Kinodo

Kishu No Fudo touji shibata hidemichi heiwa shuzou

9.0

This was all part of our Sake Day 2025 experience. We only tasted 60ish sakes out of an estimated 450, so a small fraction of what was available. While I attempted to rinse the glass with water and stay hydrated it’s difficult to fairly rate in this environment and I use it solely as a time to try a wide variety and interact with the brands. — 14 days ago

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Aramasa Brewery

Ecru Sake 2018

Aaron Tan

9.5

It's times like this when Aramasa makes me think of Keller. Notwithstanding that they both make completely different beverages, it is their ability to bring an incredible drinkability to their otherwise Herculean creations that evokes the comparability. In other words, power without weight. And, of course, I love both producers!

The Aramasa's Ecru is exceptionally pure, in the same light that KP's kabi's are. As Aramasa aptly describes it (and Google not-so-aptly translated it), "reminiscent of thawed water from some cold regions". I like to think that they're referring to pure glacial meltwater, but you get the gist. Even Aramasa's name for this cuvee is perfect - 'unbleached' purity.

Smells like pear, melon, flowers, light cream, and river stones. The palate has a light bittersweet character, which is so alike some mineral water. Trademark citrus acidity and phenolic grip. Finishes juicy, clean, and long. Mind-boggling lightness to what would otherwise be akin to engine oil in weight. In one phrase, a hyper elegant saké.

And oh, this is Aramasa's entry level cuvee too 🤯 — 6 years ago

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Aaron Tan

Aramasa Écru

Fumigiku shuzou

Haneya Kirabi Unpasteurized Tank Strength Junmaiginjo

Ma K

9.1

This is Haneya Prism, Ginjo, not Kirabi.
Brewed April of 2019.
Flagrance is not as strong, but smells like fruity mix of pear and melon. Smooth and fresh, very light body as it goes into mouth. A hint of bitterness comes well after passing throat. — 6 years ago

Aramasa Shuzou

Cosmos Junmai Ginjô Genshu 2023

Paul Morrill

9.5

“It’s pink 😍” - Maddie — 8 months ago

with Mads

Ohmine Shuzou Co.

Genshu Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Jason Li

9.3

sweet and attractive — 3 years ago

Azakura Shuzou

Azakura Junmaiginjo

Naoki Kondo

9.3

Omachi. Very nice Banana aroma! — 6 years ago

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Tomita Shuzou

Shichi Hon Yari Junmai Sake

Turd Ferguson

9.1

Good stuff. Rich & smooth. — 6 years ago

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Yamachu Honke Shuzou

Gikyo Junmai Ginjo Sake

Norman

9.0

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting. This did not stand out. I believed this is polished down to 30%. I would give it a shot outside of this environment. It’s hard for these light ones to get a fair shot in a reused glass. — a year ago

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