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Joe Iacoponi

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September 16, 2020

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SakuramuromachiBizen Maboroshi Junmai Ginjo純米吟醸

Muromachi Shuzo Okayama

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7/28/2021, 9:24:30 PM

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15.3% alcohol Omachi rice Seimaibuai: 60% SMV: 2.5 Profile: Rich & Slightly sweet Tasted slightly chilled Aroma: Pear, mint, floral Taste, front-end: pear, light melon Taste, back-end: rice umami, pear, light smooth finish Gentle aromas and flavors come out in this sake, along with excellent mouthfeel from the omachi rice. A delight to drink. Recommend drinking this sake either stand-alone or with food. Pairs nicely with a variety of foods without overpowering.

Kinpo ShizenshuKantsurae Junmai純米生酛

Niida Honke Fukushima

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4/6/2021, 10:37:02 PM

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13% alcohol Shizenmai rice Seimaibuai: 80% SMV: -10 Profile: Bold & Slightly sweet Tasted slightly chilled Aroma: honeysuckle Taste, front-end: rice umami, melon, moss Taste, back-end: long, smooth finish linger in your mouth Lots of great aromas and flavors come out in this sake as it lingers in your mouth. Exceptional mouthfeel and delightful. Highly recommended. Recommend drinking this sake either stand-alone or with food. Pairs nicely with a variety of foods without overpowering.

BunrakuNihonjin No Wasuremono純米山廃

Kitanishi Shuzo Saitama

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1/13/2021, 2:19:19 AM

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16% alcohol Yamada Nishiki rice Seimaibuai: 60% SMV: +2 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted slightly chilled Aroma: rice, kiwi, banana Taste, front-end: rice, creamy banana, kiwi Taste, back-end: quick, dry finish, nondescript Mild flavor profile works well with mild foods. A light, creamy, enjoyable sake, but not particularly memorable. Recommend drinking this sake slightly chilled, alone or with mild foods.

HakkaisanJunmai Ginjo純米吟醸

Hakkai Jozo Niigata

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12/31/2020, 10:22:29 PM

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15.5% alcohol Yamada Nishiki rice Seimaibuai: 50% SMV: +4 Acidity: 1.2 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted slightly chilled Aroma: light floral, apple Taste, front-end: apple, roasted nuts Taste, back-end: quick, dry finish, a bit hot This is a light, crisp, slightly dry sake.No big or bold flavors, but a nice clean palate throughout. Surprisingly, this sake finished a bit hot when paired with food (sushi), which was not ideal. A bit disappointing overall. Enjoy chilled and standalone.

HakkaisanYukimuro純米吟醸原酒古酒

Hakkai Jozo Niigata

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11/9/2020, 5:39:02 PM

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17.0% alcohol Gohyakumangoku, Yukinosei, Yamada Nishiki (koji) rice Seimaibuai: 50% SMV: -1 Acidity: 1.5 Profile: Balanced Tasted slightly chilled Aroma: clean, crisp, subtle, apple, tangerine rind, honeydew Taste, front-end: caramel, apple Taste, back-end: quick, dry finish Very subtle and delicious overall. Tastes much more like a fresh junmai ginjo than a typical koshu. Light, balanced, pleasant standalone or with light foods.

川鶴Crane of Paradise純米

Kawatsuru Shuzo Kagawa

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10/19/2020, 12:07:17 AM

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15.5% alcohol Yamada Nishiki rice Seimaibuai: 65% SMV: +4 Acidity: 1.3 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: rice, yeast, melon, honey. green apple, pear, banana Taste, front-end: pineapple, pear, honey, grass, grapefruit Taste, back-end: yeast, earthiness, spirits, strong finish Serve chilled to gently warmed. Pairs with sweet or salty foods, including cured or grilled meats or fish.

Tozai Well of Wisdom吟醸

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10/18/2020, 11:59:17 PM

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14.9% alcohol Gohyakumangoku & Gin-Ohmi rice Seimaibuai: 55% SMV: +1 Acidity: 1.2 Profile: Light & Slightly Sweet Tasted at room temperature Aroma: apple, melon, banana Taste, front: melon, apple, pear Taste, back: melon, slight spirits Soft, creamy, well-balanced, and restrained. Serve chilled to room temperature, either standalone or with ceviche, fish, vinegar based dishes, or even grilled meats. A lovely sake that complements a wide variety of foods.

TokoSun Rise純米吟醸

Kojima Sohonten Yamagata

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10/18/2020, 11:13:08 PM

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15% alcohol Dewasansan rice Seimaibuai: 55% SMV: +1 Acidity: Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: pear, crisp melon, green apple Taste, front-end: pear, cinnamon, cantaloupe, grassy, floral Taste, back-end: green apple, melon Serve slightly chilled. Light, delicate,and well-balanced, with an elaborate finish. Drink standalone or works well with cream based pasta dishes.

HakutsuruSho-Une純米大吟醸

Hakutsuru Shuzo Hyogo

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10/18/2020, 11:01:04 PM

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15.5% alcohol Yamada Nishiki rice Seimaibuai: 50% SMV: +2 Acidity: Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: banana, green apple. pineapple, lychee Taste, front-end: lychee, pineapple, green apple, lime, woody Taste, back-end: dry, slight spirits Serve chilled to room temperature. Works well standalone or with foods such as salted nuts, cheese, light umami flavors.

KikusuiJunmai Ginjo純米吟醸

Kikusui Shuzo Niigata

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10/18/2020, 10:51:39 PM

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15% alcohol Gohyakumangoku rice Seimaibuai: 55% SMV: +2 Acidity: 1.4 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: banana, apple, maple syrup Taste, front-end: red apple, honey, maple syrup Taste, back-end: spirits, honey Serve chilled. Works better with foods, such as salted nuts, cheese, light umami flavors.

