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abe純米大吟醸/越神楽/火入原酒/2022-2023BY純米大吟醸

阿部酒造 Niigata

4/15/2023, 2:44:59 PM

4/15/2023

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ABE/Junmai Daiginjo/Koshikagura/Hi-iruyu Unpasteurized Sake/2022-2023BY 4.0 An "orthodox" Junmai Daiginjo. It is a Junmai Daiginjo quality that other brands would charge 5,000 yen class. Personally, I think the proof of a brewery's high level of quality is Junmai Daiginjo fire-brewed sake. The yeast used is "Niigata Prefecture yeast G9" and the sake rice is "Koshigaraku". I hope they will spread the Kashiwazaki terroir and domaine. Fruity sake with a luxurious taste. It is an "orthodox" sake, not unlike the Abe brand. Low acidity and bitterness. The temperature must be minus 5 degrees Celsius. At room temperature, it does not show its potential as a Junmai Daiginjo. It is tasty, but since it is an Abe, I thought it could have a little more impact. It is so simply delicious that if you drink it blindfolded, you may not even notice it is an Abe (laugh). It might not have been a good idea to drink Firstcass first. The price is 3,300 yen, so it is one rank higher in terms of price, so I gave it a dry evaluation. Compare with Abe Green. I was deeply moved by the fact that it will be unavailable in a few years. The other day at the sake festival, Abe was the only exceptionally popular sake. I must drink it while I can (laugh).

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abeグリーンラベル/楽風舞/純米吟醸/おりがらみ生原酒純米吟醸原酒生酒おりがらみ

阿部酒造 Niigata

4/15/2023, 2:43:51 PM

4/15/2023

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ABE/GREEN LABEL/Rakufu Mai/Junmai Ginjo/Origarami Nama-nama Sake 4.0 Easy to drink, too easy to drink. It is too easy to drink, too easy to drink. The alcohol content is 13%, so it is easy to drink. It is a quintessential Abe quality. It is a quality that can develop new sake fans. The orikara is well-balanced compared to other brands. The balance of acidity and fizziness is exquisite. Personally, I would like a little more lingering rice flavor. I would like to have a little more lingering rice flavor. Abe has a considerable range of flavor variations, but I highly recommend it to first-timers. It can be used as a food sake. Personally, I would pair it with carpaccio or aqua pazza. The yeast used is "Niigata Prefecture yeast G9" and the rice used is "Raku-fu-mai" produced in Kashiwazaki. I would like to see more sake from Kashiwazaki being made available. I was so impressed that I visited a sake brewery in Kashiwazaki from another prefecture three years ago after drinking Abe Blue for the first time. It is inevitable that it will become "Shinsei" in the not-too-distant future.

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Glorious Mt.Fuji栄光冨士/純米大吟醸/無濾過生原酒/酒未来2022純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過

Fuji Shuzo Yamagata

4/14/2023, 1:11:08 PM

4/14/2023

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Eikofuji/Junmai Daiginjo/Unfiltered Nama-shu/Sake Mirai 2022 Sake Mirai 2022 The second personal Eiko-Fuji. Utilizes Yamagata's first sake rice, Sake Mirai. We are indebted to the natural hot spring near the rice fields in Yamagata where Sake Mirai is cultivated. The mouthfeel is full of minerality and remains easy to drink, while the lingering bitterness of the rice has a wonderful sharpness. Sake beginners may be a little put off by the bitterness. It is best served as a food sake with izakaya food. This is a sake that will appeal to the sake connoisseur. The lingering bitterness is very interesting and sake-like. The temperature is -5 degrees Celsius. At room temperature, the bitterness of the rice is too much. The price is 1,898 yen for a junmai daiginjo! Sake that should be promoted more widely. It should be able to broaden the range of sake lovers. We will continue to challenge to develop the Eiko Fuji brand.

