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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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Daina特別純米　にごり酒　生酒
Kikunosato ShuzoTochigi
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kikoNigori (nigori) sake has been arriving one after another, and today we have Ona from Ohtawara City, Tochigi Prefecture. The nigori-zake is delicious with just the right amount of acidity and bitterness, with just the right amount of sweetness. The original flavor of the rice can be felt, and nigori sake is very special.
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ジェイ&ノビィGood morning, KIKO 😃 Ona nigori! That's right, a straightforward review to say ‼️ 🤗 I didn't drink it this year 😅
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kikoThanks for your comment, Jay & Nobby. ❗️ Ona is one of my favorite brands of Tochigi sake, and the nigori sake was really good too😊.
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Mikotsuru辛口純米酒
Suwa Mikotsuru ShuzojoNagano
58
kikoI bought a bottle of Gokotsuru dry type sake at the sake shop in the Aki Building during a business trip to Nagano. This place has a great selection of local sake from Shinshu, and I always find it hard to resist. The label is classic, but the taste is refined and the dryness is moderate and easy to drink. The sweetness and umami are well developed, and although orthodox, the quality of the sake is high.
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Tedorigawa純米　にごり酒　白寿
Yoshida ShuzotenIshikawa
55
kikoI had a bottle of Hakusyu from Tedorigawa last year at this time of the year, and it was delicious. The bubbles were quite strong and the bottle was opened carefully. The rice is 100% Ishikawamon, which is not too sweet, but not too sweet, and it is a bittersweet dry type of sake, so it is a dangerous type that can be drunk as much as you want. It is a dangerous type of sake that can be drunk as much as you want. It goes well with pizza, and this year's version is also delicious.
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Kinoenemasamune純米生原酒　大辛口　初しぼり
Iinuma HonkeChiba
60
kikoKoshi from Shakai-cho, Chiba Prefecture, is a popular brand, but this is my first time drinking it. This year's new sake has a subtle, slightly chili-like sensation on the tongue when it hits the palate. It is so refreshing that it is hard to believe that it is made with 80% polished rice, yet it has the sweetness and acidity that are typical of sake. Although it is not a very dry sake, it has just the right amount of dryness in the aftertaste and is a definite repeat customer.
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Shisora無濾過生原酒　スパークリング純米吟醸
Shiwa ShuzotenIwate
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kikoI picked it up for the first time because of its recent popularity and high reputation for nigori (nigori sake). I took my time to open the bottle safely, carefully letting off the gas. It is very lively and shwashy. The sweetness is moderate and refreshing, and the bitterness is just as delicious as its reputation. It went down smoothly, and this is a bad type of sake. The taste is gentle and delicate, as is typical of sake made by a female master brewer.
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Jokigen但馬強力純米吟醸
Sakata ShuzoYamagata
57
kikoKamikimoto of Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, uses 100% Tajima-strength sake rice. It has a beautiful junmai ginjo-like flavor, but also has a firm, dark richness, perhaps due to the characteristics of strong rice. It also has a slightly tangy and dry taste, which is my favorite type. I have had several sakes of Kamikigen, and they are all of a high level.
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Akishika純米　山廃　無濾過生原酒
Akishika ShuzoOsaka
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kikoAkizuka is one of our favorite brands. It is rich with a strong umami flavor. It has a strong acidity characteristic of Yamahai, and when you put it in your mouth, you can feel a slight chilliness, which makes it very drinkable. Since it is getting colder, we paired it with a hot pot with motsu-nabe (a type of meat stew) that we ordered from Hakata. It is a great combination.
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Hiokizakura純米ひやおろし　山装ふ
Yamane ShuzojoTottori
55
kikoThis year's new sake has come out one after another, but I would like to enjoy some more autumn sake. We had a nice Hiyayogoshi from Hiokizakura, which we enjoyed last year. It has a characteristic acidity typical of San'in region sake, and while it is full of umami, it has a refreshing taste. This year's sake is also very tasty. It goes well with yellowtail sashimi.
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Takesuzume生酛純米にごり酒
大塚酒造Gifu
56
kikoTakejaku from Ikeda-machi, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Namaishiki (locally grown Yamada Nishiki) is used for this sake. There is no foaming and little turbidity. It has a refreshing acidity unique to the sake's natural yeast, and its sweetness is moderate. It goes well with the duck hot pot we ordered. When we drank it last year, it had a strong flavor, but this time it was a bit lacking. I will give it another day and see how it goes.
