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Sleek, sharp, and transparent.
Modest but elegant. Refreshing fruit that is more green apple than melon.
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The nose is soft like apples and white peaches,
In the mouth, it has a smooth flavor and moderate acidity.
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Denshu百四拾 紅葉ラベル
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Hanasoi" is a variety of sake brewing rice developed by Aomori Prefecture from a cross between "Yamadanishiki" and "Hanabukiyuki".
This sake is a junmai ginjo made from 100% "Hanasoi" rice.
The 🍁 紅葉 label is a limited fall shipment.
It has a slightly more rounded flavor and a more subdued aroma than the regular Hyakushoku,
The aroma has a hint of Aomori-like fruitiness, such as apples and pears,
It is gentle on the palate, with a subtle acidity and umami lingering in the aftertaste.
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I had it with my bento on the train on the way back from a trip to Ito.
It is a bottle of Senkou's "Onkyo Chishin", a modern revival of a manufacturing method based on documents from the Edo period. SENKOKU
A mild and nostalgic aroma. It has a gentle, nostalgic aroma, with hints of cooked rice, dried fruits, and a hint of lactic acidity.
Soft and gentle on the palate, with the umami of rice spreading gradually.
The acidity is firm and the aftertaste is light and sharp.
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Ito Trip Record
By using deep water from Suruga Bay as the brewing water instead of the underground water from Mt. Fuji, the taste is mellow and mineral.
The modest but elegant aroma of rice spreads pleasantly.
When you taste this local sake with fish dishes at a small restaurant in Ito with a Showa-era atmosphere, you will feel strangely at ease,
It is a moment when your mind is mysteriously at ease. 🍶✨
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A very floral and gentle sake made with floral yeast.
Floral and light. It has a sweet aroma like cherry blossoms, white flowers, a little lychee, and muscat.
The mouthfeel is very soft, and the umami of the rice spreads gradually.
The acidity is mild, leaving a sweet and sour nuance. The roundness and freshness typical of flower yeast can be felt.
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There is a savory aroma derived from oak barrels.
The balance between acidity and umami is exquisite. It has the thickness of wine. The sharpness is gentle. The aftertaste is long and calm.
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The black bottle is impressive and is truly the "top of the line" in the series.
The brewer, Yoshikawa Jozo, created this limited edition sake as a tribute to Dr. Kazuo Sugiyama.
The ginjo aroma is elegant and reserved. The sweetness of white peaches and bananas is accompanied by a hint of minerality.
The aroma is of the type that rises quietly, with depth and lingering aftertaste rather than flamboyance taking center stage.
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Fresh and gorgeous! Aromas of green apple, pear, and white peach.
Even though the alcohol is a bit strong, the impression is sweet and fresh.
In the mouth, there is a slightly carbonated, piquant sensation characteristic of freshly squeezed sake.
It is juicy with a rich rice flavor and a moderate acidity.
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It has a softness that does not make you feel the 18% alcohol content.
The first sip has a mild umami flavor, followed by a light astringency and acidity.
It has a "calm depth" that is typical of autumn sake, but the aftertaste is crisp and clean.
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It has a slightly dry mouthfeel with a clear, yet robust flavor.
It is characterized by a crisp minerality and taut acidity that is typical of "hard water (150 hardness) brewing.
It has a stoic sharpness like a clear stream, rather than the juiciness of a pure sake.
The aftertaste quickly disappears, leaving behind the "bitterness of rice + umami" characteristic of Kame-no-o at the back of the throat.
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Fruity aroma of fresh melon and green apple, with a hint of white flowers.
The fresh gasiness characteristic of nama-shu can also be felt.
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As the label says,
This sake is brewed by "two female toji, mother and daughter," who put their heart and soul into it.
The daughter, Yuri, studied brewing at university,
The daughter, "Yuri," studied brewing at university, and together with her mother, Keiko Hayashi, created this bottle with a new sensibility.
The aroma is mild, with a fluffy rice sweetness. The taste is light, with a sense of transparency that quickly disappears in the aftertaste. The taste is light and clear, with a refreshing sensation typical of Gohyakumangoku.
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Honmaguro" Junmai Ginjo I encountered in Tokyo.
As the name suggests, it has a sharp taste perfect for fatty tuna.
One sip and I was convinced it was "The King of Fish". 🐟✨
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No way... a bottle.
From the moment it is poured into the glass, the aroma of ripe melon and muscat spreads out in a flurry.
The mouthfeel is very smooth, and fruity sweetness and robust flavor coexist in good balance.
The aftertaste is sharp, yet the slight sweet fruitiness lingers in the aftertaste.
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Fusano KankikuNew Sensation 2025
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Lightly cloudy, unfiltered, raw sake
The aroma is sweet and fruity, like fresh melon or white peach.
In the mouth, the soft texture is followed by juicy sweetness and a hint of acidity.
The aftertaste is light and fruity, but still has an impression of being able to cut through quickly.
Compared to Blue Sapphire in the same series, this wine is characterized by a slightly more floral, bouncy, and youthful taste.
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Fusano KankikuBlue Sapphire 2025
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It has a delicate effervescence and aromas of white grapes, pears, and green apples.
The palate is soft, with an exquisite balance of fresh acidity and elegant sweetness.
The aftertaste is crisp and clean, like clear air.
The transparency of the wine becomes even more pronounced when it is chilled.
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In the mouth, the juicy flavor spreads first, and the sweetness of the rice can be felt in the fullness of the taste.
The plumpness characteristic of Kuzuryu rice and the sharpness of the acidity are exquisite,
It has a light aftertaste while being very drinkable. It is the very essence of "nama-zake".
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A souvenir from a friend's trip to Gifu.
Thankfully we got it 🍶✨.
This sake, made with Abellia flower yeast, has a gorgeous floral aroma.
The fruity aroma of muscat, white peach, and lychee is softly spread with a sweetness like honey from flowers.
In the mouth, soft sweetness and elegant acidity are in harmony.
The palate is full of the rich umami of 100% Yamada-Nishiki, while the finish is crisp and clean,
The aftertaste is crisp and clean, and the overall finish is very well balanced.
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On my way back from Taiwan, I bought a green cosmetic tube in the shape of bamboo that I saw at Narita Airport and thought it was interesting.
When I opened the bottle, the aroma was not flashy, but calm, like a breeze blowing in the shade of a tree,
The aftertaste is clean, with a hint of rice flavor.
The clarity of the taste is a reflection of the quality of the water and the care taken in the brewing process.
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