Japanese rice wineKoshihakugan Junmai Daiginjo "Koshitanrei" Unfiltered Nama-shuThis is a very easy to understand sake. It is a so-called daiginjo-shu, with a ginjo aroma, slightly spicy, light flavor, and a lingering bitterness.Niigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)Nagaoka CityJunmai Daiginjo (brew of sake)Koshidariya (variety of rice)
Japanese rice wineTatomo Junmai Ginjo Tannozuku Nama-no-Shizuku Nama-narashuThis is also recommended by Taiseiya. This sake is available only at registered stores. There is no coloring, and the aroma is typical of new sake, and the ginjo aroma also spreads. IwaNiigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)Ojiya Cityunblended whisky (whiskey)Koshidariya (variety of rice)
Japanese rice wineKuromatsu Kameguchi Unfiltered Nama SakeThis is a draft sake from Nakagawa Shuzo, a small sake brewery in Nagaoka City. After all, it has a high alcohol content of 20%, which is just on the edge of the standard! Muikamachi's TaisseiNiigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)Nagaoka Cityunblended whisky (whiskey)Nakagawa Brewery
Japanese rice wineKubota Junmai Ginjo NigoriThis 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.Niigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)Nagaoka CityAsahi Sake Breweryunrefined sake
Japanese rice wineMidorikawa KasumishiboriThis 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 withNiigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)Uonuma CityMidorikawa Brewery
Japanese rice wineManjukagami Niigata Sake no Jin Limited EditionThis 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 AppetizerNiigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)ancient mirror decorated with gods and animalsMaskagamiKamo City
Japanese rice wineHakkaisan Junmai DaiginjoIt was served at the head office in Nagamori. The ginjo aroma is slight melon aroma, modest for a daiginjo. Label listGeneric riceYamadanishikiMaijiPolishing ratio50Sake BrewerNiigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)Hakkai Brewery
Japanese rice wineTakagui, M.The ultimate home brew, Takasami's M. It is from Takachiyo Sake Brewery. It is inexpensive at 2,400 yen for a bottle, but it is ultimately delicious. There is no coloring, and the aroma on the top is ginjo.Niigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)Takachiyo BreweryKanada-ya (department store)
Japanese rice wineSuiju KubotaKubota is a representative brand of Niigata. Among them is Suiju, which is shipped once a year. It is a raw sake. It is a daiginjo-shu made from 50% koji rice and 40% kakemai rice.Niigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)Nagaoka CityAsahi Sake Brewery
Japanese rice wineJomon no Hibiki Junmai GinjoThis sake was on this year's Gold Master's exam. It is the only sweet sake. I can understand it well when I drink it calmly like this, but I am not a fan of the original sake.Niigata prefecture (Hokuriku area)TokamachiUonuma Brewery