Yamaguchi, Japan

Huchu Homare Brewery

Watari Bune Shiboritate Namazake Genshu Junmai 55 Ginjo Sake 1711

Not sure why I had low expectations for this but it performed super well. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister, Severn and 4 others liked this

Daishichi

Minowamon Junmai Daiginjyo Rice

Very floral. — 6 months ago

Aravind, Severn and 2 others liked this

Dassai Sake Brewery

50 Junmai Daiginjo Yamaguchi Sake

Dassai 39 super smooth sake, enjoying life with Danny and steve — 8 months ago

Suntory

Hibiki 12 Year Old Blended Whisky

Just wonderful, caramel oak notes, cold smoke on the nose.
Japanese Whisky is at a high point in the market presently, if you bought early (5-10Y ago) you're sitting pretty now 😉
— 2 years ago

Douglas, Eric and 18 others liked this
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Got a Yamazaki 12 & Hibiki 17 still unopened

Kitaya

Kansansui (Cold Mountain Water) Junmai Dai-Ginjo Sake

Just, just... just wonderful.

Initially, I get quince and a slight licorice that isn’t overpowering. Peach, of course.

The intangible here is just the well rounded character of the whole thing. It’s hard to nail down, but it’s got this savory, sweet, umami, bitter, acid quality to it that just brings a sip to the very edge of paradise as a flavor, a taste, an experience.

I’m glad I went for the gold here. I love drinking the canned sake and the 300 mL bottles when I’m going solo, so I upped the ante a bit and went for the mid-tier higher selection and it paid off.
— 4 years ago

Neil, Eric and 3 others liked this

Suntory

The Hakushu Aged 12 Years Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Lite sälta, jordig, låg sötma och hetta — 5 years ago

Suntory

Hibiki 21 Years Old Blended Whisky

I find this amazing. Not sure why others have a low rating but I wish I could get their bottle. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister, Bob and 5 others liked this

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo

VG Senjyo Gingo - aromatic 15% abv — 9 months ago

Brian, Brian and 10 others liked this

Ozeki

Karatamba Honjozo

For the price it’s surprisingly working well with food. It’s a volume sake but I’m not disappointed with it. Hitting above its weight class. — 2 years ago

Paul, Sharon and 2 others liked this

Shirakabe Gura-Sho Chiku Bai

Mio Japan Sparkling Sake

Like Ramune but alcoholic! — 4 years ago

Ozeki

Nigori Cloudy Sake

A bit sweet, but really smooth. — 5 years ago

Jikon Tokubetsu

Junmai Sake

@bar Takao — 5 years ago

norikazu, Takeo and 2 others liked this

Suntory

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky

My absolute fav for now. Very very good — 5 months ago

Nippon Craft Beer Co

Kagua Blanc Belgian Strong Pale Ale

Wasn’t expecting this to hold up to the amazingly rich tonkatsu at Butagumi. But, really hit the mark, especially with a bite of cabbage — a year ago

Dassai Sake Brewery

Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Yamaguchi Sake

Probably best sake I’ve had…brand new to sake game…sources nishiki rice only to make this round balance green apple acidity sake ..amazing !! — 2 years ago

Kikusui Brewing Company

Junmai Ginjo Rice Sake

Smooth, floral, light and slightly sweet. — 5 years ago

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