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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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Sogen
9(6.38%)
Akishika
8(5.67%)
Yonetsuru
7(4.96%)
Koeigiku
6(4.26%)
Ten'on
6(4.26%)

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Ishikawa
31(7.08%)
Niigata
29(6.62%)
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29(6.62%)
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28(6.39%)
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26(5.94%)

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Haginotsuyu肉食系純米酒「ライオン」　山田錦
Fukuiyahei ShotenShiga
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I have always found it difficult to find sake that goes well with meat dishes, and then I found Hagi no Dew's concept sake. It is slightly carbonated, has a citrusy acidity, and a richness that is typical of sake. I guess you could say that it drains away the grease from meat and makes for a refreshing drink. Today I paired it with dumplings and it was a perfect match.
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Buyu山田錦　小川酵母仕込特別純米
BuyuIbaraki
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Tonight's sake is Takeyuki from Yuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, because it was delicious when I drank it at a restaurant. It has a refreshing taste, followed by a full-bodied umami flavor. The fruity taste and the sake-like character are well balanced. Unlike the image of the name, the taste is delicate and refined. Another favorite has been added to my list.
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Kenkon'ichi純米吟醸原酒　山田錦　ひやおろし
大沼酒造店Miyagi
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It's been a while since I've had Miyagi sake, and this is my favorite hiyaoroshi from Kenkunichi. The sweetness of Yamadanishiki can be tasted straight away. It also has a dry taste that is typical of Kenkunichi. It is not a modern taste, but you can feel the richness of sake.
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Naraman純米生酒　おりがらみ
Yumegokoro ShuzoFukushima
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It's been a while since I've had a lot of sake from the west, so this is my first Tohoku sake in a while. This is my favorite Naraman from Fukushima. It's a perfect balance of sake-like and fruity with a dry sweetness. It felt luxurious even though it was a weekday.
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Shinkame's hiyaoroshi, the standard type, is aged for two years or more, but this one has been aged only one summer, so it tastes a little lighter. However, the bitter flavor typical of Shinkame is still present. The sweetness of Yamada-Nishiki can be felt moderately, and it was the perfect combination with grilled Sanma, the king of autumnal delicacies.
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Sogen純米八反錦　ひやおろし原酒
Sogen ShuzoIshikawa
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We were able to enjoy Sogen's hiyaoroshi again this year. Along with the rich sweetness and umami, it has the refreshing acidity of Hachitan-Nishiki and a moderately dry taste. It is a clear expression of Sogen's character. I read on the website that the brewery is gradually recovering from the earthquake on New Year's Day, but I am worried about the effects of the recent torrential rain. I am looking forward to this year's new sake.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi kiko 😃 Wow 😍 delicious review 😚. It's one we want to drink and support too 😌.
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kiko
Thank you Jay & Nobby for all your help 🙇🏻 I love Noto's sake because of its unique flavor, especially Sogen, which is easy to drink 😊.
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Chiebijin生熟　八反錦純米吟醸
Nakano ShuzoOita
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I went to Chiebijin's Nakano Sake Brewery after discovering that my business trip to Oita happened to be close by. I bought a bottle of Nama-juku, which is raw sake that has been slowly laid down for half a year, as a souvenir. It has a flavor like aged wine, which is hard to believe it is made from rice. It has a rich sweetness with a strong umami flavor. The moderate bitterness is a nice accent that keeps you from getting tired of drinking it. We enjoyed it with pizza.
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Ten'onひやおろし　純米生詰原酒
Itakura ShuzoShimane
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Suddenly it's chilly, just right for drinking autumn sake. We have a bottle of Tennyo with a fiery autumn label. I have had a few Tenjiku and thought it was mild, but this Hiyayoroshi has an amazing quirkiness. It has a smoky flavor, minimal sweetness, a strong bitterness, and a tingling, dry aftertaste. It's like a San'in sake, and is probably best served hot. I don't dislike it.
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Kaiun純米　ひやおろし
Doi ShuzojoShizuoka
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It is the second half of September, but it has been extremely hot every day, and autumn sakes are being released one after another. Today's sake is Kaiun Hiyoroshi, which has a refreshing muscat-like flavor with a solid core. The dryness and bitterness of the aftertaste are also a nice accent. It is a sake of the royal road.
