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A commemorative photo of the two bottles (after both bottles were finished and washed), along with a bottle of Tohoku-izumi and a bottle of Honjozo Tohoku-izumi from the northernmost Yusa in Yamagata Prefecture. The black label Kuraku is a gift. The first is the "Collage" Junmai Ginjo Banshu Yamadanishiki from Miyazumi Meinjo in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The black label is a very popular and hard to find sake. The brewery is proud to present the "Black Label". The black label is a very popular item in the market, and it is very popular among the Japanese. The black label is made with 100% Yamadanishiki from Hyogo Prefecture and polished to 50% of the original rice. It is a Junmai Ginjo, but it is heated sake with a dash of chili pepper. We will enjoy it freely in the evening as the weather turns chilly.
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Daisen Junmai Ginjyo Dewa Sanzan Nama Zuzume Limited Edition / Kato Kahachiro Sake Brewing Company / 3-1-38 Daisen, Tsuruoka-shi, Yamagata / Rice: Dewa Sanzan / Rice polishing ratio 55% / Yeast: Yamagata NF-KA Association 1801 / AL 15% / Acidity: 1.5 (expected value) / Sake meter degree: +1 (expected value) Please enjoy this junmai ginjo with a soft and broad flavor, brewed with Yamagata Prefecture's pride and joy, Dewa Sanzu rice." ←(Quoted from the official pamphlet of Yamagata Sake Wholesaler Co. Dewa Sanzan. Dewa Sanzan. I have often seen this brand in Yamagata City, so I was careless enough to drink it anytime. This is the first time for me to sit down and drink (^_^)I am not used to drinking at noon. We had a pleasant time while sharing pickled eggplant so as not to drink too much. The 36th Imojikai Festival, the best in Japan, will be held today. I hope it will be sunny. I hope it will be a lot of fun. I haven't had a chance to comment on Daisen yet...(^_^;) It's just delicious. Aradama, Hanyo Otokoyama, Tohokuizumi, Yonezuru, and Daisen. Thank you Yamagata Sake Wholesalers for the May, June, and July hanpukai. Memo. You can buy it at Oobandu ← don't tell anyone
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Junmai Daiginjyo "Shonai Bijin" brewed by Snow Goddess, limited brewing / Watarai Honten Corporation / 2-2-8, Oyama, Tsuruoka-shi, Yamagata / 100% suitable rice for sake brewing produced in Yamagata Prefecture / Rice polishing ratio 50% / Yeast NF-KA / AL 15% / Acidity 1.2 / Sake degree +1 / Production year: July 2024 / "Sake brewed in Yamagata Prefecture Junmai Daiginjo-shu, made from 100% suitable rice produced in Yamagata Prefecture." ←Quoted from the official pamphlet of Yamagata Sake Wholesaler Co. This sake brewery has an established reputation for a wide variety of sake quality, brewed with high-quality clean water from the Gassan-Asahi mountain range. The brewery is not restricted to the traditional sake brewing method, Some sake is sometimes completed with the help of machines. They also want to seek raw materials beyond the boundaries of the region for the sake they want to make. We are not afraid to try new things and bring sake to as many people as possible. What we want to protect is the sake that we can be proud of from Shonai. We will challenge unconventional ways of enjoying sake. This is what "Shonai Bijin" looks like. (↑At this point, most of the information is taken from the official website.) Yamagata has four regional names: Okitama, Murayama, Mogami, and Shonai, but all of them are delicious! It has a core and dignified taste that makes you want to boast about it, so it's a definite repeat purchase.
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Junmai Ginjo Kasumijo Kotobuki / Toraya Sake Brewery Co. 93-1 Kitada, Nakazato, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture Rice: Izu Kirari / Polishing ratio: 55% / Yeast: Yamagata yeast - Association yeast / AL: 15% / Acidity: undecided / Sake strength: undecided A junmai ginjo with an elegant aroma and a deep taste that harmonizes acidity and sweetness. →I wish I could have been there. I was so happy to see it. It is a very, very "wasteful" sake if you drink it at random. It is a word that I have not spoken for a long time. It was a sake that made me feel the word "Oh my God, Yamagata! I was satisfied. Very satisfied. It is too good to drink for sleeping after work, but it is so delicious (*^^*) that even on a day when you say, "I'm so tired today, I want to drink it and go to bed! The best sake in the world. I regret my lack of interest in this sake, as it is commonly sold in Yamagata Prefecture. m(_ _)mI will actively buy and drink it from now on.
