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Fusano Kankiku松尾自慢 -Re:make- 純米吟醸 限定しぼりたて無濾過生原酒純米吟醸原酒生酒無濾過
Kankiku MeijoChiba
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Kangiku Matsuo Boast -Re:make-. Junmai Ginjo Limited Shiboritate Unfiltered Nama-shu. This sake is named after Matsuo Town in Yamatake City, Chiba Prefecture, where Kangiku Namikozo is located, and is made entirely from rice grown in Chiba Prefecture and distributed only in Chiba Prefecture. Last year, it was served heated in a bottle, but this year it will be served on draft! The nose has a hint of muscat and lychee, and on the palate, you can feel the fresh gaseous sensation typical of nama-shu. The juicy sweetness and umami are followed by a refreshing acidity and a generous bitterness. Matsuo boasts of being fresh and even more delicious.
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Good morning, YSTJ 😃! I heard that Matsuo boasts that it is not as sweet as Kangiku 😅I'd like to try it 😙I'm going to a liquor store in Chiba this weekend, so I'd like to get it if it's available👍.
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Jay & Nobby, I do think that this is one that is more comfortable for everyday life, with a more subdued glamour compared to other chrysanthemums such as Occasional 😆.
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Kokuryuさかほまれ純米
Kokuryu ShuzoFukui
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KURORYU SAKAHOMARE. A new winter seasonal sake made from Sakahomare, a sake rice produced in Fukui Prefecture, is now available. The "Kuroryu Jungin Doroguchi" will be sold out instead. It has a well-balanced aroma with an apple-like overtone, mild sweetness, and elegant umami. The lingering aftertaste is supple and elongated with beautiful acidity. When heated up, it is refreshing, yet the spread of umami can be felt, a good balance!
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Nichinichi亀の尾 AUTUMN 第三酒造期純米生酛原酒
Nichinichi Inc.Kyoto
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Nichinichi Kame-no-o AUTUMN. 3rd brewing period. This is a limited edition brewed with special Kame-no-o from Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, which was given to us by Senkou. It was then stored in ice temperature for another 3 months before finally being corked. It has a gentle, melon-like heady aroma, and even after aging, it still has a gaseous feel to it. The flavor is well balanced by the aging process, and a three-dimensional flavor spreads through the bottle. The lactic acidity from the sake's raw yeast origins is slightly noticeable, but the elegant acidity takes over the aftertaste, while the umami lingers on the palate. It is recommended that this sake be warmed up, so we tried heating it up and found that the umami opened up vividly, and combined with the beautiful acidity, it was outstandingly delicious!
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Shinshu Kirei純米吟醸 長野県上田市産 山恵錦純米吟醸
Okazaki ShuzoNagano
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Shinshu Kamerei Junmai Ginjo Yamae Nishiki from Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. Yamae-Nishiki was produced by the Nagano Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station with the aim of cultivating Nagano's original sake brewing rice comparable to Yamada-Nishiki, and is made from rice grown in Ueda City, the home of the Okazaki Sake Brewery. It has a mellow, muscat-like top aroma and a fresh chili sensation on the palate that makes one wonder if it is truly fire-brewed. While the fruity sweetness spreads, the beautiful acidity and clean bitterness vividly take over the aftertaste with a crisp finish. It is still my very favorite Shinshu Kamerei!
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Sharaku純米吟醸 おりがらみ 生酒 参純米吟醸生酒おりがらみ
Miyaizumi ShuzoFukushima
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Collage Junmai Ginjo Orikagarami Nama Shu San. It is a fresh bottle of new sake! The top aroma has nuances of blue melon and pear, and the gasiness is milder than that of San. The nose has a peach-like nuance, and while the fruity sweetness and umami spread out, the acidity tightens the impression of the aftertaste. When the ori is mixed with the sake, the bitterness increases and the aftertaste becomes even more refreshing. It has a different nuance from the "二" (2), and is delicious in any case!
