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Tiago PTiago P
Tiago Penedo。ポルトガル出身、東京在住。 日本酒の世界に魅了され、少しずつ学びながら感じたことを記録しています。 Learning and sharing my impressions of sake in Japan.

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Gekkeikan
8(61.54%)
日本盛
3(23.08%)
Kikusui
2(15.38%)

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Kyoto
11(35.48%)
Hyogo
5(16.13%)
Yamagata
3(9.68%)
Niigata
3(9.68%)
Nagano
2(6.45%)

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Hotel New Otani (ホテルニューオータニ)
9(56.25%)
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (月桂冠 大倉記念館)
3(18.75%)
Asakura (あさくら)
2(12.5%)
Happo-en (八芳園)
2(12.5%)

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Tiago PTiago P
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Tiago P
A bottle with elegant aromas quietly rising on a cold winter evening. Floral softness and white fruit nuances of pear and melon. Smooth on the palate, with a lingering aftertaste of slightly burnt sugar. A gentle Junmai Daiginjo suitable for a quiet evening. A gentle winter evening sake - floral, soft, with notes of pear, melon, and a touch of caramel. A quiet, elegant Junmai Daiginjo for a cold night.
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KinshimasamuneJunmai Daiginjo “Kyo-jikomi”
KinshimasamuneKyoto
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Tiago P
A bottle to savor on a quiet Thursday evening in the cool open air. The nose is discreetly floral and white fruit. The mouthfeel is soft, with melon, grapes and a hint of banana. Smooth texture with a very light caramel aftertaste. An elegant and gentle Junmai Daiginjo. Gentle nose of flowers and white fruits. Soft, smooth palate with melon, grape, a hint of Elegant, quiet Junmai Daiginjo.
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GekkeikanThe Shot 上撰生詰（Jōsen Namazume)
GekkeikanKyoto
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The aroma of cooked rice is discreet. In the mouth, it has a mild umami flavor and a clean, straightforward taste. The aftertaste is short, but leaves a slight warmth. As the last bottle in this series, this bottle reaffirms the overall impression. Although it is not flashy, it has an honest and quiet pleasantness. On the palate, gentle umami and a clean, simple profile. As the last one of this little series, it confirms the overall impression: modest, straightforward, nothing showy - but quietly pleasant in its As the last one of this little series, it confirms the overall impression: modest, straightforward, nothing showy - but quietly pleasant in its own way.
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GekkeikanTHE SHOT Daiginjō Hanayagu Dry
GekkeikanKyoto
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Tiago P
Mild rice aroma with subtle floral and plum nuances. It has a soft sweetness, light acidity, and a clear sense of alcohol, with a slightly long aftertaste for a simple daiginjo. The expression of the sake suddenly changes as it enters the mouth, giving the impression that it has arrived from somewhere "behind the scenes. Clean rice aroma with soft florals and a hint of plum. Gentle sweetness, light acidity and clear alcohol warmth, with a finish longer than expected for a A quiet little twist on the palate-almost like it came straight from the Upside Down.
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GekkeikanTHE SHOT Junmai Ginjo
GekkeikanKyoto
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Today I walked around Jimbocho a bit, picked up a couple of sake books I was curious about, and went home. In the evening, I opened a bottle of THE SHOT Junmai Ginjo. The aroma is of cooked rice and white fruits (melon, white grapes). The impression is slightly thickened. The taste is fruity, with a hint of white chocolate sweetness. There is a slight alcohol assertion. The aftertaste is medium to short. A bottle that can be enjoyed casually. Picked up a few sake books in Jimbocho this afternoon and opened this "THE SHOT Junmai Ginjo" in the evening. Aromas of steamed rice and white fruits (melon, white grape). Fruity palate with a touch of white chocolate and a bit of alcohol warmth. Medium-short finish.
