the Gazanryu series, but it's light and dry with a bit of fruitiness.
The aesthetics of 14 degrees in aluzome is something to be concerned about, but I can't tell the difference in the 10% degree of rice polishing....
It's just plain annoying. I'd like to ask the brewer sometime.
Repeat Score] 1.5
Brand name] Shin Izumi Hyokan Unsui
Sake Brewer】Shindo Shuzoten(Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Honjozo, unfiltered and unpasteurized
Rice used: 100% Tamanao
Rice polishing ratio】70
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Cup] (Unknown, tentatively called "Inoguchi")
Aroma: +1.0 (steamed rice, cream, hay)
Appearance] Slightly yellowish crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 2.0
Acidity: 2.0 (slightly soft)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 2.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering: Umami and a slight bitterness lingers moderately
Impression: Light and dry
The brewery insists on using Dewa Sanzan or else they would not be able to call themselves Gazan. Difficult to make.
The balance of the taste is quite light and dry, and the impression is even drier than the Gazan style we tasted earlier.
It was harshly spicy on its own, but when paired with sashimi, it was a world of its own. I finished it in no time. Pairing is amazing.
Repeat Score] 1.5
Gazanryu Kisaragi
Sake Brewer] Shindo Shuzoten(Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Kind of Sake] Daiginjo Unfiltered Nama-Zume
Rice used: 100% Dewa Sanzu
Rice polishing ratio】50
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma】+1.5（green apple, white peach)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.0
Bitterness: 1.0
Aftertaste: Short and refreshing
Impression] Fresh, light and dry
A gem with an unmistakable aesthetic appeal at 14℃ despite being al-deserved. The aroma is modest, but has a fresh fruit aroma. The balance of the taste is also quite light and delicate. It is quite dry without food, but when food is served, it is a perfect food wine of a different dimension.
Repeat Score] 1.5
Brand name] Amabuki Tokubetsu Junmai Nama Shu "Summer Love Sake" [Sake Brewer] Amabuki Sake Brewery Co.
Sake Brewer】 AMAFUKI SHUZOH GOHSEI (Miyaki Town, Miyaki County, Saga Prefecture)
Kind of sake】Special Junmai Namaishu
Rice] Japanese rice (undisclosed variety)
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】16%.
Sake Beverage] Straight glass
Aroma】+1.5（green apple, white bean dumpling, steamed rice, Nara pickles)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 2.0
Acidity: 2.0 Mellow
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 2.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering: Alcoholic bitterness and mild acidity
Impression: Yeast-scented, umami, light and dry
Note: This is a low-trust comment as it has reached alcoholic singularity.
Unique battery of Saga rice and flower yeast. Moreover, it is a sake yeast?
The aroma is strongly yeasty (sur lie aroma in wine) and overpowers the slight fruit aroma.
The taste is too rich and umami dry to be a summer sake.
Hana yeast? Rice? I don't know what made it so. It was a summer sake that was normally delicious but difficult to understand the author's intention. Saga's view of the world?
I am curious.
[Repeat Score] 1.5
Brand Name] SHINNANBUBIJIN 0401
Sake Brewer] Nambu Bijin Corporation (Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Japanese sake
Rice】Rice grown in Japan (variety undisclosed)
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Beverage] Straight glass
Aroma】+1.5（green apple, muscat)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acid: 2.0 (malic acid + citric acid)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.0
Bitterness: 1.0
Lingering] Short. Gentle umami and citric acidity often linger.
Impression: Fresh, modern, dry.
The Shin Nanbu Bijin series is an experimental series that redefines tradition.
It is fresh and dry with a slightly low alcohol design.
The aroma is mainly ethyl caproate, but it is refreshing without being too loud. The sweetness is restrained and the acidity is refreshing, making the wine fruity and clear in combination with the aroma.
It is a sake that I would like to drink again at a later date, as it is reaching its alcoholic singularity.
