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On the attack, sweetness and acidity spread out. From there, umami and a slight bitterness add depth to the flavor, while the lightness typical of low-alcoholic sake is well balanced. It was an easy-drinking sake that seems to be easily accepted by everyone. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased at the sake shop Yamada. I originally went there to enjoy Kiri-Tsukuba, but they only had Daiginjo and it was over my budget so I couldn't buy it. Purchased this one because I liked the 6th generation's response and story at the tasting.
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Hakubotan悠星 純米大吟醸
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The aroma is fresh and melon-like. When you drink it, the juicy melon flavor spreads out as the aroma does. The lingering finish is light, and the sake is easy to drink. It has a modern taste for a Saijo sake. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased at Sake Brewery Sumitaya. I have always wanted to try it if I had the chance, but I got a great deal on it so I bought it this time. As with Geyo Otokoyama, as a local, it would be easier for me to pick it up if it were one more pricey, but when I visited the brewery on a weekday the other day after a long absence, no one was there, and I guess that's just the way it is. The beautiful label, with its image of the night sky over the Seto Inland Sea and the torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, is well written in English, and I would be happy to receive it as a souvenir!
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Senpuku夏にまったりにごり酒
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As is typical of nigori sake, the rich mouthfeel is followed by the sweetness of the rice and the complex flavors of umami and grains. The finish is light and refreshing, probably due to the low alcohol content. This type of nigori sake may be a little out of my strike zone. ⭐️⭐️ A souvenir from my wife.
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Jikon純米吟醸 東浄山田錦
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This sake has a very good balance of the five tastes. The taste is clear and clean, although you can enjoy the umami of the rice without any of the flavors being assertive. I had a chance to drink it at home. It was a very satisfying sake even if you consider it as a 3,000 yen jun-dai, but I guess the overwhelming brand power along with Jyushiyo makes it an explosion of satisfaction. To put it in a colloquial way, I am drinking the sake that everyone wants at home at a fixed price, and it makes me feel good. I have the impression that I have only seen the Chinese character for "而今" in Chinese characters, but on a smartphone, you can find it more quickly by searching for "じ" (じ).
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Kiwamihijiri純米吟醸 山田錦
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The Yamada-Nishiki was the first to be compared. The aroma is mild, with hints of muscat and Japanese pear, but it is mild like the Yumachi. The sweetness of the rice spreads beautifully when you drink it, and I preferred it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased at a hotel in Okayama. Unlike Omine's cup sake, the label comes off easily when washed, but my child wanted a cup after drinking it. The label is very Okayama-like, so it is suitable as a souvenir. If I wanted to compare the sake, I would have appreciated the 180 ml small bottle type rather than the cup type.
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Kiwamihijiri純米吟醸 雄町米
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A set of Omachi and Yamada-Nishiki to compare. The Omachi was not as full-bodied as I expected, and combined with the grain-based acidity that made it sharp, it gave the impression of being a little thin rather than light. The impression may change when the temperature range is raised. ⭐️⭐️
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Denshu純米大吟醸 四割五分 吟烏帽子
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A sake that brings out the flavor of the rice while also pursuing cleanliness. I have often seen "Hanasou," a sake made from Aomori Prefecture's rice suitable for sake brewing, and I wonder if it is along the same lines. The sweet, melon-like aroma is very pleasant on the palate, and the sweetness lingers in the aftertaste while giving the impression of being surprisingly sharp. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Personally, I prefer Koshiro Nishiki, but it is more than worth the price. Delicious!
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Following the Jungin in the white pack and the Daiginjo in the silver pack, the third bottle in the peach-colored pack is a nigori sake. Although the attack is sweet, the umami and spiciness of the rice follow, and the sake does not have a sticky feel. Being a paper pack, I couldn't tell how much nigori was present. The color was clear at first, but towards the end it was almost a lees-tinted white, and my kids said I was cheating by drinking calpis. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bought it at Yamaya. I now buy and enjoy a sake fridge, but considering that I store it in my fridge at home, the paper packs are very practical ◎ Personally, I recommend the white Jungin in this series.
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Junmai sake with low rice polishing and low alcohol content. The color was a light golden yellow. I had an arbitrary image that it would be a sake with a strong acidity like white wine, but it was a sweet Junmai sake with a strong sweetness and umami of rice. The acidity is just right to keep the aftertaste from becoming too heavy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased from Daylink. I had been interested in this sake for a long time, but the price of 3,000 yen had put me off, so I bought it on sale.
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Aged sake brewed with Japan's oldest yeast and stored in oak barrels and bottles for 17 years. The color is quite dark amber. As you might imagine, it tastes more like Shaoxing sake than sake. Available at ⭐️⭐️ Purchased at the brewery. The Murashige Brewery is a personal favorite of mine because I can stop by on Saturdays when I take my children to Iwakuni for a visit. The large cedar balls also seem to be a thing for the kids. It would be great for home drinking if it were just a little cheaper, including Eight Knots and Murashige brands.
