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kikokiko
甘すぎず辛すぎず、ひと癖あるような、自分にとって理想的な日本酒を追い求めています。神奈川県在住。

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kikokiko
Fukuju生酛　純米　生原酒
KobeshushinkanHyogo
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Speaking of sake from Nada, Hyogo Prefecture, national brands such as Shochikubai, Ozeki, and Kiku-Masamune are well-known, but this is my first time to try Fukuju. First, we tried it cold, and it had a classic taste with an acidity typical of a sake brewed from a traditional sake yeast yeast yeast. When we quickly switched to hot sake, the flavor opened up and the aroma and sweetness became more pronounced. The acidity and dryness also combine to create a complex flavor. It is not a trendy taste, but you can enjoy the royal road of sake.
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Yamagata Masamune雄町　袋採り直汲み純米吟醸
Mitobe ShuzoYamagata
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Yamagata Masamune from Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is orikara and has a little gasiness. It has a rich sweetness that is typical of Omachi and a gentle taste. The finish is slightly bitter and dry. It is an orthodox type of sake, but the umami of the rice can be felt well.
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Kamo Kanehide, which has not been served for a long time, was again selected as the dry type with a red label. It has the sweetness and acidity typical of Hachitan-Nishiki, and although it is fire-aged, it is refreshing with a hint of gas remaining. It has a crisp, dry finish with a bitter aftertaste. It has a modern taste and is an ideal dry sake.
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Shinkai吟吹雪九號　2023
藤本酒造Shiga
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Here is another brand new to me, Kamikai from Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. The light pink label is impressive, but it does not appear to be a spring sake. It has a refreshing mouthfeel with gentle sweetness and acidity, and the umami is well balanced. It has a moderately dry taste and a bitter aftertaste, making it a good match with pizza. I have been exploring new brands lately, and this one was right up my alley.
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kikokiko
Suwaizumi純米酒　うさぎラベル
Suwa ShuzoTottori
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Spring sake has started to appear in the liquor stores, but it is still cold. Tonight is the first Suwaizumi from Tottori. First, a cold sake. Quite different from the pretty label, it has an aged, rich flavor typical of San'in sake. It is delicious with little sweetness and a distinctive bitterness, but switch to hot sake after one drink. It is plump, sweet and savory, like Shaoxing sake but with a sourness, and it is still better when heated. I was again surprised at how different it was from recent sake.
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kikokiko
Sanshoraku山廃純米　直汲み生原酒
Sanshoraku ShuzoToyama
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Sansouraku, from Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, is characterized by its rich flavor. It is surprisingly refreshing to drink with the acidity of Yamahai and a slight gassy sensation that can be felt on the tongue. The aftertaste is enjoyable with a lingering bitter dryness, and the sweet, sour, dry, and bitter tastes are perfectly balanced.
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Kokuryu純吟　垂れ口
Kokuryu ShuzoFukui
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This is a standard sake, but it is the first time I have had a Kuroryu Doroguchi. The first sip has a fruity sweetness with a hint of cucumber. The finish has a lingering sense of bitterness and dryness. It is a delicious sake with both classic and modern flavors, and it is no wonder it was ranked 16th in the sake ranking.
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Choyofukumusume辛口純米酒　無濾過生原酒
Iwasaki ShuzoYamaguchi
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Changyang Fukumusume's dry sake, which I liked after drinking it for the first time last year, is served with gyoza (dumplings). It has a dry taste with a hint of gas, and sweetness and acidity are kept low. It is a dry sake with good sharpness and the flavor of Yamada-Nishiki. It is a perfect match with gyoza, and is as delicious as expected.
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A bottle of Aizumusume Junmai-shu, a classic. The gentle sweetness and acidity of the rice are deeply felt, with a moderately dry and astringent aftertaste. It is a standard sake that is delicious both cold and hot, and I sometimes find myself wanting to drink it again.
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Junmai sake from the Naohiko Noguchi Research Institute after a long time. Paired with yellowtail shabu-shabu. Aged and mellow, it has a flavor unique to Ishikawa sake. The sweetness, acidity, and bitterness are in perfect balance. It has a strong umami flavor, but it is not too heavy and the aftertaste is refreshing. We enjoyed the skill of a master brewer.
