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At a recent event at the restaurant (2)
It was a wonderful opportunity to sip a variety of unusual alcoholic beverages.
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At a recent event at the restaurant (1)
It was a wonderful opportunity to sip a variety of rare sakes.
Especially, the thick and sweet "Tasake Junmai Daiginjyo 40%5%".
Very sweet, mellow, acidic and full of rice aroma.
Dense. It has a bran taste, but even that is delicious and aromatic.
The spicy "Murasakyuu Bangaiban Special Junmai Unfiltered Genshu Fire" from Murasakyuu, which is usually sweet, was very impressive.
was impressive.
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Maibijin木槽搾り 純米吟醸 ひやおろし
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Aromatic. Smells like freshly baked bread.
Contains, isn't it! Lemon water-like acidity!
Light as a mai bijin.
Slight lime peel-like bitterness, mushrooms, herbal nuances.
More of a refreshing juice than a sake.
A flavor that is somewhat curious.
Goes rather well with mushrooms and bacon stir-fried in butter.
Taste 4/5☆ (But it is maniacal)
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Kyokuho純米吟醸 ひやおろし
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Aroma of rich sake.
Somewhat bitter and bluish as well.
Aroma like mellow, aromatic, apricot liquor.
The flavor has body.
In the latter half, the acidity is very tight.
It has a firm umami taste.
It goes well with pickled bonito, but I would like to try it with something sweeter.
I would like to try it with shigure-ni-nimono (simmered bonito).
Degree of preference ☆3/5
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It is a rare sake from a rare brewery.
The aroma is sweet and dewy.
When you drink it, it has the aroma of butterbur greens and earth, and a light graininess.
The flavor is gentle and soft, and the umami is full.
It is a shame that the previous one is too strong to be savored.
Taste degree ☆3/5
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Sogenひやおろし 原酒 純米八反錦
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The aroma is sweet and ripe, with a gusto.
It contains mellow umami and rice,
The aroma of rice and grain spreads in the mouth.
It has more acidity than expected, and the mouthfeel is crispy.
The rice flavor expands after swallowing.
The impression is thick and powerful.
It has a long aftertaste with acidity.
Delicious.
Preference 4/5
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Kohryu源 無濾過生原酒
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18 degrees powerful, bottom of the bottle.
Not much of an aroma, though,
Slightly pear-like sharp aroma.
It is unique.
The flavor is koji-like and full-bodied,
The taste has a firm, grapefruit-like fruitiness.
Later, there is a yeasty aroma.
It is not flashy but has depth.
Taste 3.5/5
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龍が沢純米大吟醸 円熟原酒 R5BY
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Contains a slightly rice-like hay green?
Sweet potato, chestnut, dusty and mellow flavors.
While many autumn sakes this year are light and refreshing, this one is soft and rich.
Slightly herbal, celery-like.
Taste: 3.5/5
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Shinomine純米吟醸 雄町 秋色生酒 山廃仕込
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Aroma of green apple and red melon.
Melon aroma and refreshing acidity.
A slight fizziness lingers.
The sweetness is understated and delicious.
The acidity and crispy bitterness are sharp.
Modern taste.
Spicy and delicious.
Taste 3.5/5
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Takachiyo59Takachiyo AI-IPPON（愛山×一本〆） 無調整生原酒 純米吟醸
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The aroma is not so strong.
When you taste it, it is sweet and juicy like Takachiyo.
Somewhat reminiscent of canned peaches.
After swallowing, it is aromatic, with a bit of vanilla.
Soft texture.
Refreshing acidity.
Spicy bitterness, so it is not too sweet.
Taste level 3.5/5
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Good smell of solid alcohol.
From the caramel-like alcohol aroma in the bottle,
melon and white grape flavors.
Not as mature as expected.
The first sip is quite pungent, with a bit of a sharp taste.
However, it also has a strong umami flavor.
When the spiciness comes to an end, there is a graininess and astringency.
It has a clean feeling.
Not bad.
It goes well with a strong flavorful food.
Degree of liking ☆ 3.5/5
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Matsunokotobuki純米吟醸 地味なマツコト
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Mild fragrance. Faint vanilla essence, banana flavoring.
Contains and surprisingly not sweet. Banana apple.
Calm flavor and acidity.
Clear drinking and sharpness.
Good with meals.
Hanakura
Taste level 3.5/5
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Bunpuku純米 直汲み生原酒
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Aroma of Japanese pear, green banana, white flowers, beer yeast, and freshness.
Greenish flavor of Japanese pear and melon.
It has a cloudy aroma and a little full-bodied flavor.
After two sips, the flavors harmonize.
It is fresh and smooth.
Hana Zou
Taste 4/5
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HijiriHIZIRIZM 山田錦50 活性酒
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Pear and Japanese pear, fresh and sweet aroma.
Contains a sense of gas, Japanese pear.
Sharply shrieking, even though it has been a few days since the bottle was opened.
Pale and cool acidity.
The sweetness is round and dry, less than the aroma.
It is mildly nigori, a flavor of koji.
The aftertaste is soft and smooth.
It is a smart drink.
Hanakura
Taste 4.5/5
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Ichidai Misen純米吟醸 火入れ原酒
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Dense, sweet aroma.
Floral, slightly apricot and magic ink flavors on the palate.
The sweet flavor is then spicy on the tongue for a moment.
Lightly sharp acidity. Bitterness.
Firm umami, dry taste.
Good sharpness in the mouth.
A sharp and spicy sake.
Hanakura
Taste level ☆3/5
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Yukinobijin純米吟醸 一穂積
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Peach, pear, mellow and sweet aroma.
Contains light rice, koji flavor, maybe a little melon.
Refreshing acidity.
After that, there is a soft and beautiful rice flavor.
The bitterness tightens it up.
Delicious!
It goes well with pear and kiwi with mascarpone.
Hanakura
Taste 4/5
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Tatsuizumi辰ラベル No.3 山廃純米吟醸 2019BY
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Mild aroma.
Full of graininess in the mouth.
Surprisingly light in texture with a good sense of maturity.
Slightly burnt barley and hay aroma.
The balance of sweet and sour is clear.
It is a rich, mellow, umami type of wine that is delicious and yet easy to drink.
Nice combination with simmered chicken and wax gourd.
Hanakura
Degree of liking 4/5
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Shichida純米吟醸 13
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Gentle at 13 degrees.
Refreshing aroma of chemical melon and pear.
When you drink it, it is soft and light on the palate.
The fresh flavor spreads with astringency and acidity.
It is so pleasant to drink that it seems to seep into the mouth.
Modern and delicious.
Goes well with avocado salad.
Hanakura
Taste level 4/5
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W出羽燦々50 純米 瓶火入
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It has been four days since the bottle was opened.
The mouthfeel is smooth and crisp. Sharp acidity and bitterness.
Dry, thick flavor and light sweetness.
A nice match with fried bitter gourd with sweet and spicy flavor.
Taste level ☆3.5/5
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Gassanイノベーション リンゴ酸
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Mild rum, vanilla and a hint of green apple.
Contains sweet and sour. The texture is silky and fresh.
Green apple, lychee and white flowers.
Sudden and beautiful attenuation with a refreshing acidity.
A lovely sake.
Affinity for celery and marinated apples.
Taste level 3.5/5
Hana-zo
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