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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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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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Chiyomusubiこなき純米　超辛口
Chiyomusubi ShuzoTottori
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A very dry sake from the west, Chiyomusubi, for the first time in a long time. The strong flavor characteristic of Tottori sake is subdued, but the core is strong and the flavor of the rice can be felt. It is not so much super-harsh as it is surprisingly easy to drink. Slightly refreshing summer sake is good, but sometimes I want to drink a robust sake like this.
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Den'yu特別純米　生原酒
Takanoi ShuzoNiigata
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A limited edition sake with a summery label from Tatomo, Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, which was also drunk last year. The rice flavor is rich and intense. The unique flavor of Koshitanrei sake rice can be felt on the palate. It is unique among Niigata's sake and will be a repeat purchase next year.
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Naraman純米生酒　中垂れ　無濾過生原酒
Yumegokoro ShuzoFukushima
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Naraman is my favorite brand in Fukushima. Unlike the impression on the label, it tastes rather modern. It has a fruity, melon-like flavor, but also has a strong sake taste. It also has a slight effervescence, making it a very satisfying bottle every time.
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Glorious Mt.Fujiサバイバル　無濾過生原酒純米大吟醸
Fuji ShuzoYamagata
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I've never picked up Eiko-Fuji before because there are so many series, and my first was Survival. The label is very fancy. It is easy to drink, with a strong sweetness and richness. It also has a fruity flavor, so I can see why it is so popular. It was so good that it was gone in no time, along with the dumplings.
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Good morning, kiko-san. I also received my first Eikoufuji yesterday 🎵 I'm looking forward to drinking the sweeter, fruity sake now that I have some of this sake in the fridge ✨.
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Good morning, ma-ki-! Thank you for your comment! Eiko-Fuji has a lot of different types for each season 😊I would like to try another type again!
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Morishima辛口　ひたち錦純米吟醸
Morishima ShuzoIbaraki
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It has been a while since I have had a Morishima, but I still prefer the dry type with the bright red label. It has a clean, refreshing taste, and although it is not too sweet, it does not lack in sweetness, and is just the right balance for a mealtime sake.
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Igarashi山廃仕込み　無濾過生原酒純米
Igarashi ShuzoSaitama
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It is a little early for the day of the Ox, but while having unagi (eel), Igarashi is my accompaniment. It is a black-labeled Yamahai type. It is rich, with a flavor and acidity that is typical of Yamahai, and is very drinkable. It has a clean and crisp finish and was a perfect match with the eel.
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EmishikiSensation WHITE New Gen
EmishikiShiga
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This is my first Laughing Four Seasons, and I was put off because it was so easy to find (the label changed before I knew it). It tastes more fruity, but has a full-bodied sake-like flavor. I thought it would be a bit lighter. The price is reasonable and the quality is high. It is a perfect bottle for everyday drinking.
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TengumaiCOMON純米大吟醸
Shata ShuzoIshikawa
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The rice used for this sake is Ishikawa Prefecture's Hyakumangoku No Shiro, which is used in the Tengu Mai and COMON series. Tengu Mai is characterized by its unique and peculiar taste, but this one is a daiginjo and has a very clean and refreshing taste. The sweetness is also restrained and complements the meal. It would be nice if it had a little more of that peculiarity, though.
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Mikotsuruおりがらみ　無濾過生原酒純米
Suwa Mikotsuru ShuzojoNagano
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I like this retro-looking label for Mikotsuru's junmai sake orikarami type. There is no gassy feeling, the sweetness is restrained, and the finish is surprisingly refreshing and dry. When I drank it before, I had the impression that it was rich, but today's sake has not yet developed its flavor. This is a good summer sake, though. I will try it again after a few days.
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Sanshoraku山田穂　山廃純米　直汲み生原酒
Sanshoraku ShuzoToyama
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This is the first time I've had Yamadaho from Sanjoraku. It is a Yamahai, raw, undiluted sake with an alcohol content of 19 degrees, which is a very rich spec. As expected, it has a strong sweetness and umami, but not too heavy. It has the flavor of Yamahai, the wild taste of Yamadaho, and a bittersweet aftertaste. It was a good match with seafood stewed in tomatoes.
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Kinoenemasamune純米生原酒　すのまま　無ろ過直汲み
Iinuma HonkeChiba
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The label looks like a spring sake, but it is probably a freshly squeezed, unpasteurized sake for this time of year. Fresh, sweet and sour taste. It is delicious. It is so light that it is hard to believe it is 18% alcohol, but it is a refreshing summer sake with a robust flavor that is typical of Koshi.
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Tatsuriki特別純米　生酒
Honda ShotenHyogo
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Since summer sake has been served for a long time, we sometimes have a classic sake that is more robust. Ryu-ryoku has the image of a classic, royal sake, but this one is a draft sake, so it is surprisingly refreshing. It is made from 100% Yamadanishiki produced in the special A district of Hyogo Prefecture, and the sweetness and umami of the rice have a royal taste.
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Summer sake is still on tap. The bright blue label and bottle of Koshino Kagetora made me reach for it. It has a refreshing coolness and a full-blown dryness that comes with a thump. It seems to be a contradiction in terms, but the umami of the rice balances it out perfectly. I also like the unique greenish flavor.
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Summer Doburokku by Hachinohe Shuzo, famous for Mutsu Hachisen and Mutsu Otokoyama. The bottle was opened successfully without any blowout. It is very active and strongly effervescent. The nigorigo is thick and the rice flavor can be enjoyed. It is sweet, easy to drink, refreshing, and goes quickly.
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Kitajima青嵐純米吟醸
Kitajima ShuzoShiga
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Summer sake continues. This is Kitajima's summer sake, Aorashi. As the name suggests, this sake is refreshing and dry, just like Kitajima. It has just the right amount of acidity and is not too light, making it a summer sake that is very drinkable.
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Yonetsuru純米生酒　発泡にごり
Yonetsuru ShuzoYamagata
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Yonetsuru's sparkling nigori, which was delicious last year at this time of year as well. The strong effervescence made me open the bottle carefully. It has a refreshing, shrieking sensation, like a rice cider. It has a mildly sweet and slightly bitter aftertaste. A perfect bottle for an early summer evening.
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