Logo
SakenowaRecord your sake experiences and discover your favorites
ヰリアムヰリアム
日本酒の探検家。 加州人です。 チアズ！

Registered Date

Check-ins

86

Favorite Brands

0

Most Check-in Brands

Hakutsuru
9(18.37%)
Kikusui
6(12.24%)
Sho Chiku Bai
6(12.24%)
Chiyomusubi
3(6.12%)
Jozen Mizu no Gotoshi
3(6.12%)

Sake Map

The origins of the sake you've drunk are colored on the map.
Hyogo
24(27.91%)
Niigata
13(15.12%)
Other
12(13.95%)
Yamagata
6(6.98%)
Kyoto
5(5.81%)

Venues With Most Check-Ins

Kanpai Sushi
2(100%)

Timeline

ヰリアムヰリアム
Yumetsukiyo (Dreamy Moon)純米大吟醸純米大吟醸
Eiko ShuzoEhime
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
56
ヰリアム
4.5+/5 Smooth and delicious and pleasantly sweet. White chocolate, cream, honey, honeydew melon, chamomile, stone. More like “Creamy Moon”! Nice confident sweetness, but doesn’t feel at all cloying. Really smooth and creamy. Almost no acidity. There’s some earthy background bitterness that’s balanced out well by the sweetness, don’t feel too strong, yet there’s a gentle power to it. Pleasant dry finish. Really enjoyable, one of the best sakés I’ve had so far!
BEAT
Ehime sake! 👍 I've never had it before, I'll look for it 🎵
Japanese>English
ヰリアム
It's a new brand from Sakenova, I picked it up at a local California suburban market. It was a nice surprise!
Japanese>English
ヰリアムヰリアム
Sho Chiku Bai「Crème de Sake」にごり酒純米にごり酒
Takara Sake USA
alt 1
alt 2alt 3
52
ヰリアム
4.25+/5 Delicious nigori. Cantaloupe, cream, honey, marshmallow, coconut meat, raw almond. Big cantaloupe flavour, nice rich smooth creaminess, interesting savoury background notes. Fairly sweet but not at all cloying with plenty of complexity and bitterness to make it feel mature. Overall smooth, creamy, and tasty! Another great saké brewed in California!
ヰリアムヰリアム
alt 1
alt 2alt 3
43
ヰリアム
4.25+/5 Wow! Surprisingly really nice! Really enjoyable flavour! Marshmallow, corn, caramel, pear, blueberry, stone. Slightly sweet, big marshmallow flavour, but not at all cloying. Overall pretty dry, but very well balanced. A robust bitter note but it’s balanced nicely with everything else. Fairly smooth. So flavourful! Really wasn’t expecting much at all from this but it’s delicious! Very pleasant surprise.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Chiyomusubi「おやじ極楽」純吟純米吟醸
Chiyomusubi ShuzoTottori
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
63
ヰリアム
3.5+ Sweet and strong. Honey, amaretto, light ginger, anise, graphite. Strong, burns on the tongue like ginger. But it’s sweet and syrupy too, almost liquoricy, or maybe just the label is black… it’s strong yet pleasant, like wasabi. Another crazy little guy. This time it’s actually a little creepy. The stronger the saké the creepier the mascot. Like the saké, he makes me a little uncomfortable, but I kinda like it…
つきたて
This is a character from a Japanese haunted anime called Gegege no Kitaro. This character is called "Me-tama no Oyaji" (father of eyeballs).
Japanese>English
ヰリアム
Ah, thanks, I understand. I didn't know much about it. Sounds like fun!
Japanese>English
ヰリアムヰリアム
Chiyomusubi「鬼太郎」純吟純米吟醸
Chiyomusubi ShuzoTottori
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
57
ヰリアム
3.5+/5 Sweet and syrupy and simple. Honey, marzipan, stone. Pretty sweet and not much else. A little light nutty flavour, some light earthy bitterness. Not a lot going on but it’s not unpleasant. It’s pretty smooth though. Another fun little crazy guy. A little creepy actually. But perfect for the season.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Chiyomusubi「ねずみ男」純吟純米吟醸
Chiyomusubi ShuzoTottori
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
55
ヰリアム
3.5+/5 Sweet and simple, but enjoyable. Big honey, light honeydew melon, cashew, stone. Not very complex, but what’s there is pretty enjoyable. Mostly honey with a thick bitter note which is fairly well balanced out by the sweetness but there’s still a mild alcoholy burn. Love the little drawing though.