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Takahashi Sake Brewery Yuzamachi, Akumi-gun, northernmost part of Yamagata Prefecture Tohokuizumi Junmai Ginjo Limited Edition Nama-Zume Rice: Izu no sato / Rice polishing ratio: 55% / Yeast: Yamagata / AL: 15.5% / Acidity: 1.4 / Sake meter: +2 / Production date: R6.06 Sake with a moderate aroma and a delicious rice flavor. The brewery was founded in 1902. We want to brew a sake where you can taste the original flavor of rice. Chokaisan. Chokai, and the subterranean water gives the sake a clean and refreshing taste. It was so hot that I heated it in a microwave oven at 600W for 1 minute. The most enjoyable time is in the muddler or in the kamakama (^^). The aroma is not too strong, but the taste is delicious. We will be having yakitori and bonito tataki from now on. I'm sure the sake will be even better when drunk during a meal. Thank you very much for the delicious sake. m(_ _)m
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Japanese Sake Limited Edition Junmai Ginjyo Yonezuru Yonezuru Sake Brewing Company, Takahata-machi, Higashiokitama-gun, Yamagata Rice: Izu no sato / Polishing ratio: 55% / Yeast: 701-YK009 / AL: 15.7% / Acidity: 1.3 / Sake meter: +2 This sake has a mild aroma and a clean, refreshing taste. ←(Quoted from the official pamphlet of Yamagata Prefecture Sake Wholesaler. The name "Yonekaku" comes from the image of an ear of rice bowing to the sake, and from the local folk tale "Tsuru no Ongyo" ("The Return of the Crane"), which expresses the brewery's wish to make a sincere sake that conveys its gratitude. From the official website of the ← Sake Brewery. I am learning the brand names of Yamagata's sake, but I was not sure if it was Okihama or Murayama. Murayama? Mogami? Shonai? I often have trouble remembering them.... But it's good if I can remember them one by one like this. I'm going to enjoy the delicious sake while imagining the story of the red devil that never existed. I will add my evaluation later.
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Hanyo Otokoyama Junmai Ginjo-shu Future Limited Edition Hanyou Otokoyama Sake Brewing Company, Hachikamachi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture 100% Sake Mirai rice/ Polishing ratio 50%/ Yeast No. 9/ AL 15%/ Production date: June 2024 Acidity/non-decided A mild-flavored junmai ginjo made with Sake Mirai. I'm going to write this down before drinking. I was supposed to write this before drinking, but the 300ml bottle was empty before I knew it. The brand name "Hanyo Otokoyama" is associated with the Otokoyama Hachiman Shrine in Kyoto, and the sake brewed with subterranean water from the Mt. ←From the official website. The taste of this limited edition sake is more generous and gentle than crisp, and it is a delicious sake from the country of Hinomoto with a lot of depth. It was so, so exceptional that I finished it in a blink of an eye.
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Junmai Daiginjyo Namazume Limited Edition Aradama Yachiwada Sake Brewery Limited Partnership, Yachiwada, Kahoki-cho, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata 100% Dewa butterfly rice, Polishing ratio 45 Yamagata+Kyokai yeast used, 15% alcohol by volume Acidity: 1.4 (expected), Sake Degree: +-0 (expected) The brewery will use Yamagata's representative sake rice, "Deba Butterfly," and brew a sake with a gorgeous aroma and a refined taste that is well-balanced. ←(Quoted from the official pamphlet of Yamagata Prefecture Sake Wholesaler. The first of the Limited Hanpukai's 28th June delivery is Aradama. It's been 10 minutes since I took it out of the fridge to write this (p_-), and I'm drinking it cold (**), gorgeous and soft. It is gorgeous and soft. I noticed something while waiting for the sake to warm up. This sake has a very nice aftertaste. Time to heat up the sake. The flavor is amazing! I like this "Aradama"! I've been waiting for this! !!! I knew it! All the deliciousness soaks into my empty stomach! I wish I could have had a chance to try it again.... It was the best! Thank you.
