Location Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture
Rice type Gingiotome, etc.
Sake type: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol 15°.
Sake Mother: Giovanni's Choice
Sake Degree +4
Acidity 1.5
Rating （scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +1 Fresh cream, steamed rice, melon
(Appearance) Slight yellowish crystal
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2 Lactic acidity main
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 2
Bitterness 1.5
lingering bitter taste like green tea for a while
Impression: Tasty, medium dry
The aroma is heavy and quiet, without much showiness.
The attack is not too aggressive, but it comes after a while as you swallow. It has a sweet taste, but it is probably due to the alcohol rather than the sugar. It has moderate acidity and is medium dry in total.
It is characterized by a lingering aftertaste like green tea.
Location Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
Rice type Miyamanishiki
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing 55
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Mother
Sake degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Pear, apple, muscat
(Appearance) Slightly cloudy
(Taste) Slightly cloudy
Body 2
Acidity 2 with malic acid
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2.0
Aftertaste: clear, with gentle sweetness and acidity
Impression: Clear, fruity, medium dry
This is the second time. The fruity taste is not significantly different from the image of the first time.
However, when opening the mouth, there is a slight carbonation piquancy that is stimulating to the tongue. The ethyl acetate sensation felt last time is not present this time.
The aftertaste is clean, but the bitterness remains in the back of the tongue for a while.
It is hard to say that the brewery was burned because I like the taste so much.
Location Gunma Prefecture
Rice type Gohyakumangoku
Type of sake Special pure 6
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother
Sake degree -1.0
Acidity
Rating （scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +1 Melon, cream-like
(Appearance) Slightly golden crystal
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2.0
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2.0
Aftertaste: Gentle bitterness and koji flavor remains
Impression Pitchy, refreshing, and fruity
The aroma is not that strong, but a cucumber-type ginjo aroma gradually rises.
The taste has a slight carbonation and acidity that creates a strong attack, but then it is refreshing. The bitterness lingers at the back of the tongue, and the koji flavor also remains.
It is easy to drink and seems to be popular.
Location: Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Type of Rice Yamadanishiki (unmatched rice)
Type of Sake Junmai
Rice Polishing Degree? % (%)
Alcohol 15°.
Sake Mother
Sake degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Muscat, pear, citrus
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acidity 2
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.0
Bitterness 2.0
Aftertaste: Bitter, clean
Impression Fruity citrusy, medium dry
The aroma is relatively fruity.
The balance between acidity and sugar is good, so it is not sweet.
The bitterness is firm, and its synergy with the aroma reminds one of citrus fruits such as ponkan (mandarin orange).
I didn't know Yamadanishiki could be like this. I am very curious about the yeast.
Location: Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Rice type Hachitan-Nishiki
Type of Sake Junmai
Rice Polishing Degree ? % of rice
Alcohol percentage 14°.
Sake Mother Association No.12
Sake degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Melon, Cucumber
(Appearance) Lightly cloudy
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acid 2
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2.0
Lingering lactic acidity and bitterness
Impression Cucumbery fruity
Melon-like aroma, but with a slightly greenish, cucumber-like flavor.
It is light from the attack due to the low alcohol content.
The lactic acidity derived from the yeast yeast yeast is strong and there is a yogurt feeling. The bitterness is strong.
I wonder if it is modern in a sense. There are many elements.
Location Katano City, Osaka
Rice type Omachi
Type of sake Yamahai Junmai
Polishing degree 65
Alcohol content 17°.
Sake Mother
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2, apricot curd, nuts, fresh cream, pickled vegetables
(Appearance) Goldish crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2 Lactic acid main
Sweetness 2.5
Umami 2.5
Bitterness 1.5
Lingering Taste: Taste and bitterness remain
Impression: Delicious medium-sweet
It has an aroma of apricot and Nara-zuke, which is probably derived from Yamahai.
There is acidity, but the sugar content is high and the balance is sweet.
Mild acidity derived from lactic acid. It is an umami type sake with a lot of amino acids.
It is good to be heated.