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Jikon特別純米 生特別純米生酒
Kiyasho ShuzojoMie
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Jikin Special Junmai Nama. I tend to let it sit too long, so this time I corked it while it was still fresh. It has a pineapple-like aroma on the nose and in the mouth. Fresh and pleasantly gaseous, the first attack is a juicy sweetness like tropical fruits! The acidity and bitterness are deep and firm, and the finish is crisp and elegant. It is well-balanced and elegant, and it was a great decision to enjoy this wine at its peak of freshness!
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ma-ki-
Good evening, YSTJ. I got this one yesterday too 🎵 I am reminiscing about yesterday when I read your review and it was delicious 🤤. Great review and my brain is filled with the flavor of Jishin 😊.
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ma-ki-, I am glad you had a near miss with your meal!
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KamonishikiBRILLIANCE 酒未来純米大吟醸
Kamonishiki ShuzoNiigata
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Kamo Nishiki BRILLIANCE Sake Future. The first Kamo Nishiki in many years is a special bottle from the BRILLIANCE series, made from Kamo Nishiki's pride and joy: highly polished rice, bred and crossbred by Takagi Shuzo over a period of 18 years. It has a gorgeous ginjo aroma with banana-like nuances, a profound sweetness, and a deep umami flavor that forms a solid backbone, giving it an extremely elegant impression. The lingering aftertaste is brought out by a core of clean acidity. This is an excellent bottle with an outstanding sense of balance!
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Sanzen Sakura Junmai Aizan 80. In 2020, the Sanzen Sakura brewery, which has been brewing in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture since its establishment in 1877, made the wise decision to move to Higashikawa-cho, Hokkaido. The first time to drink such a Sansei Sakura is the low 80% polished rice of Aiyama, and expectations are high because Aiyama has been carefully brewed for Sansei Sakura since the Nakatsugawa era. It has a banana-like top aroma, a gentle, full-bodied sweetness that spreads, and a clean, crisp aftertaste. After a few days of drinking, the taste settles down and the sweetness and umami swell up and become more pleasant.
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abe純米 vol.3純米
阿部酒造Niigata
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Abe Junmai vol.3. Surprisingly, this is the first Abe Junmai we have received. Vol. 3 is said to be made with 100% Koshitanrei from Noda, and the lot looks like it would be fun to compare with the field series! Although the rice is milled at a low 80%, the flavor is clear, hard, and solid. The taste is clear, hard, and solid, with a hint of rice sweetness and a complex umami flavor. The aftertaste is tightened by a sharp acidity. The crisp acidity is also great when heated. It can be served chilled or warmed, and is the perfect accompaniment to food!
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Hirotogawa Junmai Nigori Nama Sake. We were able to successfully obtain this year's nigori sake from Hirotogawa! It is an activated nigori sake made with 60% polished rice from Fukushima Prefecture's Yumeko grapes and second fermentation in the bottle. We started with the supernatant. It has an aroma of peach and muscat, and when you put it in your mouth, you can feel a fizzy sensation. The top clear sake has a clear aftertaste with a firm bitterness. When the cork is stirred, the soft sweetness and juicy flavor are balanced with a beautiful acidity that is clean and crisp. The perfect balance! When served nigori warmed, the sweetness and umami are brilliant, and it is also delicious!
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Hanaabi美山錦純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過
Nan'yo JozoSaitama
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HANAOYAKU Junmai Daiginjo Miyamanishiki Unfiltered Nama-shu. This bottle was opened to coincide with the visit of a friend who loves Hanayo Kuyu. It has a tropical fruitiness like pineapple on the nose, and a juicy sweetness fills the mouth with a slight gassy sensation. The way it finishes with just the right amount of acidity is superb!