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Kiri-Tsukuba is my new favorite sake from Ibaraki. Urasato from the same brewery is popular, but this one, which is a little more classic, is also delicious. It has a melon-flavored, moderately sweet and refreshing taste. The finish is crisp and dry. The fruity and dry taste is a perfect balance.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Good evening, kiko😃. I'm looking forward to drinking this bottle! I'm really looking forward to drinking this bottle right now 🤗Fruity and dry is our favorite type of wine 😋😋.
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kiko
Thanks for your comment, Jay & Nobby 😊Tasty fruity dry is hard to find, but Fog Chikuba is one of our recommendations👍.
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The very popular Hirotogawa nigori was somehow available again this year. The bottle was opened quietly without any spills, stirred by myself, and the taste was unmistakable when I took a sip. It is moderately effervescent, fresh, with a rich sweetness and a moderately bitter aftertaste. Like sparkling wine, it goes perfectly with Western food.
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Chojazakariしぼりたて　純米生原酒
Niigata MeijoNiigata
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The annual ski trip to Echigo-Yuzawa was enjoyed this year with lots of snow and nice weather. As usual, we bought a limited-edition Choshamori sake as a souvenir at Ponshukan. Even though it is a new sake, it has a strong flavor and the richness of Niigata rice. The finish is moderately dry and refreshing. This year's sake is also very tasty. Skiing, hot springs, and local sake, Niigata is heaven.
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Shichihon'yari純米　活性にごり酒
Tomita SaketenShiga
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The third nigori of this season is Shichibonrya. We drank it last year in winter and summer, and it is one of the three most popular nigori in our house. The bottle was opened quietly without any spills and the first sip gave the impression of being sweet with a strong effervescence. After stirring, the nigorigo becomes thicker and drier, giving it its usual deliciousness. It is a definite winner. We enjoyed it with our regular hot pot of rice topped with a variety of vegetables, a luxury only available this time of year.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi kiko 😃 Kochira is absolutely delicious! Active Nigori ‼️ We've been wanting to drink it 🥹 but for some reason the timing has never been right for us 🥲It looks absolutely delicious 😙.
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kiko
Hi Jay & Nobby, hello ❗️ Yes, this one is definitely delicious 👍There are some brands that are hard to come across even if they are not premium liquors 😅.
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Senkinモダン　弍式　オリガラミ
せんきんTochigi
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I chose Sentori for my 400th check-in. It has been a long time since I have had a bottle, but the new label is very sophisticated and cool. This one is an orikara type and has a moderate slight bubbling. It has a sweet and sour taste that is typical of Sentori, and it has a natural taste that permeates the body smoothly. It has a slight bitterness that makes it hard to stop drinking without getting tired of it. It is beyond the boundaries of sake.
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ひなはなママ
Good evening, kiko😄! Congratulations on your 400 check-ins 🎊🎉㊗️ I'm sure you'll love the now popular Senkou ‼️ for your commemorative sake 👌I haven't had a chance to drink it yet 😅It looks really good 😋I hope you enjoy your sake life from now on ❣️
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ma-ki-
Good evening, kiko! Congratulations on your 400 check-ins🎉! The renewed Sentori looks delicious ⤴️ I can't believe it's more than just sake, I'm so tempted to drink it 🤤. Have a great sake life from now on 😊.
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熊谷 朋之
Good evening, kiko! 🙋 Congratulations on your 400 check-ins! 🎉🎉🎉 Sengoku is delicious, isn't it👍! After all, acidity is important for sake 🙋🙋.
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kiko
Thank you, HinaHanaMama 🙏 The renewed Senkou has a more advanced taste, no doubt 😊Please keep in touch with us: 🙇🏻
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kiko
Thank you ma-ki-🙏 I haven't had Sentori in a while, it's better than I expected and I recommend it 😊Please keep in touch with me: 🙇🏻
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kiko
Thank you, Tomoyuki Kumagai 🙏The acidity of Senkou is perfectly balanced and really delicious 😋 Please keep in touch 🙇🏻
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Masaaki　Sapporo
kiko, thank you for everything👍Congratulations on your 400 check-ins🎊Congratulations on your Senkou here😋Look forward to seeing you again this year🙇.