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GekkeikanTHE SHOT 本醸造 Honjōzō
GekkeikanKyoto
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Tiago P
A cup in the evening when the autumn sun is still warm. The aroma is modest, centered on cooked rice. In the mouth, it quickly becomes expressive, with nuances of slightly cooked fruit and faint purple flowers. The aftertaste is short but sweet, like white chocolate, with a slight alcohol taste. Overall, this wine is unpretentious and rather pleasant to drink. The nose is rice-led and restrained. On the palate it opens up with cooked-fruit notes and a light violet hint. Short finish, with a touch of white-chocolate sweetness and a bit of alcohol heat. Overall, unpretentious and pleasantly easy to drink.
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Gekkeikan "WORLD SAKE" designed for the Osaka Kansai Expo. A simple, unpretentious sake (futsū-shu) that is refreshingly pleasant when well chilled. It is made with cooked rice and a hint of melon. It is light and easy to drink. Gekkeikan "WORLD SAKE", with the Expo 2025 design. When well-chilled, it's a fresh, clean, and unpretentious futsū-shu - simple, easy, and pleasant. Light, straightforward, and very drinkable.
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A sister version of the one we drank yesterday. I opened it tonight in the cold. Slightly fruity and floral nose, with some gentle cooked rice nuances. The taste has a mild umami and a hint of sweetness, with a little warmth from the alcohol and a medium-long finish. A bottle that can be easily enjoyed. The twin of the one I tasted yesterday. Opened it on a chilly evening. Light fruity and floral aroma with a touch of cooked rice. Gentle and easy to enjoy.
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It has been getting colder recently, and it is now a pleasant season to drink slowly in a warm room at night. Today, I tasted Hana Yaka (Honjozo). It has an honest aroma of cooked rice with a slight floral nuance. In the mouth, it has a slightly alcoholic taste, but the gentle umami and fruitiness of grapes and melon spread out. The aftertaste is short. It was an unpretentious, simple drink. (I am currently enjoying a leisurely autumn evening while rewatching a foreign TV drama.) It's getting colder these days, perfect for a quiet drink at home. Tried the Hanayaka Honjozo: clean cooked-rice aroma, a hint of florals, a touch of alcohol on the palate. Soft umami with small notes of grape and melon. Short finish - simple, honest sake.
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GekkeikanUchigura Junmai Daiginjo Shiboritate Nama Genshu
GekkeikanKyoto
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Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (月桂冠 大倉記念館)
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Tiago P
The last built-in Junmai Daiginjyo Shiboritate Nama-nihonshu is, Gorgeous and fresh, with an aroma reminiscent of pineapple and muskmelon. The combination of thick umami and bright acidity makes you want to say "maravilha". The last sake, Uchigura Junmai Daiginjo Shiboritate Nama Genshu, was fresh and vibrant, with pineapple and muskmelon. Rich umami and bright acidity - a glass that made me say "maravilha.
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GekkeikanKasagiya Yamada-nishiki Daiginjo
GekkeikanKyoto
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Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (月桂冠 大倉記念館)
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Tiago P
The second cup of Kasaokiya Daiginjo opens quickly with an aroma, In addition to green apple and pear, there was a soft sweetness like melon. The beautiful acidity spread out, and the daiginjo was well-balanced and enjoyable. The second sake, Kasagiya Yamada-Nishiki Daiginjo, opened with gentle aromas of green apple and pear, plus a soft melon-like sweetness. Clean acidity and a very balanced, pleasant profile.
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GekkeikanYamada Nishiki Tokubetsu Junmai
GekkeikanKyoto
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Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (月桂冠 大倉記念館)
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Tiago P
Today I visited the Gekkeikan Museum in Fushimi. Outside, the autumn leaves had started to turn a little and the atmosphere was quiet. The first wine we had in the tasting room was a special junmai of Yamadanishiki. The flavor of the cooked rice was well balanced, It had a strong flavor of cooked rice and a little bit of alcohol, but it was a very calm bottle. Visited the Gekkeikan museum in Fushimi today. Outside, the first autumn colors were appearing. In the tasting room, the first sake was the Yamada Nishiki Tokubetsu Junmai: solid steamed-rice umami, a touch of alcohol, overall calm and straightforward. In the tasting room, the first sake was the Yamada Nishiki Tokubetsu Junmai: solid steamed-rice umami, a touch of alcohol, overall calm and straightforward.
