I am a third generation Japanese living in Hawaii. My first Sake, Dewazakura Ooka, started my quest to learn more about Sake. Always tasting, always learning.
Saru808ðThis Sake is wonderfully bright with a juicy and round mouth feel. Fruity flavors of apple, melon with some citrus towards the finish. The flavor of rice adds to the roundness of this Sake. It is fun to drink and leaves a tingle on my tongue.
Saru808ðThis Sake is one of my wife's favorite Sake. The sweet banana flavor and juicy, sparkling mouth feel makes this so easy to drink.
This might be a good Mother's day gift. ð¥°
Saru808ðThis Sake is rich and full bodied. For me, the flavors that stand out are honey and rice. It seems similar to a dark stout beer. There is a good balance of flavor and a clean finish. This Sake lives up to its name. ð
Saru808ðThis Sake is light with a melon flavor. There is some effervescence which makes the mouth feel lighter. I really like the sweet melon flavor and light flavor of this Sake. ð
Saru808ðThis Sake is only available in the United States. It is light, sweet and refreshing. There is a fruity aroma and the flavor of apple. The mouth feel is light and there is mild acidity for a short and clean finish.
Saru808ðThis Sake is a seasonal Sake that is sweet and juicy. There is a flavor of apple and a just a hint of sourness. Nice full mouth feel and a light finish.
Really refreshing!
Saru808ðThis Sake is sweet, full and strong. The full juicy mouth feel and sweet flavor of melon and pear calm the strong taste of this genshu. This is great for sipping with strong flavored foods.
Saru808ðThis Sake is bright, with the sweet flavor of persimmon and peach. There is also a light earthy flavor with a soft and full mouth feel. I really like the clean finish. ð
Saru808ðThis Sake is light and refreshing. Light flavor of apple and a hint of melon. A clean finish that can cleanse the pallet. Another fine Sake from Gunma.ð
Saru808ðThis Sake is clean and has a little dryness. Hints of wood flavor makes this very enjoyable with food. This brewery has been in existence for over 350 years! Another good Sake from Tochigi!
Saru808ðThis Sake is medium sweet and has a flavorful taste. It has a medium mouth feel and the flavor lingers for a short time. The details of this Sake are missing ... ð€
I think there is a flavor of maetake mushrooms but my wife says ramune ... ð€š
Whatever, this is a good Sake and I'm glad to have the opportunity to try it.
Saru808ðThis Sake is fresh and fruity. A well balanced Sake with apple flavor and a short clean finish. It has a juicy mouth feel and I am adding this to my favorites list.ð
Saru808ðThis Sake is semi sweet and has a full mouth feel. There is a light effervescence and wonderful muscat flavor. The mouth feel is full, sweet and soft. The finish is short and clean. This seasonal Sake is a nice treat!
Saru808ðThis Sake has a light amber color and a soft wood flavor. The mouth feel is full and soft. It starts with light sweetness and good acidity then moves to a long, dry finish. I am drinking this at a cold temperature and I thought it would have a stronger flavor, but the flavor is gentle and has a good balance.
Saru808ðThis Sake starts with a honey sweet floral aroma that greets you when opening the bottle. There is a warm sweetness and a juicy mouth feel. Sweet flavors of honey and apricot add to the juicy mouth feel. The finish is tart and a bit dry.
Saru808ðThis Sake is light with a little sweetness. The finish is clean and a little dry. Flavor of peach, grain and hint of wood.
Something about the flavor reminds me of pancakes or maybe it is the umami from the kakuni I'm having for dinner ... ð€ª.
Saru808ðThis Sake is a top winner in both the 2023 Kura Master Platinum winner and 2023 US National Sake Appraisal Gold winner.
The fruity peach aroma and flavor are delightful. The finish is sharp and clean. I find this interesting because it is juicy and full, followed by tart and clean.
Another great Sake from Tochigi.
Saru808ðI just drank this last month but am very happy to have it again. The juicy flavor of apple and the tart , clean finish gives this Sake a refreshing feel. It keeps me coming back for more. ð
Saru808ðThis Sake is smooth and mild. A beautiful Sake that is floral, clean and has a mild finish. The peach flavor is mild.
I always mistake this for a Daiginjo instead of Junmai Ginjo. An excellent Sake from Fukushima.
Saru808ðThis Sake is mildly sweet and has a soft and full mouth feel. It does have a rich flavor with a flavor that reminds me of white flowers. About midway the dryness starts and continues to the finish. I think there is the flavor of celery at the finish. ð€