Repeat Score] 2.0
Bikuyo Junmai Ginjo Summer Sake
Sake Brewer] Hamakawa Shoten (Tano Town, Aki-gun, Kochi Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Junmai Ginjo
Rice] Domestic rice (undisclosed variety)
Rice polishing ratio] 55
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake Cup】Straight glass
Aroma】+1.5（green apple, muscatel, white peach, slight rummy)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Flavor
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.5 (sharp, slightly citric citrus)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.0
Bitterness: 1.5 Alcoholic bitterness
[Lingering] Crisp and refreshing. The acidity lingers pleasantly.
Impression: Fruity and sharp, light and dry.
The aroma is fruity without being too flashy. There is also a slight carbonation that buffs the freshness.
The sweetness is restrained, and the cool, refreshing acidity is reminiscent of citric acidity. A summery sake with citrus sweetness and sourness despite its lightness.
[Repeat Score] 2.0
Brand name] Kirakucho Biwako no Natsu Junmai Sake
Sake Brewer] KITA SHUZOH K.K. (Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture)
Kind of sake】Junmai-shu
Rice] Domestic rice (details unknown)
Rice polishing ratio] 65
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake Brewer] Straight glass
Aroma】+1.0（green apple, steamed rice, white egg dumpling, slight banana)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Flavor
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0 (predominantly lactic acidic)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Soft, umami and acidity quietly fade away.
Impression: Soft, umami, and light.
The aroma is subdued, with a fresh but mild rice aroma.
The taste is balanced with a light, refreshing flavor, with all the elements kept in moderation, but the acidity is mild, giving the impression of "softness" as described on the back of the bottle.
It is rather tame when served cold, but as the temperature rises, the umami flavor rises.
It is not just a summer sake that is refreshing and fresh, but it is the summer of Lake Biwa, not the sea! This is the summer of Lake Biwa, not the sea!
It is a great food sake.
Repeat Score] 2.0
Brand name] Yamabisu DRY
Sake Brewer】Yamabusi Sake Brewing Company (Kitano Town, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Japanese sake
Rice】Domestic rice (undisclosed variety)
Rice polishing ratio] 65
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake Brewer】Straight glass
Aroma】+1.0（green apple, a hint of banana, and the aroma of rice)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Flavor
Body: 1.5
Acid: 2.0 Malic acid, citric acid, etc.
Sweetness: 1.0
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5 derived from alcohol
Lingering] It is sharp and pulls away quickly. A faint bitterness and a sense of alcohol lingers in the latter half of the bottle.
Impression: Dry, light and dry.
The aroma is not flashy, but has a mild fruity aroma and the calmness of rice.
It is designed to be as "dry" as it is labeled, with a balance of lightness and lightness that is suitable for eating.
When the wine is cooled down, you can't taste much amino acid, but as the temperature rises, you can gradually taste the umami.
The style is to be enjoyed with food.
The rice is undisclosed, but the cleanliness of this 65% shaved rice is probably due to Yume Issen.
The classical style of the label is interesting, as it is a gap between the modern label and the classical style of the wine.
Repeat Score] 2.0
Brand Name] ZAKU Honotomo
Sake Brewer】 Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten(Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Junmai-shu
Rice] Domestic rice (details unknown)
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake Cup】Straight glass
Aroma】+1.5（Lychee、White peach、Melon、Green apple)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Flavor
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5 Alcohol-derived
Aftertaste: Clear, acidity lingers for a while
Impression] Aromatic, modern, light and dry.
It has a distinctive lychee-like ginjo aroma, which is unusual for Saku? The focus is on freshness and sharpness rather than juiciness.
Although the specific name of the sake is "junmai-shu", the aroma and flavor balance are in the ginjo class, and the modernity typical of ZAKU keeps you going without getting tired of drinking.
Repeat Score: 2.0
Brand name] Koubai Shun - My son's challenge Part2
Sake Brewer] Kosaka Shuzo Co.
Kind of sake】Junmai Ginjo
Rice] 100% Dewanosato (Yamagata Prefecture)
Polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】16%.