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Glorious Mt.Fuji栄光冨士/暁乃翼/純米酒/ 無濾過生原酒/おりがらみ2023純米原酒生酒無濾過おりがらみ

Fuji Shuzo Yamagata

4/14/2023, 12:27:02 PM

4/9/2023

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Eiko-Fuji/Akono-Yuki/Junmai-Shu/Unfiltered Nama-Shu/Origarami 2023 3.0 First time to try a famous sake brand. I haven't had any sake from Yamagata recently. Well-balanced ogara-mi. It has both acidity and sweetness, so it can be used as a food sake. The flavor of the rice is well utilized. Personally, I would like to see more acidity and bubbles. However, it is also true that it is a step lower than ogara-mi from other famous sake breweries. The level of ogaraumi and nama-zake, which are only available for a limited time, is too high nowadays.

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Fusano KankikuOCEAN99/純米吟醸/空海-Inflight-/一度火入無濾過生原酒純米吟醸原酒

Kankiku Meijo Chiba

4/9/2023, 3:51:46 AM

4/9/2023

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KANGiku OCEAN99/Junmai Ginjyo/Kukai-Inflight/once-fired, unfiltered, unpasteurized sake 3.0 The challenge to conquer OCEAN99 every season. The first time I drank "Nagi" was too delicious. Because the hurdle of "Nagi" is too high, the expectation level is inevitably raised. It is a "summer sake (unfiltered unfiltered sake only available in summer)" and I want to drink it cooled down to a crisp. The minerality on the palate and the good balance should be easily accepted by anyone. Since it is a summer sake, the aftertaste is also refreshing. However, although it is delicious, it lacks punch due to the fact that it is a summer sake. The heat treatment may have affected the taste, but I would like to see more acidity and gassiness. I have been drinking mainly nama sake and orikarami sake recently, so this is a big reaction to that. The cost is the strongest at 1,595 yen. Almost the same amount as the cost of cool delivery (lol). ocean99 will continue to be a seasonal purchase for me. Personally, I would like to see a "yokozuna" level placement of standard sake that is not seasonally related, like Jyushiyo's Honmaru.

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Hououbiden鳳凰美田/純米大吟醸/荒走押切合併/山田錦三割五分/無濾過生酒原酒生酒生詰酒荒走り無濾過

Kobayashi Shuzo Tochigi

4/8/2023, 10:24:08 AM

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Hououmida/Junmai Daiginjyo/Arabesugi Oshikiri Merger/Yamadanishiki 30%/5%/Unfiltered Nama-Shu 4.5 The taste is so good that it makes you roar. The best of Hououmida. 2,200 yen for a 35% polished Yamadanishiki Junmai Daiginjo from the Special A district? Isn't that the wrong price? This is at the level of 5,000 yen class junmai-ginjo. I bought it without any prior knowledge, but I was right. It has a mellow, fruit-like aroma with a strong minerality. The lingering taste of the rice is amazing, due in part to the fact that it is made from Yamada-Nishiki from the "Tokubetsu A" district. No other sake can produce this umami. The Kobayashi Sake Brewery, which upholds the concept of "terroir," has taken it to another level by using the best Yamada-Nishiki. However, the balance between "Arashiri" and "Oshikiri" is exquisite. This was the first time I drank a blend. It is a sake that can also be enjoyed at different temperatures. It is quite tasty at room temperature, but I personally like to enjoy it at temperatures between 0 and -5 degrees Celsius in a wine glass. I will definitely buy it again next year.

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Oze no Yukidoke尾瀬の雪どけ/純米大吟醸/旬吟限定醸造/生詰純米吟醸

Ryujin Shuzo Gunma

4/8/2023, 10:20:34 AM

4/8/2023

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Oze no Yukidoke / Junmai Daiginjo / Shungin Limited Edition / Nama-Zume 3.0 We visited a local brewery to purchase this sake. The price is surprisingly low at 1,600 yen despite being a daiginjo. Other sake breweries would have priced it at 3,000 yen. It is very easy to drink with a fresh and light taste, while retaining a refreshing acidity. However, it is also true that it does not have a prominent impact. It is too fresh and lacks the umami of rice and lingering aftertaste. Five years ago, this sake would have definitely made a lot of noise. Personally, I think there are too many good sake now. The level of sake has gone up too much in comparison. As a food sake, it is very good. It can be paired with anything, Japanese, Western, or Chinese. Personally, I find it interesting to match it with machichuuka, which is a place with strong flavors, because there is a gap between the two. I love Oze's melted snow, so I would like to explore different brands in the future.

