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Sake rice Gohyakumangoku
Rice polishing ratio 60
Dry, sticky umami and a hint of sweetness on the palate. The aftertaste is sourness and astringency.
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Sake rice Banshu Yamadanishiki
Polishing ratio 50%.
The mouthfeel is fruity with moderate sweetness. The aftertaste is moderately astringent and sweet. Delicious.
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Sake rice Unknown
Polishing ratio unknown
Sweet and fruity on the palate. Gentle and juicy on the throat. The aftertaste is refreshing with a hint of astringency. Much easier to drink. Delicious.
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Sake rice Hachitan-Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio 55
The mouthfeel is deliciously bitter and fruity. The aftertaste is astringent with a hint of sweetness and umami.
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Sake rice Hitogochi
Rice polishing ratio 55
The mouthfeel is firm, sweet and fruity. It is juicy and has no habit. Much to my liking. Quite delicious.
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Sake rice Hyogo-Kitanishiki
Polishing ratio 65
The mouthfeel is clean and fruity. The lingering taste is sweet and slightly bitter without being habitual. Light and very tasty.
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Sake rice Gohyakumangoku
Rice polishing ratio 55
Dry and peculiar on the palate. It has a cemedine smell, and the lingering taste is bitter with a hint of sweetness. It has a strong character. Characteristic.
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Sake rice: Kitsushizuku
Rice polishing ratio 55
Slightly sweet and fruity on the palate. It is refreshingly juicy and easy to drink. Easy to drink.
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Sake rice Gohyakumangoku
Rice polishing ratio 69
Mouthfeel is firm and mellow. The aftertaste is a little sour and bitter. The aftertaste is clean and dry overall.
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Sake rice: Omachi
Polishing ratio 60
Sweet and fruity on the palate. The aftertaste is deliciously astringent. Overall, it is beautifully balanced. Delicious.
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Sake rice Yamadanishiki
Polishing ratio 60
The mouthfeel is sweeter, fruity, and juicy. Overall, it is gentle. The lingering aftertaste is not persistent, but rather refreshing with a slight astringency. Delicious.
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Sake rice Niigata rice
Polishing ratio unknown
The mouthfeel is firm. It is not hot, but not sweet either. It is like unripe fruit. The aftertaste is astringent and acidic.
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Sake rice: Saito no Shizuku
Polishing ratio: Koji rice 40%, Kake rice 50%.
The mouthfeel is sweet, quite fruity and mellow. The aftertaste is juicy and gentle. Quite delicious.