Location Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Rice type Yamadanishiki
Type of sake Junmai Daiginjo
Rice polishing 50%.
Alcohol content 17°.
Sake Mother
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +1 Muscat, apple, ginjo aroma
(Appearance) Slightly cloudy crystal
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 2.5
Umami 2
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Good sharpness, with a pleasant bitter aftertaste
Impression: Clear, medium-sweet with the umami of rice.
The aroma is not that assertive, but there is a fruity aroma. Slightly sweet on the attack. The acidity is moderate in balance.
The umami of the rice is felt even though it has been cut down, and it is a little nutty.
The sharpness is very good.
It has a sweet attack and finishes cleanly.
Location Akita Prefecture
Rice type Dewasanbana
Type of Sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 50%.
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Mother
Sake degree -8.3
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +1, ginjo aroma, fresh cream
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2.5
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Gentle sweetness and bitterness
Impression: Beautifully sweet with a sense of rice
The aroma is not that strong, with a hint of cream and a little bit of fruit.
The attack is gentle, but the acidity is moderate and the balance is quite sweet.
It has a beautiful impression. The lingering bitterness is unexpectedly strong.
Location Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Rice type
Type of Sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 80
Alcohol content 17°.
Sake Mother Home-brewed
Sake degree
Acidity
Rating (0-3 on a scale of 0-3)
(Item) Flute glass
(Aroma) +2
(Appearance) Clear
(Taste) Clear
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 1
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Lingering alcohol + bitterness
Impression Tasty dry
A rather refreshing dry taste that I prefer.
The umami is not annoying for 80% polished rice.
Bitterness is quite present.
Location Mie Prefecture
Rice type
Sake type Junmai Orikarami
Rice polishing degree 65
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake degree
Rating (0-3 on a scale of 0-3)
(Item) Flute glass
(Aroma) +2 Koji, white peach
(Appearance) Nigori
(Taste) Nebulous
Body 2
Acidity 2
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Lingering bitterness
Impression: Fruity
Nuances like white peaches and yogurt.
Personally, I think the turbidity is still not that great...
Location Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture
Rice type
Sake type Junmai
Rice Polishing Degree
Alcohol content 12.5°.
Sake Mother Association No. 701
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 melon, steamed rice
(Appearance) Fizzy, crystalline
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Raining: clean and fruity
Impression Pitchy fruity
Slightly carbonated and fruity.
The balance between acidity and sugar is good, so it is not too sweet, and the alcohol is light, so it is easy to drink.
Slightly rice flavor.
Cute sake.
Location Konan City, Niigata Prefecture
Rice type ?
Sake type Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol content 14°.
Sake Mother
Sake degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +1.5 Fresh cream, yogurt
(Appearance) Slight crab yellowish crystal
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 1.5
Sweetness 1.0 Sweetness from alcohol
Umami 2
Bitterness 2.5
Lingering Alcoholic numbness and sweetness remain
Impression Umami dry
Relatively light umami dry taste
More creamy than fruity
The lightness of the taste may be due to the lack of complex elements, and the alcohol-derived sweetness may be more noticeable.
Good as a food sake.
It is a good sake as a food sake.
Location Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture
Rice type 20% Yamadanishiki 80% sake rice
Type of sake Junmai Daiginjo
Rice polishing 50%.
Alcohol content 13°.
Sake Brewer
Sake degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Pear, Muscat, Citrus
(Appearance) Clear
(Taste) Clear
Body 1.5
Acid 2 Lactic acid, malic acid
Sweetness 2
Umami 1
Bitterness 2.5
Lingering bitter and nutty
Impression Gentle and fruity
First sip after a week of sobriety.
A little gentle from the attack due to the low alcohol content. Beautiful acidity.
Good balance between sugar and acidity, not too sweet. There is a distinctive bitterness that lingers for a while. There are also some nutty nuances.
This sake has a modern impression, but it is not overdone; it is cute and gentle.
I read on the internet that it has citrus nuances such as ponkan (ponkan citrus), but I thought it was the bitterness and the clean fruity aroma that made me feel that way.