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WAGAUJI(SINCE1724)Umami umami Limited distribution in Yamagata Prefecture, production date: June 2024 Rice polishing ratio 65%, alcohol content 15%, internal volume 1800ml A sake that pursues "umami" without being bound by the rice polishing ratio. The aroma of ripe banana and melon spreads softly, and the bright acidity of green apple spreads pleasantly in the mouth. This is followed by a slight astringency that blends with the luscious umami to create an exquisite sweet and sour taste. This wine-like sake is perfect for those seeking a new taste and for those who do not normally drink sake. Enjoy it elegantly in a glass of wine for a special drink. Gutto Yamagata Umami opens a new door to a new world of Japanese sake. ←(quoted from the official website of "Gutto Yamagata") Purchased at the Yamaya Umamigasaki store near Aeon Yamagata Kita. I usually eat Japanese food, but tonight I had a frozen pizza for dinner (it's like wine, so I tried it) and it's very good. I am," said Zenji Dogen, founder of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. I am one with my existence and time. I think I can enjoy it for a while. !!!
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Dewazakura (Limited) Junmai Ginjo Hon Nama Dewazakura Shuzo Corporation (Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture) RicePolishing ratio 50%. Yeast used: Yamagata yeast, 14% alcohol by volume Acidity 1.4, Sake Degree +4 Yamagata Sake Wholesaler's 28th Limited Hanpukai May delivery This sake is aged at -5 degrees Celsius in the Tenkura ice-cooled cellar. You can enjoy the soft umami and the freshness that is typical of nama-zake. ←(Quoted from the official pamphlet. This Dewazakura is the last one to be delivered in May. I rarely drink cold sake, but I took it out of the refrigerator and drank it immediately. ((((((( I'd like to use a fruit metaphor, but I don't have enough vocabulary. I got impatient and went to the official website of the brewery (sweat). I found the word "green apple" and that's it...(I'm not sure about my taste buds...). Anyway, the cold sake was delicious! I gulped down 300ml of sake in no time at all. Sake is a good drink for your physical condition, your mood, what kind of food you eat, the time you drink it, the atmospheric pressure of the weather, and so on. The taste of sake is very delicate and tasty, and it depends on the drinker and the receiver's condition, such as physical condition, mood, time of drinking, weather pressure, and so on. I wish those who read this a lot of good sake encounters. ☆.... :*...
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Junmai Ginjyo Nama-zume Toyokuni Chiyozu Chiyotsu Toraya Corporation(Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture) Rice: Toyokuni, Polishing ratio 55 Yeast used: Yamagata yeast, Alcohol 15%. Sake degree +1, Acidity 1.2 Yamagata Sake Wholesaler's 28th Limited Hanpukai May delivery This junmai ginjo-shu is made from Hokuni, a restored rice produced in Sagae and grown under contract. With its delicate aroma and clean, dignified taste, it is a sake to be enjoyed with a meal." ←From the official pamphlet of Yamagata Sake Wholesaler. The second half of the May delivery of the Yamagata Sake Wholesaler's hanpukai. The low acidity is said to be described as "light" with a smooth and refreshing taste. The land is blessed with good quality rice and water, and we are thankful and proud of it. The sake is a classic (I think), but it is a delicious sake with class, elegance, and dignity (*^^*). Sagae City (also famous for sagae and cherries) is home to the famous Jionji Temple, which has been designated a national historic site. Yamagata and Kotobukoraya are the best - thank you m(__)m
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Tenmei Sarasara Junmai lovely-summer Uchijobanabi fireworks Sake (must be chilled)Rice polishing ratio 65%Manufacture date2024.5 Content volume 1.8L The core stars and large flowers that shoot up into the summer night sky. And the parent star that scatters in the summer night sky. The heart that shines with excitement and the nostalgia of summer that looms. Such scenes are expressed with Tenmei's typical transparency and low alcohol content. We hope that even in the hot season, sake will be light and refreshing, and that it will be gentle on your tired body. The four local seasons flow through sake. In spring, we serve gentle sake with a feeling of flowers and greenery. In summer, light sake with a cool taste. Autumn: Mature sake with the feeling of Kinshu. In winter, fresh sake with a sense of life. We aim to express the flavors of the four seasons and local scenes through the sake we make and the way we make it. ←From the label. Purchased at Seishuya, a store that directly handles the prefecture's built-in sake. Tenmei" is made by a sake brewery in Aizusaka, Aizu Prefecture, and has an alcohol content of 11.5 degrees Celsius. The 720ml bottle we received last time was consumed in less than a day. It is a refreshing and seasonal sake, just like a fireworks display. I am grateful to the people who recommended it to me and I will enjoy it tonight.
