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PhilipPhilip
I’ve been drinking sake in the USA casually for a few years and I’ve come to really enjoy it as one of my favorite drinks. Now I’m trying to experience, appreciate and learn more about sake.

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no. 14 Junmai has a very standard fragrance. The taste opens very light and clear like cool water. Tasting notes in the mid palate are minimal but include salt and mineral and a slight richness. This one I was only okay with at first but after spending more time with it I’m beginning to enjoy it more and imagine it as the closest sake I’ve had to something reminiscent of the sea.
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TaiheizanGreat Peaceful Mountain Kimoto Junmai
Kodama JozoAkita
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I felt the scent had hints of cherry, rice, banana and pear. Some fruity hints in the flavor at the opening that expands to a very pleasantly rich Kimoto taste.
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KaiunTakatenjin Sword of the Sun Tokubetsu Honjozo
Doi ShuzojoShizuoka
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Clear and easy to drink Honjozo. Even better when shared with friends.
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GekkeikanBlack & Gold Tokubetsu Junmai
Gekkeikan Sake (USA)
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Simple and mellow. Hints of banana, cream, melon and cashew. Light open with expansion in the mid palate and a mellow finish.
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Tarusake Futsushu with hints of cedar, black pepper and lemon. Very light up front with a flavor that builds all the way to the finish.
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Opens clear and light and remains that way before the flavor expands at the end of the mid palate. Very sweet and flavorful towards the finish. Notes of powdered sugar, cream, and banana.
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Fragrance of crisp apple with hints of rice. It opens very lightly and clear with balance. Light fruitiness in the mid palate before giving way to a growing richness and umami in the finish. The contrast between the beginning and end with this one is a fun experience.
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ManozuruDemon Slayer Tokubetsu Honjozo
Obata ShuzoNiigata
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Found this at Jinya Ramen in KC and hadn’t ever heard of it before so I had to try it. This might be the lightest and clearest sake I’ve ever drank. It is +15 Nihonshu-do so very dry. This is incredibly smooth and easy to drink. Hints of melon but you have to look for them. Very nice if you’re looking for something light and easy to drink.
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Sweet fragrance. Cloudy with a pale moonlight hue. Smooth and creamy texture. Flavor of powdered sugar that increases in sweetness and adds a richness over time. Hint of rice or rice pudding.
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AsabirakiSuijin Junmai Super Dry
AsabirakiIwate
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Earthy and rich nose. Clear with a slightly amber hue. The bottle said it was a rich style and it didn’t disappoint. Starts very smooth and light. Umami richness builds in your mouth and peaks right before the finish. I feel like it had a hint of mushroom. I really liked this one.
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Floral fragrance with hints of fruit. Opens intensely with zesty citrus and kiwi flavors that quickly envelope the tongue. Light and clear before relaxing in the mid palate with a touch of sweetness. Brightens right before the finish which seems to be somewhat mineral to me with lighter floral and rice notes.
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Category: Ginjo Taste Profile: Light & Dry Rice variety: Dewasansan, Haenuki Yeast variety: Association No. 10 Lineage (Ogawa Yeast) Alcohol: 15.50% RPR: 50% SMV: 5 Acidity: 1.2 My Notes: Pleasant and strong floral aroma with stone fruit. Very light clear and crisp taste like an apple at the very beginning before expanding rapidly with a big punch of fruity and floral flavor. Lingering floral notes at the finish. Light and dry but almost like it is rich in the middle. This was a fun one to try.
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黄桜Tozai Nightswim
KizakuraKyoto
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Futsu-shu cup sake that is light and smooth in the beginning before transitioning to somewhat tart in the finish. Tasting notes of pineapple and mint make this one refreshing.
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A classic Junmai. Very vibrant at the beginning before opening up to what seemed like stone fruit flavors in the middle. Very light alcohol finish. A great sake to finish the year. Happy New Year everyone!
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KozaemonJunmai Ginjo Tori
Nakajima JozoGifu
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Area of Production: Gifu Prefecture Rice Type: Miyama Nishiki Rice Polishing Rate: 55% Alcohol Content: 15.5% Sake Meter Value: -2 TA: 2.2 Bottle Notes Production Date: 2023.06 Flavor: Light, Semi-Dry Aroma: Raisin, Pear, Nuts Food Pairing: Yakitori, Grilled food Recommended Serving Temperature: 43 F - 50 F Comments: The front is a bit vibrant before giving way to notes of dried fruits and then comes to a very light alcohol finish at the end. I would recommend this one.
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Very light notes of melon but mostly spice. Finishes nicely and is smooth. Overall I really like it. My first sake I received from Tippsy Sake as a bonus bottle. A great way to finish Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone!
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