Location Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
Rice type Hitogochiki
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) +1.5 Fresh cream
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acidity 2
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.0
Aftertaste: gentle sweetness, rather refreshing
Impression: Clear and fruity
I bought this Hitogokochi at a sake brewery at the end of the year.
The aroma is not like this fruit, but it is sweet and fruity.
The taste has a soft image with gentle sweetness and acidity in harmony, but it is not sluggish.
Sake is clean from start to finish and has no peculiarities. Delicious.
Repeat Score 2.0
Location Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Rice type Aiyama 80%, Yamadanishiki 20%.
Type of Sake Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing 50%.
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Brewer
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 White peach, apple, malted rice
(Appearance) Slight yellowish crystal
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2.5
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Sourness and sweetness stay for a while without losing balance
Impression: Fresh and fruity
Gutsy and fruity from the aroma. There is also a clay-like smell like malted rice. The sweet aroma like apple derived from Aizan is pleasant.
It tastes sweet, but the acidity slightly overpowers it, so it does not taste that sweet. It is best to drink it cooled down. It is rather juice-like.
Repeat Score 1.5
Location Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture
Rice type Omachi
Sake type Junmai
Polishing degree 60
Alcohol content 13°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Nose) +1.5 Mature aroma, animalic
(Appearance) Yellowish crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acidity 1.5
Sweetness 1
Umami 2
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Gently lingering
Impression: Light and wild umami
The aroma is quite matured and umami, and the attack is gentle due to the low alcohol content. Everything is relatively modest.
It was hard to decide what to pair it with, but the bonito tataki was quite good. It has a gentle umami taste. It is useful because you don't encounter it very often.
Repeat Score 1.5
Location Matsumoto City, Nagano, Japan
Rice type Hitogokochi
Type of sake Special pure rice
Rice Polishing ratio: Koji rice 49%, Kake rice 70%.
Alcohol 16
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Apple, white peach
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Lingering Yes
Impression: Fruity and dry
The aroma is apple and peach.
The aroma is fruity but the taste is dry.
I personally like this family.
Goes well with sashimi. If you put olive oil between them, they are unbeatable.
Repeat Score 2.5
Location Akita City, Akita Prefecture
Rice type Misato Nishiki
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol content 13°.
Sake Mother Association No. 6
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Acetic acid, pepper, apricot
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acidity 2.5
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Lingering aftertaste Yes
Impression Spicy, fresh and fruity
The aroma is quite unique. I don't know where it comes from, but it has a peppery aroma that I didn't detect the last time I drank it. There is also a slight acetic acidity, and the aroma is that of vinegar and pepper used in dumplings. It actually tastes like that, but it also has a cute fruity note.
A very strange finish. Historically, there may be some negative nuances, but it's just plain delicious. If it tastes good, it's good.
Repeat Score 2.0
Location Miyagi Prefecture
Rice type Omachi
Type of Sake Junmai Daiginjo
Rice polishing 40
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Muscat, yogurt
(Appearance) Nigori
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 2.5
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Aftertaste: Gentle sweetness and bitterness lingers pleasantly.
Impression: Fresh and fruity
Fruity from the aroma
Hakurakusei has a solid structure due to its good balance (good mid-range in music).
But I prefer the standard Junmai Ginjo for Hakurakusei.
Repeat Score 2
Location Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Rice type Yamadanishiki
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 60
Alcohol 15°.
Sake mother No. 901
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Ramune, citrusy
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acid 2 Citric acid
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.0
Bitterness 2.0
Lingering Long. Sourness and bitterness are carried by the sense of alcohol and linger for a while.
Impression: Fresh and fruity with a sense of rummy
The main aroma is like that of rumminess, and after smelling it for a while, you can also detect a citrus nuance. The slight carbonation also gives it a fresh feeling.
The taste is a little sugary at first, but the sharp citric acidity comes in later.
There is not much complexity in the flavor.
The attack is very cute, but the lingering aftertaste is difficult to handle due to the lingering alcohol and bitterness.