BEAT
I would like to drink the sake of Gegege no Kitaro's cartoon character, too.
Japanese>English
ヰリアム
Oh, are these characters from something?
Japanese>English
ヰリアムヰリアム
Dewanoyuki「瓶囲い」純米大吟醸純米大吟醸
Watarai HontenYamagata
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
44
ヰリアム
3.75+/5 Interesting and tasty, my first daiginjo. Cantaloupe, burnt sugar, almond, coconut, stone, fall leaves. Simple flavours but interesting background notes, there’s a bitterness which builds and you think it’ll get too sharp and then it backs off for a smooth finish. Medium-light sweetness, almost no acidity. Interesting earthiness. Not bad at all but was expecting a little more complexity from this, it’s fairly simple.
ヰリアムヰリアム
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
48
ヰリアム
4/5 Very nice, smooth yet strong and very clean. Papaya, honeydew melon, marshmallow, cream, almond paste. Nice smooth creamy flavours with delicate fruits. It’s lightly sweet, but dry by the finish, almost no acidity, not butter but fairly strong with a bit of an alcoholy burn near the end. Clean finish. Liking a lot of this, would prefer that strong alcohol flavour to be smoothed out a bit more. Overnight it became much smoother, so enjoying it more now!
ヰリアムヰリアム
Takenotuyu「雪ほのか」純米初しぼり純米無濾過
TakenotsuyuYamagata
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
41
ヰリアム
3.75+/5 Very interesting, clean and savoury with a creamy finish. Swiss cheese, cantaloupe, bubblegum, burnt sugar, cream. It’s quite strong, with a robust bitterness that doesn’t get too strong luckily. Very clean flavour but interestingly mixed with savoury notes. Rich and full-bodied. It’s got a slight bit of sweetness initially but goes dry by the finish. Very interesting, pretty enjoyable, but a tad bit strong.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Hakutsuru特選純米吟醸純米吟醸
Hakutsuru ShuzoHyogo
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
43
ヰリアム
4/5 Strong, flavourful, clean. Papaya, orange blossom, chestnut, almond, caramel, salt, graphite. Pretty dry yet there’s a confident little sprinkle of sweetness in there that has some fun and then disappears by the smooth and savoury finish. It’s pretty strong, gives a bit of an initial smack and there’s some quite noticeable bitter notes. But it’s pretty well balanced and it adds to the excitement. Still, it feels quite elegant and mature. It takes you on a fun and interesting journey.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Sho Chiku Bai純米吟醸酒「花のような」純米吟醸
Takara Sake USA
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
51
ヰリアム
3.5+/5 Good flavourful sake, very smooth and surprisingly sweet. Yellow apple, honey, golden raisin, cherry blossom, marzipan, stone. Pretty flavourful, clean, crisp, and smooth. Very little bitterness, with a pinch of savouriness. Low acidity. Probably the sweetest non-nigori sake I’ve had, almost a little too sweet, or it could use a bit more acidity or something.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Hakutsuru「Chika Sake Cup」純米
Hakutsuru ShuzoHyogo
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
46
ヰリアム
3.5+/5 Very clean and crisp, there’s a hint of acidity but it doesn’t go too far, light pinch of sweetness, with a bit of a savoury finish. Somewhat floral. Burnt sugar, sweet corn, marzipan, jasmine, chamomile, wet concrete. Really like the delicate floral flavours and the clean fresh feel, but it gets a little strongly bitter towards the end in a way that I don’t prefer unfortunately. But overall it’s not bad and fairly enjoyable.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Hakutsuru特選純米生貯蔵酒「Draft Sake」純米生貯蔵酒
Hakutsuru ShuzoHyogo
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
48
ヰリアム
