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  • Tamagawa Shiboritate Namagenshu
    5.00 star(s)
    One to our liking!
    The aroma reveals notes of overripe figs and dried fruits, leading to a grand entrance with remarkable depth and a rich flavour profile. The...
    • thomas
  • Tōkō Kisetsu Gentei Junmai Hanamishu
    4.00 star(s)
    Hanamishu Blossom Symphony
    In the delicate dance of aromas, our senses are graced by a nose of sweet fruitiness. A powerful attack ensues as the curtain rises, enveloping...
    • thomas
  • Katōkichibei Shōten Born Ginsen Special Junmai Daiginjō
    4.00 star(s)
    Delicately fragrant with fruity notes reminiscent of strawberry, banana, and apricots, Born's Ginsen Special Junmai Daiginjō has a bright...
    • thomas
  • Oyatakashi Zansō Hōrai Tokubetsu Junmai Blue Label
    4.00 star(s)
    Oyatakashi's Blue Label presents a sweet and inviting aroma reminiscent of pudding and cream. It delivers an intense initial impact upon tasting...
    • thomas
  • Kyōhime Junmai Daiginjō Takumi
    4.00 star(s)
    A delightful bouquet reveals sweet scents reminiscent of strawberry, apple, and banana, evoking the essence of Fushimi. The palate offers a gentle...
    • thomas

Latest comments

  • Ichinokura Honjōzō Toiki
    We sampled another bottle of Ichinokura's Toiki and maintained our rating from last June. Splendid table sake! Further research revealed that...
    • thomas
  • Ishikawa Tamajiman Junmai Muroka
    It seems we revisit Ishikawa's Muroka every six months. Not that we regret it! This is an excellent Junmai, appreciated by those who love their...
    • thomas
  • Takashimizu Haru no Junmai Namachozōshu
    Everything we mentioned in the first review still stands. What we noticed on the second trial was its intense alcoholic nose. Though full-bodied...
    • thomas
  • Yancha Shiramayumi Junmai Ginjō Hidahomare
    We had a second bottle of Yancha Shiramayumi; however, there's not much to add to our review other than that we grew fond of Hidahomare and its...
    • thomas
  • Ishikawa Tamajiman Junmai Namagenshu Arabashiri
    All good things come in threes: so did the Tamajiman Arabashiri. Arabashiri (荒ばしり) means as much as "first run" or "rough run". It is the first...
    • thomas

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