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Hirotogawa夢の香/純米吟醸/無濾過生原酒純米吟醸原酒生酒無濾過

Matsuzaki Shuzoten Fukushima

4/5/2023, 1:02:05 PM

4/5/2023

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Hirotogawa / Yume no Kaori / Junmai Ginjo / Unfiltered Nama Sake 4.5 Delicious, too delicious. It is a pity that it is not released all year round because it is a draft sake. It is the quality of Fukushima prefecture, the birthplace of unfiltered nama-genjo-shu. The level of sake in Fukushima might be the best. The label is austere, like Jyushiyo. Not for room temperature, it needs to be cooled down to the perfect temperature to be enjoyed. Despite the fact that it is a junmai ginjo, it has a great cost performance at 1,815 yen. Compare Hirotogawa with Tokusen Junmai. The ultimate food sake match-up. The level is one step higher. The aroma and mouthfeel are mellow due to the fact that it is a pure sake. The acidity and umami spread dramatically in the mouth. This is the "ultimate izakaya sake" that Hirotogawa is aiming for. It should be paired with simmered fish. Learn the story of Hirotogawa's birth while drinking the best-selling book "The Hottest Sake in the World. A must-read for sake lovers. Please read it by all means.

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Hirotogawa夢の香/特別純米特別純米

Matsuzaki Shuzoten Fukushima

4/5/2023, 12:52:48 PM

4/5/2023

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Hirotogawa/Yumen no Kaori/Special Junmai 4.0 Purchased on a recent sake shop expedition. I used to enjoy nigori sake in winter so much that I opened a bottle in one day by myself. This year, I lost the battle and could not buy it. Hirotogawa sake comparison. This is delicious. It is a sake that should be appreciated more. Also, it is surprisingly priced at 1,540 yen. This is not a sake that can be purchased at this price. The mouthfeel is refreshing, but you can feel the fullness of the rice flavor like a fruit. This sake is attracting attention as a young brewer's toji, but even ignoring the buzz, it is a sake that can be enjoyed by all. It has a really good balance. It can be served not only with Japanese food but also with Western food. It can be enjoyed at room temperature. It should become more difficult to obtain in the near future. This is a bottle you should enjoy while you can.

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Sharaku写楽/純米吟醸/2022BY一回火入れ純米吟醸

Miyaizumi Shuzo Fukushima

4/4/2023, 12:57:18 PM

4/4/2023

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Sharaku/Junmai-Ginjo/2022BY Single exposure 3.5 Sharaku is now hard to find. Last year, we visited a sake brewery in Aizu and a local sake shop. However, although the "Miyazumi" brand is sold, there are zero local sake shops that sell Sharaku. It may be a matter of timing. The first impact was the fruity sweetness characteristic of Sharaku. The first impact is the fruity sweetness characteristic of Sharaku, followed by the umami of the rice and the lingering aftertaste. The dryness and bitterness are followed by a great deal of bitterness. The drinkability increases if you let it sit for a while after opening the bottle. After opening the bottle, the bitterness seems to be too strong. This is the sake to be paired with a meal. Personally, I would like to pair it with kombu-marinated white fish.