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白木久ハルヒ 恋の華 無濾過生原酒
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This sake is brewed with the low-protein edible rice Shunyo. The Tohtsuru we drank last year, also brewed with Shunyo, was named SPRING SUN, and I thought the reading and English application of the name would be just right for naming it. The taste is slightly more acidic than sweet and sour, more like lemon or kiwi. Combined with the 12% alcohol content, it was easy to drink. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased at Yamatoya Shuho.
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The extremely sweet taste derived from koji is balanced by the strong lactic acidic acidity, which keeps it from being too heavy. Combined with the 6% alcohol content, it gives the impression of drinking lemonade or lactic acid sour. I like the concept of pairing it with spicy meat dishes while still having a robust flavor 😉. ⭐️⭐️⭐️+⭐️ Purchased at Fresta. It has been in stock for quite a while, but I bought it after they recently lowered the price to about 1000 yen including tax.
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Kamotsuru大吟醸原酒 あらばしり 四杜氏四季酒
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This sake is brewed by four toji (master brewers) with their thoughts and feelings for each season. I always thought the label was a bonito, and that it was out of season, but it is a killer whale. For Hiroshima residents of the Showa generation, Kamotsuru, along with Chifuku, is a brand that is etched in their souls through TV commercials and the soothing sight of turtles and carp in front of Mitsukoshi. Hiroshima Nishiki, which I tasted the other day, has a gorgeous aroma, a soft mouthfeel, and a full flavor, whereas Saijo Shigeru has a mild aroma and a clean taste. My first impression was that it was similar to the sake brewed by Kamoizumi, also from Saijo. It is an elegant sake with no spiciness from the alcohol coming to the forefront. Purchased at a half price sale at Daylink. It was unexpectedly made by Touji Okinaga.
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Kirei八拾純米 生酒
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The taste was honestly below my expectations right after opening the bottle, but as the days passed, it became more rounded, and combined with the sharpness of the aftertaste, I could drink it as much as I wanted. The rice flavor was well developed, as if from low-polished rice, but the acidity and other tastes were not so strongly pronounced. It would probably go well with warmed sake, but it was also delicious chilled. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased at Sake Brewery Sumitaya. It goes really well with food, so it's a very cosmetic and home-drinking friendly sake.
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Takacho菩提酛 純米酒 生
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The nose is slightly woody and grassy. On the palate, it has a rich sweetness reminiscent of caramel and honey. The impression is similar to that of Pedro Ximenez sherry, so it is not for everyone. If you buy it based on the impression of Wind Forest, you will fail. The lactic acidity and grain-derived complexity are felt, so it spreads out and the aftertaste is cleaner than expected. It becomes more rounded and tasty when warmed up. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased at the liquor store Yamada.
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It does not have the floral and fruity impression that one gets from other Yuki no Kayasha, nor does it have the pushiness, power, and thickness of Yamahai. The attack is clear, smooth, and moist, or rather, a little tender on the palate. After that, you feel the acidity and the sweetness of the rice spreads, and then the light sharpness tightens up the whole. The impression of the flavor changes dramatically depending on whether the sake is served snow-cold, at room temperature, or warmed. Personally, I preferred it best at room temperature. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Standing aroma is green apple or grape type? But it is not strong. While the attack has a gentle sweetness, the alu-ness makes the mouthfeel dry and refreshing, and the flowing, deep umami flavor leaves the palate. It goes really well with meals. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased at a souvenir shop in Iwakuni. I had seen Otokozumo and Mugyo in my hometown, but this was the first time I had seen Dragon's Tail, so I bought it. The label said "deep and complex taste, Dragon's tale, Special junmai," etc. I thought it was a souvenir for foreign tourists, but it was very tasty. In my opinion, it is a little out of tune with the current taste trends, but I think it would be one of the most popular if the brand name were to be kept secret.
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It is a light, watery sake with no sake smell or other unpleasant taste. It is difficult to match with meals. It has a ginjo aroma and a hint of fragrance, making it an easy sake to recommend to those who are not fond of sake. ⭐️⭐️ Souvenir, purchased at a supermarket.
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Sharaku純米吟醸 赤磐雄町 生酒
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The first time you drink it, you'll be surprised at how much you like it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I bought it at Yamada Sake Brewery. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to buy a new one, but I'd like to compare it with Bizen Oumachi someday.
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Kin Suzume飛翔 純米大吟醸
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The nose has a gorgeous pineapple aroma. The aroma is tropical and tropical nuances are present. While it has a rich sweetness and umami flavor, it is clean and does not give the impression of being heavy or dry from alcohol. You can also enjoy the changes in flavor depending on the temperature range and the number of days after opening the bottle. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Purchased at the brewery. I asked them to take out the wooden box so I could buy it for home use at a slightly lower price. The sake cup is also cute. I really like Kinjaku, but while I can find Tobisho and Daiginjo at liquor stores and souvenir shops, Jungin and Shiboritate, which I prefer, are available only at restaurants, and I regret that I have fewer opportunities to drink them.
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