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kiko
Masaaki Sapporo, thank you 🙏Senkou has been renewed and tastes even better, I highly recommend it😊Thank you again for your support this year: 🙇🏻
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi kiko 😃 Congratulations on your 400 check-ins at Renew Sentori 🎉! Sentori's challenge goes beyond many boundaries 🤗.
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kiko
Thank you Jay & Nobby 🙏 It was my first Sentori in years and it was better than I expected 😊 Evolutionary Sake, great 👍.
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ポンちゃん
Kiko, congratulations on your 400 check-in, even though it's a little late: 🎉🎉🎉🎉 It's a good omen to have a renewed Sentori 👍✨I'd love to try it since it's highly rated by everyone, including kiko 😊.
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kiko
Thanks Pon, 🙏 All types of Renewal Sentori are well received 😊I also recommend this Oligarami, which is moderately bitter 👍.
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Kibotsuru from Kiyama-cho, Saga Prefecture, the retro label is festive and appropriate for the New Year. The sake rice is Jinriki, and the freshness of the new sake is impressive with sweetness and a hint of acidity. The freshness is enhanced by the gas that can be felt on the tongue. It has a moderate sake-like taste, and is a delicious sake that will keep you coming back for more.
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Happy New Year! My family caught the flu at the end of the year, so we had a lonely New Year's without any New Year's dishes at home. My first sake of the year was Nishinoseki from Oita, because I wanted to drink hot sake. I bought this one at a convenience store on a business trip. I liked the retro label. It's not too sweet, but it's refreshing, and this is the best way to warm up sake. I'm looking forward to another year of drinking sake.
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うっち〜の超〜りっぱ
Happy New Year, kiko 🎉 I know the end of the year was hard for you. I also had a hard time because I was sick for a week after the end of work 😅 another year with good sake 😆 I wish you a happy and healthy year👍.
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kiko
Thank you for your warm words, Uchi~'s super~rippa-san 😭I guess you can't enjoy drinking unless you are in good health. I look forward to working with you again this year: 🙇🏻
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ma-ki-
Happy New Year to you, kiko 🎍. Thank you 🍀 for your support during the old year. I had a hard time with the flu at the end of the year too, so it's a blessing to be able to drink in good health ✨. I'm glad you are on the mend 😊. I look forward to working with you again this year!
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kiko
Happy New Year to you, ma-ki-. Thank you for everything😊I'm sorry to hear about the flu. Even if you are careful, there is nothing you can do about it 😞 Let's enjoy sake again this year while taking care of our health: ❗️
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Happy New Year, kiko? I know you had a tough year end flu😷🥲 but I'm glad you can drink in the new year 😮‍💨 hot sake🍶 seems to help with colds😄 I look forward to working with you again this year 🙇🏻🙇🏻‍♀️
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kiko
Happy New Year, Jay & Nobby 🎍I have recovered thanks to you. When I'm not feeling well, I kind of want to drink hot sake 😅I'm looking forward to your review again this year 😊.
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Hanagaki純米　にごり
Nanbu ShuzojoFukui
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The second nigori of the season is Hanagaki. The bottle opened easily with no foaming. It is a solid nigori with sedimentation about halfway up the bottle, but after stirring it and taking a sip, you can see the sweetness and richness, The sweetness is strong and full-bodied. The bitter flavor can be felt in the aftertaste, and I enjoyed the Hanagaki-like flavor.
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Aizuchujo生純米原酒　無濾過初しぼり
Tsurunoe ShuzoFukushima
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It is Christmas Eve, but since it is a weekday, I cooked a simple meal and drank Aizu Chusho. I really wanted something sparkling. The taste is delicious, with a refreshing muscat-like flavor and a good amount of sake-like character. It matched well with the Sekai no Yama-chan style chicken wings.
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Mutsuhassen芳醇超辛　特別純米　生
Hachinohe ShuzoAomori
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Mutsu Hachisen from Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, with its red and black label fits the image of super-hot sake. The aroma is gorgeous, like a ginjo sake. The taste is also gorgeous, with an apple-like sweetness and a rich, mellow flavor. The finish has a firm, dry feel with a clean crispness. It is very satisfying to enjoy both the fruity and dry taste.
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