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Fusano Kankiku寒菊晴日/Special Yell/純米大吟醸/山田錦×赤磐雄町/無濾過生原酒純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過

Kankiku Meijo Chiba

3/31/2023, 11:27:46 AM

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Kangiku Haruhi/Special Yell/Junmai Daiginjo/Yamadanishiki x Akaban Omachi/Unfiltered unpasteurized sake 3.5 Light and fresh taste. The temperature is important. The lingering bitterness in the aftertaste is exquisitely balanced while retaining the umami of the rice. Room temperature is not bad as it increases the lingering bitterness of the rice. The "assemblage" of sake rice is a factor. As the description says, it "combines the rich umami of Yamadanishiki with the sharp and complex flavor of Akaban Omachi. Personally, I thought it would blur the lingering flavor of the rice. This is because I have a similar impression of "IWA5," a high-end sake from Toyama, although it is an assemblage. However, the assemblage is interesting when considering the future possibilities of sake. I have great expectations for the infinite combinations of sake rice made by talented sake brewers. My impression is that it is delicious but lacks impact. The level of demand for Kangiku brewery has been raised to a higher level. I would like to see a friendly competition with Ocean99, another brand. It is inevitable that both brands will become very popular! I want to drink them all while I can.

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Shinshu Kirei加西市産山田錦/純米吟醸/無濾過生原酒純米吟醸原酒無濾過

Okazaki Shuzo Nagano

3/26/2023, 3:14:24 PM

3/26/2023

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Shinshu Kamerei/Kasai City Yamadanishiki/Junmai Ginjo/Unfiltered Nama-shu 4.5 This is the first purchase in the same Nagano sake shop expedition. Shinshu Kamerei is the first sake to be compared with three other famous brands. The comparison of three brands at the same time is a happy place. Needless to say, Shinshu Kamerei is the best of the three. Among the three brands we compared, Shinshu Kamerei has the most amazing rice flavor. The Hyogo Yamada-Nishiki is a masterpiece. Kasai City is slightly far from Yoshikawa and Tojo, but it is a "special A district neighborhood". There is nothing tricky about it, and as the label says, it has a great "mellow umami. You can rather feel the umami of rice at room temperature. Since most sake these days is biased toward acidity and gassiness, this kind of lean sake should be appreciated more and more. It can increase the number of sake fans. However, there will be few people who can purchase it because there are many ardent fans (laughs). Shinshu Kamerei's label is not tricky, which is one of the reasons why I love it. To the brand's strength of "frugality" that does not conform to the trends of the times.

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Shinshu Kirei稲倉の棚田ひとごこち:純米吟醸/無濾過生原酒純米吟醸原酒生酒無濾過

Okazaki Shuzo Nagano

3/26/2023, 3:09:02 PM

3/26/2023

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Shinshu Kamerei/Inakura Tanada Hitogokochi: Junmai Ginjo/Unfiltered unpasteurized sake 5.0 This is the first purchase in the same Nagano sake shop expedition. Shinshu Kamerei was the first sake purchased during the same Nagano sake shop trip. We also visited a terraced rice field that we happened to pass by. We enjoyed the Okazaki Sake Brewery, the pride of Ueda, and the terraced rice paddies of Tanagura as much as we could. We also stayed at the Route Inn (originated in Ueda) and contributed to the economy of Ueda City in both food and sightseeing (laugh). A brand that develops only locally? Terroir" is really important to value locally in this way. Ueda City is a really nice place. Minerality as always, with a strong sense of gas as it was freshly made in March 2023. It also has a great lingering rice flavor. It is simply delicious at room temperature. It is a perfect food sake. It does not have the impact to make you roar, but it is really well-balanced. If you remove the useless things from sake like a sculpture, you will end up with this sake. The bottle design is also cool. I was able to use the bottle as a light bulb at the brewery's store. Happy to buy it.