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Kokuryu六・義純米大吟醸
Kokuryu ShuzoFukui
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Kuroryu Junmai Daiginjo Roku-Gi Kuroryu Shuzo celebrates 220 years in business in 2024. To commemorate the 220th anniversary, three supreme bottles were brewed to represent the three generations of "Kuroryu" from the Showa period to 2024. The sixth generation built the foundation of the brewery as a ginjo brewery. The seventh generation established the Kuroryu brand. The eighth generation promoted further value creation of sake. The three original bottles are silhouetted in the same black color, which is typical of Kuroryu. The box features the "three claws" mark of Kuroryu, which is said to have been used since the days of the Mizuno Sake Brewery of Yoshitaro Mizuno VI, and the labels are decorated with the exorcism [harai] brush strokes that represent each era. (The above is quoted from the special website commemorating the 220th anniversary of the brewing of Kuroryu Sake) The first one we had was a tribute to Mr. Yoshitaro Mizuno VI, and the word "Yoshi" on the label is very dignified. It has a melon-like aroma, a unique matured acidity, a silky texture, and a layered umami flavor. It is a classic style that reminds us of the early days of ginjo-gurahas!
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Fusano KankikuPray for 2024純米大吟醸原酒生酒中取り無濾過
Kankiku MeijoChiba
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Kangiku Pray for 2024. It is regrettable that the Sghr original glass was not released this year, but the luxurious specs of ASK Aizan 40 from Hyogo Prefecture and all the middle amount are still in place from last year! The apple aroma and a hint of gas make the mood more uplifting. The clear and elegant quality of the sake, free of any impurities, and the technique of expressing the sweetness of Aizan in a profound way is one of the best! The timing was perfect for us to have ASK Aizan as our rice, 90% milled, with a mellow aroma like glutinous rice when cooked, and a strong whiteness due to its large heart white. The sweetness spreads when you bite into it, and this is truly Aizan!
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UgonotsukiBlack Moon純米大吟醸生酒
Aihara ShuzoHiroshima
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Amego no Tsuki Junmai Daiginjo Black Moon Nama. Black Moon, a favorite of Ame-go-Tsuki, is now available again this year! This is a pure Junmai Daiginjo version made from 50% polished Akaban Omachi produced in Okayama Prefecture. It has a slight yellowish color and a melon-like heady aroma with a clear and silky touch with a firm gasiness behind it. The mild sweetness and ample umami spread out. A pleasant bitterness adds to the sharpness of the aftertaste. The balance is irresistible! Finally, we tried warming it up. The aroma and umami spread out and can be enjoyed to the fullest!
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Fusano KankikuOccasional 39 - Special Thanks 2024 -純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過
Kankiku MeijoChiba
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Chrysanthemum Occasional 39 - Special Thanks 2024 -. We will have this one early in 2028, utilizing 39% polished Omachi rice, expressing our gratitude for 2024. The theme color this time is orange! The upper aroma has strawberry and pineapple nuances, and a fresh chili sensation is felt in the back of the throat. The fruity sweetness and expansive, full flavor can be enjoyed in abundance. The finish is clean and crisp with a refreshing acidity. It was a wonderful taste suitable for the first Kangiku of the year 2025!
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DenshuNEW YEAR ボトル 2025 純米吟醸 生酒純米吟醸生酒
Nishida ShuzotenAomori
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Tasake NEW YEAR Bottle 2025 Junmai Ginjo Nama Shu. On the last day of the New Year vacation, we will have a bottle of Tasake's zodiac sign. It is brewed with 50% polished rice from Aomori Prefecture's Hanasouri. The sake cup is a tin cup with a snake design by Nosaku, which is also associated with the year of the Snake. The nose has a tropical fruity aroma like melon, and when you take a sip, you feel a pleasant gasiness. The first thing that fills the mouth is a fresh sweetness. The finish is taken up by a firm bitterness, with a good balance of umami and acidity. To borrow a phrase from the label, this is truly a delicious rice wine that is heavyweight!
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AramasaNo.6 New Year-type "DIRECT PATH"純米生酛原酒生酒
Aramasa ShuzoAkita
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New Year No.6 New Year-type "DIRECT PATH". We miraculously won the lottery and went to the pop up store at Shibuya PARCO on the 3rd of March to get a bottle of the New Year-type! It has a slight peachy top note, a fresh and crisp taste, a battle between sweetness and acidity, and a little hardness, so it might be better to let it sit a little longer to get the full flavor, but it is best to enjoy it on New Year's Day as a good luck charm for the New Year.