FukuchoSeaside純米発泡

Imada Shuzo Honten Hiroshima

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10/18/2020, 10:34:52 PM

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13% alcohol Nakase Shinsenbon rice, white koji Seimaibuai: 70% SMV: Acidity: High Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: yeast, green apple, pear, banana, vanilla, citrus, guava Taste, front-end: lemon, minerality, mango Taste, back-end: yeast, grass. pumpkin, floral Citrus and yeast forward, a natural effervescence. Delicious, refreshing alternative to champagne. Works well cold to slightly chilled, standalone or served with oysters, shellfish, cheese, or grilled meats.

MantenseiStar Filled Sky純米吟醸古酒

Suwa Shuzo Tottori

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10/18/2020, 9:58:18 PM

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15.5% alcohol Yamada Nishiki & Tamakasae rice, aged 3 years Seimaibuai: 50% SMV: +3 Acidity: 1.4 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: anise, butterscotch, honey Taste, front-end: tobacco smoke, anise Taste, back-end: brown sugar, soy sauce, minerality, slate, umami This sake has a nice richness and overall balance, with subtle fruitiness. Works well room temperature to slightly warmed, and with lightly umami foods such as ginger, goat cheese, or spinach.

真名鶴Mana 1751 True Vision山廃原酒無濾過

Manatsuru Shuzo Fukui

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10/18/2020, 9:48:07 PM

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16.5% alcohol Gohyakumangoku rice Seimaibuai: 60% SMV: +3.5 Acidity: Profile: Rich & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: yogurt, honey, mushroom Taste, front-end: mushroom, mid-aged brie Taste, back-end: earthiness, structured Yamahai, muroka, genshu combine to deliver a rich, expressive sake with lots of depth. Works well chilled and standalone, or warmer with umami foods.

Kansansui純米大吟醸

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10/16/2020, 10:05:44 PM

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14% - 17% alcohol Yamada Nishiki rice Seimaibuai: 55% SMV: +5 Acidity: 1.3 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: pear, banana, anise, citrus Taste, front-end: minerality, green apple, red cherry, honey Taste, back-end: green apple, pineapple, banana, anise, dragon fruit This sake is exceptional. Highly recommended. Light, delicate, and well balanced, bursting with fruity aromas. Amazingly holds up across multiple temperatures, both with and without food. Preference is chilled.

FukuchoMoon on the Water純米吟醸無濾過

Imada Shuzo Honten Hiroshima

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10/16/2020, 9:57:15 PM

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15.5% alcohol Yamada Nishiki rice Seimaibuai: 55% SMV: +3 Acidity: 1.4 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: grapefruit, anise, banana, pear, honey Taste, front-end: lime, fennel, minerality, pineapple, pear Taste, back-end: delicate, anise This sake is exceptional. Highly recommended. Light and delicate, bursting with fruity aromas. Amazingly holds up across multiple temperatures, both with and without food. Preference is chilled.

RihakuOrigin of Purity純米吟醸原酒生酒

Rihaku Shuzo Shimane

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10/16/2020, 4:54:48 PM

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17% alcohol Omachi rice, flower yeast Seimaibuai: 55% SMV: +3 Acidity: 1.7 Profile: Rich & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: persimmon, melon, ripe banana, yeast Taste, front-end: sweet, asian pear, banana Taste, back-end: herbaceous, banana This sake is exceptional. Highly recommended. Combination of omachi rice, flower yeast, genshu, and namazake sets this sake apart. Tons of aroma and flavor across multiple temperatures, both with and without food.

RihakuWandering Poet純米吟醸

Rihaku Shuzo Shimane

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10/16/2020, 4:43:15 PM

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15.5% alcohol Yamada Nishiki rice Seimaibuai: 55% SMV: +3 Acidity: 1.6 Profile: Slightly Rich & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: melon, pear, banana, spirits Taste, front-end: voluminous, lychee, banana Taste, back-end: creamy, expansive, sweet, umami Nice expression of a typical YN junmai ginjo. At room temperature, this was a bit overwhelmed by aroma and flavor of spirits. Would be an excellent sake to consume chilled standalone or with light flavored foods.

KontekiTears of Dawn大吟醸

Higashiyama Shuzo Kyoto

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10/9/2020, 5:58:17 PM

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15.5% alcohol Yamada Nishiki rice Seimaibuai: 50% SMV: +3 Acidity: 1.4 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: melon, earthy, banana, peach, anise Taste: truffle, honey, strawberry, minerality Restrained, light, balanced and refined taste, with a hint of truffle and umami. Very nice flavor profile when consumed standalone. When paired with yakiniku, the delicate notes disappeared. Would be an excellent sake to drink chilled and standalone.

RihakuDance of Discovery純米

Rihaku Shuzo Shimane

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10/9/2020, 5:47:17 PM

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14.1% alcohol Kan No Mai rice Seimaibuai: 68% SMV: +5 Acidity: 1.4 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: earthy, smoky Taste: melon, umami, bark, rice Subdued aromatics, slightly sweet. Lovely and flavorful when consumed standalone. When paired with yakiniku, the taste somewhat disappeared.

Takatenjin Sword of the Sun特別本醸造

Doi Shuzojo Shizuoka

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10/9/2020, 5:06:40 PM

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15.5% alcohol Yamada Nishiki + Haenuki rice Seimaibuai: 60% SMV: +4 Acidity: 1.3 Profile: Light & Dry Tasted at room temperature Aroma: ripe banana, juniper, spirits Taste, front-end: melon Taste, back-end: nuts, butter Fairly smooth overall, somewhat lacking in refinement when consumed standalone. When paired with yakiniku, this sake shined, complementing the food very well. Would be a good candidate to try as a warmed sake.

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