Repeat Score 2.0
Location Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
Rice type Gohyakumangoku
Type of sake Junmai
Polishing degree 65
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake degree +3
Acidity 1.8
Rating (Scale 0-3)
(Item) Glass
(Aroma) +1.5, apricot curd, almond
(Appearance) Slightly yellowish crystal
(Taste) Slightly yellowish crystal
Body 2
Acid 2.5 Lactic acid, citric acid
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 2
Bitterness 1.5
Lingering Lactic acidity sticks around, rice flavor remains
Impression: Umami dry with strong lactic acidity
The aroma is subdued, but it has an aroma of almonds and apricot curd, perhaps originating from the sake yeast. The taste is also amino acidic and umami, but the lactic acidity is so strong that it sticks to the tongue until the aftertaste.
This is a must drink with hot sake.
Repeat Score 2.0
Location Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
Rice type Yumenokou
Type of sake Junmai
Rice Polishing 60
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Glass
(Nose) +2 Tropical fruits, fresh cream, somewhat animalistic and smoky aroma
(Appearance) Slight yellowish crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2 Lactic acid, malic acid
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 2
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Soft sweetness with a hint of alcohol
Impression: Fruity and umami, medium dry
This sake is fruity and umami, and has a luxurious feeling of having various elements all at once. There is also a fair amount of acidity, which is not at all annoying.
It's been a while since I've had it, but I still think it's great.
The balance is so good that it doesn't need much food, which is different from the other sakes I had today.
Repeat Score 2.5
Location Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture
Rice type Gohyakumangoku
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake degree +2
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Glass
(Aroma) +2 Banana, fresh cream
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 1
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: gentle sweetness, refreshing
Impression: Light and dry with a hint of banana
I often encounter this wine, but I was surprised that I had never had it before.
The aroma is rather strong. It is banana-like.
In contrast, the taste is crisp, light, and dry.
It tastes like a classic Niigata sake, and I like it a lot.
I paired it with soba (buckwheat noodles), and the fruity flavor gently appeared on the palate. It is very good as a food sake.
Repeat Score 2.5
Location Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
Rice type Gohyakumangoku
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake degree +7
Acidity 1.2
Rating (Scale 0-3)
(Item) Glass
(Aroma) +1.5 Fresh cream, steamed rice
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 1
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: clear, alcoholic
Impression: Light and dry
The aroma is subdued, but more creamy than fruity. The moment it enters the mouth, you can taste the umami of rice for a moment, but that too quickly disappears in this dry sake.
On its own, it is a little too simple, but when paired with a meal, it is something else. It goes well with soba noodles and sashimi.
Repeat Score 1.5
Location Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture
Rice type Koshi-tanrei
Type of sake Special pure rice
Rice Polishing 60
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Brewer
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale is 0-3)
(Item) Inokashira
(Aroma) +1.5
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acidity 2
Sweetness 1
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Rings out clean, with alcohol spiciness and bitterness
Impression: Light and dry
The aroma is not that strong.
It is light and dry, with a slightly fruity taste in the mouth. The sugar content is almost imperceptible.
Personally, I like it a lot.
It is great with soba noodles.
Repeat Score 2.0
Location Haga-gun, Tochigi
Rice type Gohyakumangoku
Type of sake Junmai Daiginjo
Rice polishing 50%.
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Inokashira
(Aroma) +2 Pineapple, mango type
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 2.0
Bitterness 2.0
Aftertaste Good sharpness. Gentle sweetness and bitterness
Impression Fruity dry.
The aroma is of tropical fruits. The taste is not dull with a strong acidity.
I remember it was delicious the last time I had it hot.
Repeat Score 2.0
Location Nagano Prefecture
Rice type Nagano Prefecture
Type of Sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 59
Alcohol content 15°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Inokashira
(Aroma) +1.5 Muscat, pear, melon
(Appearance) Clear
(Taste) Clear
Body 2
Acidity 2
Sweetness 1
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Aftertaste: clean, dry alcohol
Impression Slightly fruity, clear and dry
Dry with a slightly fruity aroma riding on the sharpness of the sharp acidity and alcohol.