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Aizumusume純米酒
Takahashishosaku ShuzotenFukushima
54
kikoIt has been a long time since I have tasted Aizu Musume. Unlike the image on the label, it has a surprisingly fruity sweetness and a moderate dryness with a sake feel, not too heavy and not too light, and a perfect balance. It is a classic sake, but you will never get tired of drinking it no matter how many times you drink it.
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Igarashi無濾過生原酒　直汲み純米
Igarashi ShuzoSaitama
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kikoIgarashi from Hanno, Saitama, Japan, I've seen it around a lot, but this is my first time drinking it. The cork didn't pop, but it was fresh and chilled on the tongue. It has a strong sweetness, but is also rich and dark. The aftertaste is also slightly dry and bittersweet. I don't have many opportunities to drink new brands anymore, but it is nice to find a type I like once in a while.
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Matsumidori純米吟醸　秋あがり
Nakazawa ShuzoKanagawa
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kikoOver the weekend, I went climbing in Daisen, Tanzawa. The autumn leaves had just begun to change, but the weather was beautiful and it was a nice refreshment. I bought a bottle of Matsumidori as a souvenir. It has a mild sweetness and a moderately dry taste. It is an orthodox sake, but I like its taste.
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Sogen八反錦　ひやおろし　原酒純米
Sogen ShuzoIshikawa
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kikoMy favorite Sogen, this is the first time I have tasted Hachitan-nishiki. It has a mellow flavor that is typical of Sogen, with a honey-like sweetness, a koji flavor, and a hint of Hachitan-nishiki's refreshing acidity. It is definitely a delicious accompaniment to kiritanpo nabe.
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Sanshoraku山廃純米　備前雄町
Sanshoraku ShuzoToyama
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kikoIt is the first nabe of the season as it is getting colder, and we will match it with Sanjo-raku's Yamahai. It has a sweet and sour taste that is unique to Yamahai, and the acidity is quite strong. But it is not unpleasant, and it is just right for nabe. I think it can also be served hot.
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Yonetsuru大辛口　純米にごり酒
Yonetsuru ShuzoYamagata
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kikoYonezuru appears again, this time for the second time this month. This is a very dry nigori sake, which we enjoyed last year. The nigorigo or fizzy taste is not as strong as one might expect. It is not so dry as to be called "very dry," but it is dry and has a moderate sweetness, making it easy to drink. As the label says, it was a great match with yaki-gyoza (grilled dumplings).
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Gikyo純米原酒70%
Yamachuhonke ShuzoAichi
55
kikoMy favorite chikara, 100% special A district Yamadanishiki from Tojo, Hyogo Prefecture, is used. It has a perfect balance of rice flavor and sweetness with a refreshing aftertaste. It is not too heavy, and the glass is always full of flavor.
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Kidひやおろし純米吟醸
Heiwa ShuzoWakayama
54
kikoI picked up a bottle of Kido, which I had been away from for a while because it was too standard, and wanted to drink it for the first time in a while. It has a natural sweetness and moderate acidity, and the flavor is well balanced and stable. It is a good match for anything as a food sake. The price, 1,320 yen including tax, is a real bargain.
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Ippongi辛口純米酒
Ippongikubo HontenFukui
48
kikoIppongi, from Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, was enjoyed once while out for a drink, so I tried it at home. As expected, it is a dry sake with moderate sweetness and just the right amount of acidity. It is refreshing, not heavy, and has just the right flavor. You can taste the deliciousness of the rice straight away. It goes well with teriyaki yellowtail. It goes well with fish dishes.
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亀の海秋あがり純米吟醸
Tsuchiya ShuzotenNagano
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kikoAt a liquor store in the Nagano Station Building during a business trip to Nagano. There is a wide variety of local sake from Shinshu here, so it was hard to decide, but I brought back Kame no Kai from Saku City. I had the impression that it was sweet when I drank it before, but this Aki-agari was surprisingly light, not too sweet, and dry sake. I was pleased with the result because I like it that way. I enjoyed it with homemade beef stew.
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Yonetsuru生酛　純米吟醸
Yonetsuru ShuzoYamagata
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kikoI often pick up Yonekaku without thinking. I like this brand because I can enjoy different tastes every season. This one is a sake yeast type and the sake rice is Dewanosato produced in Yamagata Prefecture. It has a refreshing taste, but the acidity and savory aroma of a sake yeast yeast yeast is very strong, and it is very drinkable. It also has a delicious rice flavor, making it a bottle that reminds one of autumn.
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