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Hanyo Nishiki-Bare Junmai Ginjyo Dewa Butterfly Nama-Zume 100% Dewa Chouzu rice, Polishing ratio 50%. Yamagata yeast, 15% alcohol by volume Sake degree +3, Acidity 1.4 Yamagata Sake Wholesaler's 28th Limited Hanpukai May delivery This junmai ginjo-shu is brewed with "Debucho," a rice suitable for sake brewing produced in Yamagata Prefecture. It has a mild aroma and a clean, delicious taste. ←From the official pamphlet of Yamagata Sake Wholesaler. This sake is produced in Takahata-cho, Yamagata Prefecture. The town of Takahata is the home of the Hamada Hirosuke Memorial Museum, which is widely known for its famous "Red Devil Who Cried. The sake is one of Yamagata's favorite local brews, and is served hot or cold. Warmed or cold, it is my favorite local sake in Yamagata. I'm going to enjoy it tonight while thinking of my loved ones and wishing them long-lasting happiness. Thank you for everything. And thank you for all your support. It was a very delicious sake with the brewer's thoughts and feelings condensed into a solid package. Postscript I got this cup at the "Yoneori Sightseeing Center" in Takahata-cho, and it is very useful for heating sake. I noticed it just now as I finished writing this...(^O^;)(Hito´) The picture on it is safflower. It reminds me of "Omohide Poroporo".
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Aramama Junmai Daiginjo Limited edition sake for the Yamagata Sake Fair Polishing ratio 48%, using 100% improved rice Alcohol content 16%Wada Shuzo Joint-Stock Company The 3rd "Japan's Best Sake Prefecture Yamagata" Fair, one of the largest sake tasting events in Yamagata Prefecture, was held at a special plaza in front of the Yamagata Prefectural Culture and Arts Center from June 1 (Sat) to 2 (Sun), 2024. It has been a long time since I have had "Aradama" (*^^*). We had a 720ml bottle, so we luxuriously warmed it up first, and the result was.... The result was......... It smells deeper than summer sake, it's not old-fashioned, and you can drink it heated, room temperature, or chilled. I felt the "good hearted attitude" of the maker. I slowly warmed up the second sake with Denroku (Yamagata) as a side dish, and just like the first sake, when I "kama-kama" it was a great experience. I'm so glad I had Aradama buy it for me.... I think I caught a glimpse of the reason why they continue to be loved in the delicious Yamagata Prefecture. Memo to my future self who is unsure about the decision to buy sake_φ(____... Don't hesitate and get the Aradama, I wish you all the best~ m(_ _ _)m
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Tenmei Sarasara Junmai lovely-summer Uchijobanabi fireworks Sake (must be chilled)Rice polishing ratio 65%Manufacture date: 2024.6 The core star, a large flower, shoots up into the summer night sky. And the parent star that scatters in the summer night sky. The heart that shines with excitement and the nostalgia of summer that looms. Such scenes are expressed with Tenmei's typical transparency and low alcohol content. We hope that even in the hot season, sake will be light and refreshing, and that it will be gentle on your tired body. The four local seasons flow through sake. In spring, we serve gentle sake with a feeling of flowers and greenery. In summer, light sake with a cool taste. Autumn: Mature sake with the feeling of Kinshu. In winter, fresh sake with a sense of life. We aim to express the flavors of the four seasons and local scenes through the sake we make and the way we make it. ←From the label First of all. This is good. Amazingly light on the throat. Sweetness, umami, and acidity are a trinity. This is a summer sake...(✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽),,, The way of sake is deep. Aizu Sakashita Sake Brewery in Fukushima Prefecture. He has been working in the prefecture for 20 years. I have been working in the prefecture for 20 years, and it is best to ask the people who live there about the local area. I have often seen Tenmei, but I thought I could always come across it, so I didn't. I am 100% grateful to my seniors at work.