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Takaji純米雄町　無濾過生原酒
Juhachizakari ShuzoOkayama
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Tagaji in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, and Omachi is the name of Okayama. It is slightly effervescent and has a rich spicy sweetness characteristic of Omachi. It has a tangy, dry aftertaste. It is wild and fresh like an unfiltered raw sake, and is quite a unique sake. We had it with pork gingerbread, but it seems to go well with meat dishes in general.
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Ookura無濾過生原酒　あらばしり特別純米
Ookura HonkeNara
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Okura from Kashiba City, Nara Prefecture, a brand I had been curious about and finally came across. I had heard that it had a peculiar taste, but it was indeed rich and aromatic with a unique flavor. However, it was not as bad as I expected and was easy to drink with a taste similar to that of Tamagawa. It was a good match with gyoza (Chinese dumplings).
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Muso辛口純米吟醸　生詰原酒　守拙
Taiyo ShuzoNiigata
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Autumn Sake is arriving one after another. This is Musho from Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, a brand that is not often seen and is new to us. It is made from 100% Koshitanrei sake rice produced in Niigata Prefecture, and has a dry taste with a low sweetness. It has a dry taste with a low sweetness. Combined with acidity and bitterness, it has a refreshing yet deep flavor, and is delicious without being boring to drink.
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Hoken純米酒　超辛口
Hoken ShuzoHiroshima
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My first Hiroshima sake in a while is my favorite, Houken, a super dry sake with a cool red label. The sweetness is restrained and the acidity of the Hachitan-Nishiki produced in Hiroshima Prefecture is effective. As the name suggests, it is crisp and dry. It goes well with meals and is an ideal dry sake.
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Kanae秋上がり純米吟醸
Shinshu MeijoNagano
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Today is September, and the first autumn sake of the year is from Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. The name "Ding" conjures up images of a fresh, unfiltered, raw sake, but the autumn-aged version has a strong flavor and a rich, ginjo-style sweetness. It also has a surprisingly strong dryness, and was a perfect match for the first grilled Akitagari fish of the year.
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It has been a long time since I have had Fukuoka sake. It has been a long time since I had a glass of Mitsui no Kotobuki. It is a junmai sake of the popular Wakanami. It has a strong sweetness and a full-bodied flavor. The finish is slightly bitter. It has a good balance of modern taste and classic taste.
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Kure from Nakatosa Town, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. This is a repeat since I had it last year. It is moderately sweet with a refreshing acidity. It has a strong umami flavor and a zingy, strong dry taste on the palate. It was just what I expected from a Tosa sake.
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I went to Ise-Shima for summer vacation. During the trip, I enjoyed dry sake such as Takihama and Hanzo. Saku is relatively easy to find, so I had been putting it off, but I bought a bottle to commemorate the fact that it was served at the 2016 Ise-Shima Summit. It is refreshing, fruity, and easy to drink, with a moderately dry aftertaste and a definite deliciousness. It is a sake that represents Mie Prefecture.
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This is also the first Hayaseura, a summer-only orikawari type. It is a fairly dry sake with a restrained sweetness that comes on strong later. The orikiri mixture makes it a little milder, but the unique bitter flavor is impressive. With a high alcohol content of 18 degrees, it is quite a punchy sake.
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Choyofukumusume辛口純米酒　無ろ過生原酒
Iwasaki ShuzoYamaguchi
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My first brand in a long time, Choyo Fukumusume from Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I had been curious about it for a while, and finally was able to pick it up. Slightly effervescent to the point of being felt on the tongue, with a restrained sweetness and a firm, dry feel on the palate. You can enjoy the bitter aftertaste. It is not too refreshing, but has a full-bodied flavor, which is unexpectedly my favorite type of sake. This sake is a model of what a dry sake should be.
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Mimurosugi特別純米酒　辛口　露葉風
Imanishi ShuzoNara
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After a long absence, Mimurosugi is a dry type with a red label. As usual, it gave the impression of being a beautiful sake. Even though it is dry, it has a sweetness and acidity, with a slight bitter aftertaste and dryness. It is a sure taste that goes well with a wide range of meals.
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