Yamanashi, Japan
Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.
Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo
Kubota Manjyu - “10,000 Happiness” from Niigata. Because why not? We all need more happiness right now. 10k sounds about right. This is an older bottle I have had in the cellar for a while so it has lost some of the delicate floral notes and had them replaced with some more herbal tones - lemongrass instead of jasmine. Still clean as a whistle and oh-so-smooth. — 10 days ago
Uehara Shuzou Co. Ltd. / Echigo Beer Pub
Koshihikari Echigo Beer
Such a clean and tasty beer. Made with rice. — 20 days ago
Katoukichibee Shouten
Born Gold Junmai Daiginjo Specially Limited Japanese Sake 2019
Exquisite!!! So many sakes that make it to the USA have the same rice pudding/banana profile, to say nothing of the really lower quality ones that taste like low proof diluted vodka, but this one is truly a cut above. I don’t often give ratings above 90 points, but this is so perfectly balanced with the nice, sweet flavors that I appreciate in a sake. “Balance” is the word that keeps coming to me as I drink this. As far as specific notes, on the nose, whipped cream, cashew, just a little bit of bubble gum and flowers, and on the palette, yes, it has the rice pudding note, but with honeydew melon, and most of the notes on the nose coming through. I paired this with an Italian pasta dish, and it worked perfectly, but I can also imagine this working well desserts like Victoria sponge cake or cream brûlée. — 15 days ago
Nikka Whisky Distilling Company
Coffey Vodka
Tensei
Song of the Sea Junmai Gingo 2019
Wonderful. Accompanied food from Bessou. — 9 days ago
Matsuno Kotobuki
Ginjo Gohyakumangoku Honjozu Style Sake
Like a crisp water when it was cold and once that chill fell was off and it opened up, the flavors started showing. I’m getting melon and cucumber and a nice round mouthfeel. — an hour ago
Kaze no Mori
Omachi Junmai Sake
Funky yet fresh. A wee spritz to er which adds to the incredible length. Have soosh with and be happy eh. — 4 days ago
Gekkeikan Sake (USA)
Japanese Plum Gekkeikan
Strong plum flavor, almost too strong but still good. — 3 days ago
Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co.
Awa Yuki Sparkling Sake
Sweet but pleasing & soft on the palate. Closest to a prosecco. Great with vegetarian food--paired it like a food wine with lasagna — 21 days ago
Allison Lyzenga
Pale gold, almost clear; pronounced intensity aromas of rich creamy porridge, caramel, savory, melon rind; off dry, medium acid, high alcohol, full bodied; pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish — 12 days ago