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4.5 Junmai Daiginjyo "Besshin Beppin Yuki Megami" Namazume 100% "Yuki-Jin" rice produced at Inoue Farm in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture Polishing ratio 48 Yeast used: Yamagata yeast Yamagata Sake Wholesaler's 28th Limited Hanpukai May delivery A Junmai Daiginjo from Yuki Megami with a full-bodied flavor. From the official pamphlet of Yamagata Sake Wholesaler. Heating up the junmai daiginjo and enjoying it again tonight. According to the official pamphlet of Yamagata Sake Wholesalers, it has a sake degree of +5 and an acidity of 1.6, making it slightly dry and slightly mellow. Koikawa-san is delicious＼^^300ml is one whole cup of heated sake + 70% of one cup at room temperature (of course (^_^;)). I was able to enjoy drinking at room temperature after heating sake, which I usually do not do when drinking at home, together with a freshly picked pickled bracken (amateur impression after drinking) → This is the delicious taste of sake (#^^#). The search for good sake = the pursuit of sake that I feel I like. This search path? I found it very interesting. I will take good care of myself and enjoy my encounter with delicious sake. Sake from Yamagata is the best＼(^o^)／Koikawa-san is wonderful!
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2】 Fumotwi Junmai Daiginjyo Snow Goddess Nama-Zume SNOW GODDESS Limited edition for Hanpukai (must be refrigerated) 100% Snow Goddess from Yamagata Prefecture, Polishing ratio 50%. Yamagata yeast Yamagata Sake Wholesaler's 28th Limited Hanpukai May delivery Our goal was to create a junmai ginjo-shu that was as refreshing as possible. Enjoy it with taranome or moso tempura." From the official pamphlet of Yamagata Sake Wholesalers. I finished off this evening by heating up the Jun Daigin (allowed because I am an amateur) (1 to 2 gou every night, 3 early in the morning when work is going well). Fumotoi = Fumotoy. I couldn't read it (I cried)... It is from Sakata, Shonai area on the Sea of Japan side of Yamagata Prefecture. It is old-fashioned, classic, but modern style. It is an old-fashioned and classic sake, but it has a modern style of "shu-shu". I am not confident about my taste buds tonight as I am on my third sip (-_-;)(*´Д`) This sake is suitable for both occasions, when you have a lot of people over for a good time, or when you make a toast to reward yourself on the weekend. I love this sake (*^^*)", I don't have enough words to say, but it is "delicious" to the last drop. Thank you very much. Thank you. This moment when I can think so is the best. I'm sure I'll repeat the same experience.
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5】 Hanpukai Limited Edition Junmai Ginjyo Nama-Zume 100% Dewa Chouzu, Polishing ratio 50%. Yeast used is Yamagata Ginjo yeast Yamagata Sake Wholesaler's 28th Limited Hanpukai May delivery A junmai ginjo-shu with a perfect balance of juicy sweetness and acidity. From the Yamagata Sake Wholesaler's information leaflet. I'm going to start enjoying Japanese sake every year (keep it in the fridge, drink it warm or cold, and enjoy it now and then), but I'm finally starting to enjoy Japanese sake from this year's hanpukai. I sincerely hope that everyone who reads this will also have a good time. Sake is the best backslash!
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Dewa no Kuni Tsukiyama Cold brewing 100% Yamagata rice Yamagata's Beautiful Sake Aramama Snow-covered Junmai-shu Manufacture date: 2023.12Capacity: 1.8L This sake is made from "Yukikake" rice grown in Yamagata Prefecture, and is a junmai-shu with a rich, umami flavor. It has a crisp, dry aftertaste with just the right amount of acidity, and can be enjoyed cold or warmed." ←From the back of the label In the spring of 2024, cherry blossoms bloomed in the Murayama region of Yamagata Prefecture. On the way from Fukushima to Yamagata, the mountains of the Iide and Asahi mountain ranges can be seen from the Okitama region (Yonezawa) of Yamagata Prefecture, and the contrast between the little remaining snow on their peaks and the blue sky is very beautiful this time of year. Tonight, I would like to enjoy this sake while contemplating the beauty and vitality of nature. 240414 Ki
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Labeled "GI YAMAGATA" (Yamagata sake)? It has a sticker with the production date of 2023.11. It is a very tasty sake that I am sure the locals love to drink. Opening the package→taking a picture→transcribing various things from the bottle before drinking→warming the sake→heating the sake→appreciating and drinking while watching the brewery's website→here we are now. The taste? Flavor? I wonder if the flavor will change if I drink it cold or at room temperature.... I'll try it tomorrow.(*^^*) I'm still not very good at expressing the taste in words, but I'm going to enjoy the "now" with a good sake.
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