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chika
I drink a lot of awesome 🤩🍶✨✨. Congrats 🤣👍✨✨
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hey YSTJ, I'm with you 😃. Congratulations on your great drinking luck 🤩 in the new year 🎉! I'd love to share my drinking luck with you 🥹.
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ポンちゃん
YSTJ, a belated Happy New Year 🎍 and best wishes for the new year 🙇. You won a great one ✨Congratulations to you too 🎉It's going to be a great year 😊.
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Thank you, chika! I want to praise my luck in the raffle 😆.
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Jay & Nobby, Happy New Year to you and thank you for your support this year 🙇. I feel like I've used up all my luck in the new year😅.
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Pon-chan, Happy New Year to you and yours 🙇. We're off to a good start 😂.
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Senkinレトロ 直汲み生酛原酒生酒無濾過
せんきんTochigi
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Sentori Retro, straight pumping. SENKOKU has renewed its branding, and through its name "Edo Bari", it has been integrated into three types: Modern, Classic, and Retro. This time, we challenged you to compare the three types of the directly pumped version at UTAGE! With the Edo Kari, we focus on "agriculture", "technique", and "philosophy", (1) Recovering the DNA of the ancient Kame-no-o and cultivating it with organic farming methods. (2) Return to the sake brewing techniques, especially "Nami-Hashiro", which was born in the Edo period (1603-1868). (3) To promote an organic town and achieve sustainability for future generations. This rebranding is based on a grand vision. Retro uses Omachi as its sake rice. It has a spicy nuanced top nose, not too much Omachi in a good sense, but still powerful, with plenty of acidity to be savored the most.
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Good morning, YSTJ 😃! Renewal Sentori drinking comparison! And is it directly pumped? ‼️ Each has its own characteristics and all are delicious 😋 Great success Edo bari 🤗.
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Jay & Nobby, I've been waiting for a chance to try these wines for a long time, and it was only after the new year, but I finally had a chance to compare them. Each of them has a distinct personality and story to tell, so hooray for the return of Edo!
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Senkinクラシック 直汲み生酛原酒生酒無濾過
せんきんTochigi
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Sentori Classic Direct Kumi. SENKOKU has renewed its branding, and through its name "Edo Bari", it has been integrated into three types: Modern, Classic, and Retro. This time, we challenged you to compare the three types of the directly pumped version at UTAGE! The "Edo Kari" focuses on "agriculture", "technique", and "philosophy", (1) Recovering the DNA of the ancient Kame-no-o and cultivating it with organic farming methods. (2) Return to the sake brewing techniques, especially "Nami-Hashiro", which was born in the Edo period. (3) To promote an organic town and achieve sustainability for future generations. This rebranding is based on a grand vision. Classic uses Kame-no-o as the sake rice. In addition, the Classic is fermented with brewer's yeast as it is the only one with no yeast added. When poured into a glass, it is lightly cloudy and has a firm effervescence. It has a hard citrusy overtone like grapefruit, and a wild flavor that is spreading and yet has a crispness to it. It was my personal favorite!
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Senkinモダン 直汲み生酛原酒生酒無濾過
せんきんTochigi
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Sentori Modern, directly pumped. SENKOKU has renewed its branding, and through its name "Edo Bari", it has been integrated into three types: Modern, Classic, and Retro. This time, we challenged you to compare the three types of the directly pumped version at UTAGE! With the Edo Kari, we focus on "agriculture", "technique", and "philosophy", (1) Recovering the DNA of the ancient Kame-no-o and cultivating it with organic farming methods. (2) Return to the sake brewing techniques, especially "Nami-Hashiro", which was born in the Edo period. (3) To promote an organic town and achieve sustainability for future generations. This rebranding is based on a grand vision. Modern uses Yamada-Nishiki as its sake rice. It has a refreshing citrus aroma, the clean sweetness and full flavor of Yamada-Nishiki, and a clear finish with fruity acidity.
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