3.5+/5 Clean, dry, very simple. Honeydew melon, almond, stone. It’s not bad, but there’s not a lot going on, but the flavours present are pleasant enough. It’s a little bit strong towards the end, not exactly too bitter, but kind of a vodkaesque burn that isn’t my favourite. Still, it’s overall enjoyable.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Gekkeikan「Cap-Ace」純米
GekkeikanKyoto
alt 1alt 2
44
ヰリアム
3.5+/5 Was ready for this to be kinda unpleasant but it’s actually not bad at all. It’s clean and pretty nutty with some interesting savoury notes. Cantaloupe, cucumber, almond, konbu. Yes it’s a little sharp and bitter at times and could be smoother, but for the price and everything it’s fairly enjoyable. The cap is a fun idea, but I have my own ochoko, so straight into the recycling for that.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Sho Chiku Baiにごり酒「Silky Mild」純米にごり酒
Takara Sake USA
alt 1
alt 2alt 3
49
ヰリアム
4.25/5 Very creamy and tasty. Cantaloupe, white chocolate, coconut cream, Swiss cheese, raw almond, stone. Confidentially medium-plus sweet but with some interesting savoury notes. Pretty sweet but still feels mature. Deliciously creamy, but ends on a nutty more savoury finish with a surprising bitter note which isn’t overwhelming. Truly delicious nigori brewed in the US in Berkeley, California. Proud that we can produce saké of this quality here! Paired well gyoza.
UDMAR GARCIA
I loved this saké!
ヰリアム
Very impressed!
ヰリアムヰリアム
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
60
ヰリアム
3.75/5 Clean, crisp, and lightly sweet. Banana, honeydew melon, honey, graphite. Low acidity, medium-low sweetness. Pretty smooth, finish is a little sharp, but overall pleasant. That being said it’s a little too strong for me, but not so much that I can’t enjoy it. There’s a clean chlorinous quality that I like, reminds me of a cool swimming pool in summer. Still, could be a little smoother for my tastes, perhaps needs some dilution and a pinch of acidity. But overall it’s pretty good!
ヰリアムヰリアム
Gekkeikan「朱雀」純米吟醸純米吟醸
GekkeikanKyoto
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
43
ヰリアム
3.5+/5 Interesting, deep and complex and slightly savoury. Cantaloupe, vanilla, walnut, Swiss cheese, salt, graphite. I like a lot of the flavours but there’s a point at which the bitterness gets a bit too strong and graphity for me. Good melon flavour, good little pinch of sweetness, dry and clean finish. This is another one that I really enjoy a lot about but falls down just because it’s a bit too sharp.
ヰリアムヰリアム
Karatanba本醸造本醸造
OozekiHyogo
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
36
ヰリアム
3.5/5 Fresh, clean, pretty smooth. Cantaloupe, burnt sugar, marzipan, stone. A lot of flavours that I like but the bitterness gets a little strong towards the end. It’s initially very smooth with a light clean sweetness. Gets a bit sharp on the end and has a kinda vodka-y aftertaste which isn’t the most pleasant. Interesting to try a honjozo but this isn’t my favourite, it’s fine though.
ヰリアムヰリアム
大関「花泡香」発泡
OozekiHyogo
alt 1
alt 2alt 3
44
ヰリアム
4/5 Nice light sake with a good little frizzante fizz. Simple flavours, clean: yellow apple, white peach, yoghurt. Nice fruity flavours, a hint of creaminess. Nice fizzy sparkling. Low acidity, medium sweetness. Great fun sip on its own. Clean, crisp, sweet, fruity, fresh. Very enjoyable.
ヰリアムヰリアム
alt 1alt 2
alt 3alt 4
46
ヰリアム
3.25/5 Not bad, a bit sharp. Honeydew melon, sweet corn, cream cheese, salt, graphite. Nice light fruity flavours but it gets unpleasantly bitter on the finish. So overall it’s not my favourite. This is an odd American rebranding that I was interested to try. It was difficult to find the actual brewery, the label just says “The Fuji Brewery”. Had to look on the website. Joto basically repackages Japanese saké to “make it easier for Americans to understand”? Seems unnecessary to me really.
4

RecommendedContentsSectionView.title

AreaLinks.titleAreaLinks.titleAreaLinks.title
FlavorLinks.titleFlavorLinks.titleFlavorLinks.title