Sake meter: +3
Acidity] 1.6
Yeast】Yamagata yeast 16-1
Sake Cup】Oinokuchi
Aroma] +1.5 (green apple, white peach, cooked rice)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 2.0
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Slightly short and sharp.
A slight rice sweetness remains.
Impression: Gentle, soft, mellow and dry.
The fragrance is well-balanced without being too much. The fruity aroma and the fullness derived from the rice are not overly assertive, making it highly versatile as a mid-meal sake.
It is a versatile sake that can be served cold or at room temperature.
Repeat Score] 2.0
Brand Name] Gakki Masamune Bessen Namazume
Sake Brewer] Oki Daikichi Honten (Yabuki-cho, Nishi-Shirakawa-gun, Fukushima Prefecture)
Kind of Sake】Special Honjozo (Nama-zume)
Rice] Koji rice: Domestic rice, Kake rice: Domestic rice (details unknown)
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】16%.
Sake Cup】Oinokuchi
Aroma】+2.5（green apple, muscatel, pear, and rum)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Flavor
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.5 (malic acid and citric acid complex, refreshing)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering: Clear, fruit acidity disappears pleasantly
Impression
A fresh and light modern honjozo.
The freshness of the fresh-fermentation process and the gorgeous aroma of yeast are both present, and the perfection is so surprising that one might say, "This is a special bottle! The flavor is extremely light, but the aroma is pleasant. The taste is extremely light, but the aroma plays a leading role in the design of the sake. The aroma of green apples to rumney is clear, and the moment you smell it, you will think, "Isn't this a Musical Instrument Masamune? The identity of the sake shines through, making people think that it is a Musical Instrument Masamune.
It is a bottle that positively utilizes the effect of the alkaloids, and has both aroma and sharpness, and its sense of balance expressed as "lightness" rather than thinness of sake quality is truly genius-type.
Repeat Score] 2.5 (A good choice for lovers of aroma-based sakes. (A perfect wine for those who love aroma-based sake.)
Misuzu special junmai, unfiltered raw sake, Miyamanishiki
Sake Brewer] Misuzu Shuzo Co.
Kind of sake] Special Junmai (unfiltered unpasteurized sake)
Rice used: 100% Miyamanishiki
Rice polishing ratio] 55
Alcohol content】17度
Sake meter] +3
Sake cup】Inoguchi
Aroma】+1.5（Aroma of apple, pineapple and sake lees)
Appearance】Crystal
Taste]
Body: 2.0 (Thickness of sake)
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering: Youthful fullness typical of nama-shu, with an umami finish that includes a slight alcohol stimulation.
Impression] Juicy, mellow, light and dry.
This place seems to call itself "Misuzu" only for summer sake.
The aroma is mild, but it has a wide range of fruit aromas typical of unfiltered, unpasteurized sake. The taste is moderately balanced and voluminous, but it still has the "transparency" and "softness" typical of 55% polished rice x Miyamanishiki.
Repeat Score] 2.0
Suminoe Junmai Ginjyo Nakadare
Sake Brewer] Suminoe Shuzo Co.
Type of Sake] Junmai Ginjo-shu (Nakakumi)
Rice] Domestic rice, rice malted rice (Polishing ratio 50%)
Alcohol content】16度
Sake Cup】Inoguchi
Aroma】+1.5（green apple, muscat, white peach)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Flavor
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0, mainly malic acid
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering: Medium. Transparent and mineral, but also slightly juicy and umami.
Impression: Light, slightly mellow, balanced type.
Nakadare" is the middle part of the pressing process, and is said to be the part with the least amount of impurities and the most stable and well-balanced aroma.
The aroma is moderate, but has a beautiful fruity ginjo aroma. The taste is also light, with each parameter restrained, but it also has a moderate sugar content and a mellow flavor.
It is a Miyagi Prefecture-style sake that you will never get tired of drinking.
Repeat Score] 2.5