Location Nishishirakawa-gun, Fukushima
Rice type Yume no Aroma
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing 60% for Koji rice, 70% for Kake rice
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Brewer
Sake degree 0
Acidity 1.2
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Pear, Muscat
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 2
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Clean, lingering alcohol
Impression Sukkiri fruity
The fruity aroma, consistent acidity, and sweetness make this sake very pleasant on the palate. Although it is alky, it is rather well-balanced and not weirdly oozy.
I have had this sake several times, and it is one of my favorites.
Location Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Rice type
Sake type Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing %.
Alcohol 15° Alcohol content
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Aroma of apricot, plum and acetic acid
(Appearance) Yellow crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 3
Sweetness 2.5
Bitterness 1
Lingering Lactic and acetic acids
Impression Umeshu (plum wine)
From the aroma, it has a plum wine flavor. I also felt acetic acid and wondered if it was a negative thing for sake. I was worried that it might be negative for a sake, but it tastes like plum wine to begin with.
It is a dessert sake.
Location Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
Rice type Miyamanishiki
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +1 Slight ginjo aroma
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acid 2 Malic acidity is also felt.
Sweetness 2
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Relatively clean, slight bitterness
Impression: Gentle fruity
I have had Hitogokochi before, but this is my first Miyamanishiki.
It is gentle from the attack. The balance between acidity and sweetness is very good, and it goes down smoothly.
It is fruity, but not too bright, and is a gentle and beautiful sake.
I like it very much, although I am completely local.
Location Gosho City, Nara Prefecture
Rice type Akitsuho
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing Degree 65
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Mother Association No. 7
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Apple, Pear
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Lingering bitterness and alcohol spiciness
Impression Fruity medium dry
Izakaya Romance Car today.
The aroma is fruity with consistent acidity and sweetness. It has a fresh impression with a slight carbonation, but the alcohol seems a little high and there seems to be quite a bit of bitterness.
The rice flavor is not as strong as the others in the series, perhaps due to the grinding.
I am not sure what to pair it with.
Cheese would be a good match.
Location Tosa-gun, Kochi Prefecture
Rice type Yamadanishiki, Gin no Yume
Type of Sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 50%.
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake mother CEL24
Sake degree -4
Acidity 1.4
Amino acidity 1.0
Rating （scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Nose) +2 Apple, herbs, Japanese pepper, Nara zuke aroma
(Appearance) Slightly cloudy, slightly greenish
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2, with a fair amount of malic acid
Sweetness 2.5
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2, with a tannic astringency that may come from the lactic acidity.
Lingering chestnut-like sweetness and lactic acidity
Impression: Sweet with complexity
It has a complex taste with a mixture of nuances of shaved sake and amino acid complexity, as well as sugar and acidity.
This was my first time trying CEL24, and I personally thought it was a sake that was difficult to understand what it was trying to assert. The lingering chestnut-like aftertaste, perhaps derived from the malted rice, is unique.
I drank it chilled, but it seems to become sluggish as the temperature rises.
It goes well with cheese.
Location Gamo County, Shiga Prefecture
Rice type Yamadanishiki
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake meter 0
Acidity 1.3
Rating (scale from 0 to 3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Banana, cream
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Crystal
Body 2
Acid 1.5
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Gentle sweetness lingers
Impression: Balanced food sake
A moderate and cohesive type of sake in which none of the elements are overly prominent.
Location Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
Rice type Miyamanishiki
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice Polishing 55
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Mother
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Pear, Muscat, steamed rice, etc.
(Appearance) Slightly cloudy
(Taste) Slightly cloudy
Body 2
Acidity 2 with malic acid
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: clear, with gentle sweetness and acidity
Impression: Clear, fruity, medium dry
In the mouth, it has a beautiful acidity, gentle sweetness, and a seductive aroma of ethyl acetate-like ester that passes through the nose.
The aftertaste is refreshing.
The brewery seems to have burned down and this sake is no longer available. So I bought a bottle to savor it slowly.