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Shinshu Kireiひとごこち/純米酒/無濾過生原酒純米原酒無濾過

Okazaki Shuzo Nagano

3/26/2023, 3:07:14 PM

3/26/2023

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Shinshu Kamerei / Hitogochi / Junmai-shu / Unfiltered Nama-shu 4.5 The first purchase of Shinshu Kamerei in the Nagano sake shop expedition. I was lucky to get three brands. I am a lucky person (laugh). It was a matter of miraculous timing. I thought I would be able to buy it easily in my hometown, but I was wrong. The special distributors were also sold out on the same day. The difficulty of obtaining it has completely changed to "Jyushiyo. It is simply delicious. It is really easy to drink and you can feel the minerality. It is really fresh. It doesn't insist on the acidity and gassiness that are so popular now. On the other hand, wine lovers may find it lacking. A perfect food wine. It definitely deserves to be in the top class of food wine. Personally, I think it is best to savor it with a sense of relief at about -5 degrees Celsius. I would like to match it with sushi or kappo. And at 1,540 yen, it is truly excellent in terms of cost performance. I am looking forward to the miracle of meeting you again. I assure you that I will never resell such a precious sake.

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Ubusuna山田錦生木桶醸造2022三農醸

Hananoka Shuzo Kumamoto

3/24/2023, 1:28:03 PM

3/24/2023

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San-no-Sozo 2022 Yamada-Nishiki Raw Wooden Oke Brewing 5.0 Full score rating. I also gave a perfect score to Ninojo, so I have to add 0.5 points (lol). The regular price of 2,480 yen is too high. Other than the packaging bag, are the bottles the same design? I love the fizzy feeling when the bottle is opened. It is 500 yen more expensive because it is a wooden vat. However, the premium and added value is well worth it. The lingering aftertaste, which is hard to describe, shows the depth of the wooden vat. This is a mystique and affinity that cannot be created by mass-produced sake breweries. First, there is a strong sense of effervescence, a refreshing gaseous sensation reminiscent of champagne. Then, after enjoying the soft acidity and fruity taste, there is a lingering rice flavor. However, it should be stored in the freezer 30-60 minutes before drinking, and a glass of wine is essential. San-no-kun brewed with "Yamada-nishiki from the Kikuchi River basin," "Namo Hashimoto" and "Wooden Oke Brewing. This is the highest quality brand from the area of production. Limited edition of 5,500 bottles available nationwide. Compared to the limited FirstClass 240 bottles at the Abeno Sake no Jin, there is plenty of room to spare! but resellers are really unforgivable! This is a sake that will completely become "Jyushidai" and "Shinmasa". I must drink it while I can get it. All the people I recommended it to raved about it. I will stop recommending it now. You won't be able to get it anymore (laughs).

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abe純米大吟醸FirstClass（直汲み）酒の陣限定生酒無濾過おりがらみ槽しぼり

阿部酒造 Niigata

3/24/2023, 11:58:10 AM

3/24/2023

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Abe Junmai Daiginjo FirstClass (direct pumping) Sake-no-jinjin Limited 4.5 This is the best Abe sake I have ever had. I know this because I have experienced the various Abe lineups! It was worth standing in line for a total of 90 minutes at the sake camp to buy it. I had actually bought and drank it at the main store's purchasing department when the Sake Festival was cancelled in 2020, but this time it tasted even better. Because of the high price, I thoroughly prepared the temperature and sake equipment in advance (lol). Very delicate balance of acidity, umami, and gasiness is maintained. The aroma is also fruity and gorgeous. The sweetness of the orikara is controlled by the soft acidity. Women and foreigners who are beginners to Japanese sake will fall in love with this. The 14% alcohol content is also easy to drink. Abe really has a wide range of flavors. I would definitely like to conquer all the brands. It is the best First Class and goes well with sushi, Japanese food, French food, and everything else. Some restaurants shy away from pairing with Abé because of its strong acidity and gaseous taste. However, FirstClass is the best as a food sake. It is inevitable that it will go well with a variety of meals. However, since it costs 6,000 yen, I will refrain from giving it a perfect score from a cosmetic point of view (laugh).

