Kumakichi
When it comes to autumn, we open a bottle of Nagoshi Zake, an annual drink.
It's a very popular drink for those who want to try something new and different.
We enjoyed it over a period of three days!
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Sake drinking event organized by my favorite liquor store on Sunday
We had 2023 Hanpukai sake, Beast type I & II sake, Shinshu Kamerei sake, Asahitaka sake, Akabu Monster & Junmai Daiginjo sake, etc.
First of all, Beast1 which I brought by myself. This was a dry Champagne with a bit of matured aroma because it had been laid down for about 2 years!
Beast type II was much sweeter and I personally preferred it!
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Drinks last weekend, Part 3
Tasake Junmai Ginjoshu Yamahai
I bought this bottle when I bought the 50th anniversary bottle of Tazake.
Since we were so excited, we did a comparison of Tasake's Yamahai!
The Junmai Ginjo was fresher and lighter on the palate, but it was hard to tell the difference!
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Sake opened since last weekend Part 2
Tazake 50th Anniversary Bottle
We had to give up one bottle of this sake at the liquor store we usually go to, but we were able to buy it at Kakinuma without any conditions, so we added another bottle!
Although it is a Junmai sake, it is a Yamahai Junmai sake made from 50% polished Kojo-Nishiki, and the price is about 3000 yen!
It was a bit expensive, but as it was a commemorative sake, we opened the bottle to celebrate. The balanced flavor was typical of yamahai sake, and we were able to take our time and enjoy the history of tasake!
I will continue to support this sake!
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Sake opened last week Part 1
Flax Cat Spark
This one was shipped in 2023 and has been laid down for a long time, but the carbonation and deliciousness are still there!
There was no spillage, but it has a very healthy carbonation, a pleasant acidity and a sweet schwarziness that is very addictive!
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Hitogokochi Junmai Ginjo, which had been stocked for comparison with Yumemizuho, was opened.
Hitogochiki is my favorite Shinshu Kamerei, and it is indeed delicious!
The freshness and sweetness of this Junmai Hitogochi is more fresh than the Junmai Hitogochi we opened last month!
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Visited Okazaki Sake Brewery for a long-awaited visit during summer vacation last month
I was able to purchase Junmai sake made from Noto rice "Yumemizuho"!
Usually brewed with rice from Nagano Prefecture, Shinshu Kamerei is brewed with rice from Noto, purchased as part of Noto's reconstruction assistance.
Just by changing the rice, the taste changes completely!
Shinshu Kamerei is my favorite sake with a clean, modern, sweet flavor, brewed with rice from Shinshu and water from Shinshu, but when the rice was changed, the flavor became more pronounced and classic!
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Kumakichi
A special bottle of Tasake flown in on Sake Day, 10/1, was opened on Sunday.
The expensive bottle of Tasake's flagship model is priced at 27,800 yen, a price range that is far too high for everyday drinking.
It tasted very clean and elegant.
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Kumakichi
I was so mentally and physically exhausted that I drank the entire bottle in one day last night and today, and it was a delicious bottle that soaked into my body.
Kangiku Meizo Monochrome
This bottle is made from Yamagata Prefecture's Yamashu No. 4!
When it was cold, it was hard to taste, but as the temperature rose, the sweetness and flavor expanded and became more enjoyable.
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Kumakichi
Opening my favorite ecru on the last weekend of September.
About 3 years ago, I was able to purchase a bottle here at a certain izakaya, and it was one of my favorite bottles that got me hooked on sake!
It was as delicious as ever and one of my personal top 3 favorites!
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Corner bar at my favorite liquor store (2)
Comparison of Heresy Guru and Invisible Pink Unicorn before Sake Day
The invisible pink unicorn also has a very elegant sweetness and acidity! It was very distressing, but today, Heterodox Oyasama was the winner!
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Hornets at your favorite liquor store
Comparison of Heresy Guru and Invisible Pink Unicorn on the eve of Sake Day
Ibata Oyasama K.K. 2020 was so delicious when it was ready to drink! I loved it so much I can't even comment on it!
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This is Hana Yuu Aisan, which I've been chipping away at for the past week.
We get this once a year at this time of the year, but I hesitate to drink it because of the price (over 6,000 yen for a bottle)!
However, when the clerk told me "Aizan is now available! I was satisfied with the taste!
