This is a new product from Asahi Shuzo, a leading Niigata sake brewer. The specs are Junmai Ginjo. As the name "nigori" implies, there is a strong "orikori" (ooze) residue.

This is a new sake from Midorikawa Sake Brewery in Uonuma, one of Niigata Prefecture's leading breweries. Kasumi Shibori is a seasonal sake. Kasumi means "haze," and there is a very small amount of ooze, which is mixed with

This is "Katsuma" which is now hard to find. I happened to be able to buy a freshly squeezed bottle at a liquor store in Toyama Prefecture. Of course, it is sold at a fixed price. Fresh

This is a new seasonal sake from Takazawa Sake Brewery in Himi. It is truly sake freshly pumped at the brewery. Since it was mail-order this time, we let it rest for two days before receiving it.

Miyu This is a bit of a hot topic, but the single train was a Kodama-Takasaki operation. Kodama-Tanzou, photographed January 12, 2025.

This is a special edition from Muskagami. The color is clear, the aroma is good, and the taste is sweet with a gentle aftertaste. It may be rare in Mansukagami. Power Appetizer

This is a famous Hanedoya's sake. Medium-bodied, with a fruity top-fragrance, the taste is slightly bitter, but not harsh. List of labels

This is a new product line from Takazawa Sake Brewery. It is made from Yuyamanishiki, 55% polished rice, slightly acidic, neither spicy nor sweet, about +2. A refreshing sake.