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Asakura (あさくら)
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Tiago P
The aroma is subdued and the mouthfeel is smooth. The wine has a short finish, with a modest fruitiness and a mild umami taste that is elegantly integrated. The restaurant is quiet and unassuming, but its simplicity creates a memorable atmosphere. Subtle fruit and soft umami with a short, refined finish. The bar is quiet and unassuming, and its simplicity itself creates a memorable atmosphere.
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KyokujitsuShizenshu Junmai Nama
Fujii HonkeShiga
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Asakura (あさくら)
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Tiago P
The aroma is subdued and the taste is clean and dry. The pale golden color and mild nama-shu nuances are pleasant. The owner explained in a calm tone of voice and in detail, making the experience a natural one that brought out the charm of sake. Subtle nose, clean and dry profile, with a soft straw-yellow hue and gentle nama character. added depth to the tasting and made the sake's character stand out naturally.
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Happo-en (八芳園)
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Tiago P
Unzen's brilliance. Gentle aroma and sweet taste of rice. Unzen no Kagayaki - soft aroma and rice sweetness, mild and gentle impression. Unzen no Kagayaki - soft aroma and rice sweetness, mild and gentle impression.
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鳳鳴Hakutaka Daiginjo
Homei ShuzoHyogo
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Happo-en (八芳園)
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Today's Daiginjo from Shirataka. The aroma is calm and the main flavor is the deliciousness of the rice. Calm aroma, rice umami at the core, gentle and straightforward taste. Hakutaka Daiginjo - calm aroma, rice umami at the core, gentle and straightforward taste.
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It's finally getting cold, but today I dare you to have a sparkling. Mild aroma and gentle bubbles. A short, refreshing aftertaste that leaves a slight bitterness and the delicious taste of rice. It's finally getting cold, but I went for a sparkling sake anyway. Soft aroma, gentle bubbles, a hint of bitterness and rice umami with a short, refreshing finish.
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KikusuiShiboritate Junmai Nama Genshu
Kikusui ShuzoNiigata
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Tiago P
A light drink on a weekend evening. The alcohol is a little high, but it is mild and not stimulating. The taste of cooked rice is backed up by a discreet fruitiness, like melon or white grapes. Slightly thickened mouthfeel. A quiet drink on a weekend evening. noticeable alcohol but smooth and gentle. cooked rice umami with delicate notes of melon and white grape, and a softly viscous texture.
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日本盛Nama Genshu Daiginjō
NihonsakariHyogo
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🇯🇵 ➡️🇬🇧➡️🇵🇹 🇯🇵 Japanese Good opportunity to try a new sake this weekend. Slight alcohol taste quickly disappears. Aromas of white fruits and cooked rice. Clean and umami subdued. Dry and elegant finish. 🇬🇧 English Weekend - a good time to try a new sake. Light alcohol on the nose, fading fast. Hints of white fruit and steamed rice. Clean, balanced and gently dry. Elegant short finish. 🇵🇹 Português Fim de semana, boa altura para experimentar um novo sake. Leve toque alcoólico, que desaparece rápido. Notas de fruta branca e arroz cozido. Seco, limpo e equilibrado. Final curto e elegante.
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SasaichiHonjōzō Nama Genshu
Sasaichi ShuzoYamanashi
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🇵🇹 Português Aroma discreto, com leve fruta e notas de arroz cozido. Sabor mais umami e cereal, menos frutado que outros nama genshu. Corpo suave e textura leve, final limpo e seco. (Prova realizada a frio.) 🇯🇵 日本語 冷酒で試飲。 穏やかな香りで、ほのかな果実と炊いた米のニュアンス。 旨味があり、果実味は控えめ。 軽やかな口当たりで、すっきりとした後味。 🇬🇧 English Tasted chilled. Subtle aroma with hints of fruit and steamed rice. Umami-driven palate with gentle cereal notes and restrained fruit. Light-bodied and smooth, with a clean, dry finish.
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