I love the balance of sweetness, flavor, and acidity, and if it were more affordable, I would buy it immediately without worrying!
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Kumakichi
Abeno drink comparison, Junmai Ginjo Hi-ire is also quite good!
Normally, I would conclude that junmai ginjo is the best, but this year, junmai is doing a good job!
The Junmai Ginjo seemed a little hard and bitter on the first day, but after the second day, I could enjoy the sweetness and flavor of the Abe Junmai Ginjo!
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Kumakichi
I haven't been posting in time lately, so I'm posting in bulk.
Last week we compared Abeno Junmai and Junmai Ginjo
I never miss to compare them every year, but this year I really liked the Junmai because it was so delicious!
It has a low alcohol content of 12 degrees and is light, but has a good balance of sweetness, flavor and acidity, so it was easy to drink!
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Good morning, Kumakichi 😃.
We also had a few days ago 🖤🤗 our lot was 11 degrees and it went even more Swiss 😁.
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Kumakichi
Good evening, Jay & Nobby!
Abe, you have a different 11 degree lot! I'm really curious! I'll ask the liquor store next time if they have any in stock! Thanks for the info!
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Kumakichi
In celebration of the three-day weekend & the late summer vacation, we will compare the following drinks to reward yourself for your hard work!
Jikin Hachitan-Nishiki Hi-iri 2023
Jikin Aizan Hi-iri 2022
The second bottle is Aizan, which has been stored in Lemacom since last year!
We were very satisfied with its sweet and delicious taste!
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Kumakichi
In celebration of the three-day weekend & the late summer vacation, we will compare the following drinks to reward yourself for your hard work!
Jikin Hachitan-Nishiki Hi-iri 2023
Jikin Aizan Hi-iri 2022
First of all, the Hachitan-Nishiki was a fresh, sweet and delicious sake. It is fresh, sweet and delicious!
The lingering aftertaste was also enjoyable and well-balanced!
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Kumakichi
The second bottle today is Shinshu Kamerei Junmai Hitogochochi, which was opened last night.
This one was stocked to compare with "Summer Jungin" which was released around July every year, but is it not released this year?
I couldn't wait to open the bottle last night. I couldn't wait to open it last night. I was under the impression that it was so bitter!
However, after a day's rest, the bitterness has calmed down and the balance has been improved.
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Kumakichi
Today is my daughter's first birthday, so I opened a bottle of my favorite
Shinsei No.6 S-type
This is our favorite bottle in the No.6 series.
It has a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, and is so delicious that you can't help but drink too much of it!
But let's drink today, I thought, and I've finished it, so I'm going to look for the next sake..,
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ma-ki-
Good evening, Kumakichi.
Happy birthday to your daughter 🎉!
Celebrating with Shinmasa No.6 sake on such a happy day is the best ✨!
Your child's birthday is very emotional for many reasons🍀.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi Kumakichi 😃
Happy first birthday to your daughter 🎂 🎉 too delicious to celebrate 🥂 will be drinking soon 😙.
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Manta
Good evening, kumakichi ^_^
Happy birthday to your daughter🎉!
Great sake for her first birthday✨.
I look forward to it every year from now on😊.
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Kumakichi
Hello, ma-ki! Thank you very much for your message. It was my first child born after 40, and it was a very emotional year for me,
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Kumakichi
Hi Jay & Nobby! Thank you for your message! I have been reminded that I need to stay healthy so that I can celebrate my daughter's birthday every year.
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Kumakichi
Hi Manta! Thank you for your message! Of course my daughter can't drink yet, but it has become my dream to celebrate and eventually toast her until she is old enough to drink!
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つぶちゃん
Hi kumakichi😄!
Happy birthday to your daughter 🎂🎉No.6🍾 and a wonderful celebration ✨.
We can't wait to see her grow up 🥰 and see how cute she will be 💕More anniversaries for you 🤗.
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Kumakichi
Good evening, Tsubu-chan! Thank you for your message! I am looking forward to more opportunities to drink under the excuse of my daughter's anniversary!
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Kumakichi
Click here for Akabu's autumn sake.
Akabu Amber
This is Akabu's autumn sake released last year.
Until the year before last, it was hiyaoroshi with a Kabuto label? I think it was hiyaoroshi?
The taste is quite delicious! If you are a fan of Akabu, you can't miss this one!
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