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Fusano Kankiku電照菊-超限定無濾過生原酒-純米大吟醸/山田錦50純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過

Kankiku Meijo Chiba

3/22/2023, 10:40:37 AM

3/22/2023

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Denshokiku - Ultra-limited unfiltered unpasteurized sake - Junmai Daiginjyo / Yamadanishiki 50 3.0 Expectations were too high, so I felt it was lacking. Purchased at a somewhat premium price from an online store. The time of purchase was also considerably off from the time of sale, so concerns exist that the store's storage conditions were poor. The aroma is mellow and gorgeous. The mouthfeel is fresh and citrusy with a well-balanced lingering bitterness. Personally, I would like to see more of the lingering umami of Yamadanishiki and a touch more gas. It should be served chilled in a wine glass. It is really easy to drink. It would go well with grilled fish. Personally, I find it hard to understand the value of "super limited". It doesn't seem to have anything outstanding compared to other brands.

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Fusano Kankiku銀海-Departure-無濾過生原酒純米吟醸生酒無濾過

Kankiku Meijo Chiba

3/21/2023, 6:23:43 AM

3/21/2023

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GINKAI - Departure - Unfiltered raw sake, sake brewer's rice, junmai ginjo 3.5 We purchased "Aomi" and "Ginkai" at the same time at a somewhat premium price at an online sake store. Season, it is a general rule not to purchase at anything other than the regular price. The regular price of Ginkai, 1,595 yen, is a shocking cosmetic price. It is the first new sake. The mouthfeel is light, but the aftertaste is amazing. The umami that follows it up is perfect as a mid-meal sake. It is said to be made from rice suitable for sake brewing, but the umami that comes up to this point is amazing. I would like to pair it with sashimi from the Sea of Japan, such as the fatty cold yellowtail. I personally paired it with oyster kimchi, which was exquisite. However, it is far from the impact of "Nagi" which I drank for the first time. Perhaps it was because the time had passed and the gas was too thin. Looking forward to the April release of "Kukai!" We hope to enjoy it season after season.

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Fusano KankikuOcean99 青海-Summer Sea-無濾過生原酒純米吟醸生酒無濾過

Kankiku Meijo Chiba

3/21/2023, 6:22:26 AM

3/21/2023

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Aomi - Summer Sea - Unfiltered Nama-Genjyu, Dewa Sanzan Junmai, Junmai-Ginjyo 3.0 Nagi" which we drank last month was too delicious. As a preview before the April release of "Kukai", we bought "Aomi" and "Ginkai" at the same time at a somewhat premium price on the Internet. Season, it is my general rule not to buy at anything other than the regular price.... I would like to completely conquer Ocean99. This brand has the potential to become the "next Shinsei" if I don't mark it down before it explodes in popularity. Summer sake. Really easy to drink. The sourness like an apple that spreads faintly. The bitterness complements the acidity and coordinates the sense of balance. It is best to drink it in a glass, chilled to a crisp. It is best served with a light izakaya menu as a mid-meal drink. At room temperature, the bitterness gradually increases. However, it is not enough for a summer sake. It lacks gas, acidity, and umami. Especially the gasiness. Perhaps my expectations were too high. The time when I drank it was almost a year later than the time of its release. I understand that the sake was not stored well at the online store where I bought it. I am looking forward to the "Kukai" to be released in April!

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Manozuru純米吟醸　生原酒　越淡麗verN純米吟醸生酒

Obata Shuzo Niigata

3/19/2023, 11:32:15 AM

3/19/2023

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Easy to drink! A supreme food sake. Definitely a sake that goes with everything. It should be appreciated more. Great cost performance. This should also be chilled in the freezer 30-60 minutes before drinking and served in a wine glass. At room temperature, the rice flavor increases, but it is not at its full potential. I emptied a four-pack bottle by myself in less than an hour (laugh). I went into my usual liquor store, but they did not have the sake I was looking for, so I bought it with the last bottle I had. I had visited the Manotsuru brewery before, so I thought I was being conservative, but it turned out to be even better than I had imagined. It is a really fruity sake. The subtle hint of fruitiness is irresistible. Personally, the acidity is lacking. There may be many objections, but I would like to try it paired with Chinese food that has a strong acidity.

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