This sharpness should be matched with meals.
I like the feeling that the fruity flavor stands out when it is paired with sashimi to compensate for the lack of sweetness in the flavor profile.
Repeat Score 2.5
Location Tokushima Prefecture
Rice type Omachi
Type of Sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 60
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Mother
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +1.5 Almond, apricot
(Appearance) Gold, slightly cloudy
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 2.5
Bitterness 2
Lingering Deep nutty aftertaste
From the aroma to the aftertaste, a nutty, almond-like flavor lingers. The taste is not as heavy as I expected, and the acidity is effective and beautiful.
I like it a lot.
Impression: Tasty mature sake
Repeat Score 2
Location Nagano Prefecture
Rice type Miyamanishiki
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 70%.
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake mother No. 6, etc.
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Grape-like
(Appearance) Slightly yellowish crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acid 2.5 Lactic acid, citric acid
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Lingering lactic acidity and alcohol
Impression: Fruity and dry
The lactic acidity derived from the traditional sake yeast yeast yeast is present, giving it a clean yet complex taste. While retaining the classical Miyamanishiki taste, it is quite modern and unique.
It is made at a winery, so it has a wine-like quality to it.
Repeat Score 2.5
Location Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
Rice type
Sake type Junmai
Polishing degree 50%.
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake mother
Sake degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +1 Steamed rice, slightly smoky aroma
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acidity 2
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Pungency 1.5
Aftertaste: Gentle sweetness and alcohol, not that strong, rather sharp
Impression: Fruity, medium dry
The aroma is rather umami, but when you put it in your mouth, it has a beautiful acidity and fruity elements.
The attack is rather quiet, with a gentle sweetness and acidity that comes on slowly.
Repeat Score 2.5
Location Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture
Rice type Gohyakumangoku
Type of sake Junmai
Rice Polishing 60
Alcohol content 16°.
Sake Mother
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Kiki Inokuchi
(Aroma) +1 Fresh cream, steamed rice
(Appearance) Yellowish crystal
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2 Lactic acid
Sweetness 1
Umami 2
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: clean, lingering alcohol
Impression: Deliciously dry
A rather standard umami dry sake.
It is not a flashy type of sake, but it has a well-balanced taste and is good as a food sake. It goes well with meat.
It is also good with hot sake.
Repeat Score 1.5
Location Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
Rice type Yamadanishiki
Type of Sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 65
Alcohol content 17°.
Sake Brewer
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) 1 glass
(Aroma) +1.5 apricot curd, cream
(Appearance) Slightly yellowish crystal
(Taste) Slightly yellowish crystal
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 2.5
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Taste and a little sweetness
Impression: Tasty and dry! But a little fruity!
The aroma is mild, but when you put it in your mouth, it smells like apricot bean curd, with a little fruity aroma later on.
Compared to the previous Shinkame, it is milder, but the taste is completely umami. The acidity is quite beautiful.
Compared to the previous Meikyojosui, which was light, this one is more umami. There is a wide range of flavors here.
Repeat score 1.5
Location Hasuda City, Saitama Prefecture
Rice type
Type of sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 60
Alcohol content 15.5°.
Sake Mother
Sake strength
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) 1 glass
(Aroma) +1.5 apricot and cream
(Appearance) Slightly yellowish crystal
(Taste) Slightly yellowish crystal
Body 2
Acid 2 Lactic acid
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 2.5
Bitterness 2
Lingering Amino acidity is felt for a long time in the aftertaste.
Impression: Deliciously dry
Predictable umami from the aroma.
Amino acid from the attack. It is not so sweet and has a strong lactic acidity. Full of rice flavor.
It should be summoned when necessary, such as when the liver appears. It can also be served hot.
Repeat score 1.5
