Today’s entry is Hana Bonbori (Flower Lantern) which is a Diaginjyo produced in Niigata, Japan. First sip of this sake was very smooth up front but ended with a minor tail. This a dry, very earthy sake with lots wood tones. Slightly acidic without detracting from the smoothness. I did not think the taste justified the expense. Nonetheless it was an interesting sake.
$35.00 500ml SMV +5.0
Tozai Living Jewel is a Junmai grade sake that is made in Kyoto, Japan. This entry is named after the koi fish on the label which Japan considers living jewels. The sake has a nice slightly fruity nose. First taste was smooth with tangy fruit flavors without being overly stated. The first sip was mildly acidic and had a slight bite on the back end. This sake should be served chilled, can be sipped alone or served with a wide array of food.
720ml $15.00 smv +6.5
Hakushika (White Deer) is a Junmai Namachozo from Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. This sake is a very smooth and light drink. First sip was smooth yet little acidic which was to awake your taste buds. Following sips brought up tastes of nuts and even a slight hint of peanut butter. As I drank the nut flavors changed, it was very interesting. This sake should be served chilled and would go great with light tasting fish or slight salty food to further bring out the nut flavors.
180ml $3.50 SMV +3.0
Miyanoyuki (Temple Snow) is Junmai Ginjyo that is made in Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan. This entry had a very slight peach smell and followed with a very smooth refined taste. First sip was very mellow, full of light fruit flavors without being a fruity drink which would have detract from the clean taste. It had no tail and was smooth start to finish. Should be serve chilled, with light tasting food.
300ml $12.00 SMV +2.0
Setsugetsu bijin (Snow Moon Beauty) is a Junmai Ginjyo made in Hita, Oita Prefecture, Japan. It is a very smooth, very clean tasting sake. It has no bite or no tail at all. In fact the lack of any alcohol taste makes this a very interesting sake. However, the light lean flavor may not sit well with people looking for more flavor. This sake should be served chilled with light tasting food.
300ml $12.00 SMV +3
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