Japanese sake one of the five major wineries, the first major brand of sake. Hakutsuru's sake is not spicy stimulation, rice flavor is strong, long aftertaste, there is a precipitation Oh, you can shake before drinking, very suitable for girls and just start contact with the sake crowd.
2. Daiguan
Daiguan Sake is an influential brand in Japan, one of the five major wineries of Japanese sake, the brand name comes from the traditional Japanese sumo wrestling, the winner of its competitions will be awarded the title of "Daiguan". 1964 launched the classic One Cup Sake, the popularity of the popularity of sake has a significant impact. One Cup Sake is very convenient and can be served chilled or warmed with hot water, while maintaining a consistent flavor that suits different tastes. The quality of their products ranges from daiginjo to junmai sake, so be sure to pick one up when you get a chance.
3. Katsushika
Cheap, big-bowl Katsushika is one of Japan's top three sake brands and one of the top five sake breweries in Japan, with a history of 377 years. "Laurel Crown" masterpiece is his Hoehlin Junmai Daiginjo, using "the king of sake rice" Yamada Nishiki, 35% of the refined rice rate, with a delicate and elegant fruity aroma: melon, cantaloupe and honeysuckle, full-bodied, smooth texture, and a pure, long aftertaste.
4. Pine, Bamboo and Plum
When friends come from afar, it is natural to have a pot of Pine, Bamboo and Plum on ice. Launched by Haku Sake Brewing (one of the five largest Japanese sake breweries), the name is clearly derived from the traditional Chinese culture of "three friends of the year", which makes it a bit more relatable. The sake is made with "chrysanthemum yeast", which gives it a more mellow and aromatic flavor, with hints of rice and wood. 2011 saw the launch of the most popular Mio Foaming Sake, Matsutake Ume Hakubizo, which is a slightly tart and sweet sparkling sake, with an alcohol content of 5%, which is popular with the younger generation.
5. Nihon Mori
Nihon Mori is a little-known brewery in the Kansai region, one of the five largest wineries of sake in Japan, sales are not the largest, but the reputation has been very good. He is better known for his junmai sake and ginjyosu, which are full-bodied, sweet and lightly bitter.
Nihonmori has nurtured a lot of talent in the sake industry, and has recently put hot sake in aluminum cans to sell in Japanese convenience stores, so it looks like "kanto boiled with hot sake" won't be a dream in the future.
6. Fourteen generation
Sake made the highest end of the sake is called "illusion of wine", fourteen generation is "illusion of wine" one, but also recognized as the first, the disadvantage is that it is expensive, speculation is too many people. The name "Shiyodaisho" originated from the 14th generation of Takagi Sake Brewery, and was originally used only for aged sake that had been stored for many years, but was never expected to develop into a separate line. Shikatenyo's top-quality sake is made from a crossbreed of its own "seahorse" rice: Yamada Nishiki, Kanemono Nishiki, and Miyamono Nishiki.
The landlord recommends Junmai Daiginjo Ryusen, ~20,000 yen/720ml, depending on the year.
Home daily recommended Honmaru, 2 ~ 3,000 / 1800ml.
7. Kikuhime
Kikuhime, as soon as you hear the name, you have a good feeling. Sake fans run song: "martial arts supremacy wonderful flower orchid song, Longquan treasure sword order the world, Ju Ji a black dragon out of the fight." This shows the status of Kikuji in the sake world. Most of Kikuhime's sake is aged and matured, with a strong Umami flavor and a delicious, slightly salty taste. Sake in general is clear, but in the case of Kikurihime sake, a golden color is sought. It is made to look as golden and translucent as if it had been lightly made up, retaining its natural sake flavor.
8. Otter Matsuri
Otter Matsuri is known as "Japan's Moutai". Originally a small factory, production is also limited, or because it is a specialty of Abe's hometown sake, in recent years, the rapid rise in popularity of the most popular. The three main products of Otoshibi are Otoshibi 50, Otoshibi Sanko Nine Points, and Otoshibi Nine Points Two Points Three Points, three types of junmai daiginjo. Among them, Otter Festival 2 cut 3 points (23%), which was launched in '92, caused a sensation, with its ultra-low refined rice hops and elegant fruity flavor that was not common at the time, all of which were great selling points. Otter Matsuri Sake is a typical new style of Japanese Sake, it is both aromatic and flavorful, with a rich fruity aroma, and most of it needs to be served at a low temperature and in a white wine glass to get a better sense of its aroma.
9. Kiku-Masamune
Japan's "State Guest Sake," known as Kiku-Masamune, is absolutely not to be left out of the old brand, the company party, business, Kiku-Masamune is not only identity, but also show the natural. The reason why Kiku-Masamune focuses on strong flavored sake is that it complements dishes well and is the preferred choice for accompanying meals. By not leaving excess sweetness in the mouth after drinking the sake, the original flavor of the dish is not impaired. It also washes away the residual flavors of richly flavored dishes and refreshes the palate.
Lastly, Kiku-Masamune is so good that it is ideal for use on the face. The Kiku Masamune has also crossed over into the cosmetic manufacturing industry, 13 years also won the cosmo award, containing a high concentration of active yeast is simply a cheap version of the SK2 Shen Xian Shui it!
10. Asahi
Not strictly speaking, Asahi is a "domestic" sake, by the Japanese Nara Nakatani brewery investment in Tianjin Nakatani brewery production. The brand only produces premium sake above the junmai level, which can be used as a starter. For example, Asaka's Junmai Ginjyosu, cost-effective, Junmai Ginjyosu grade, 60% refined rice, 1.8L large bottle 159 yuan (750ml 65 yuan / bottle). It has a refreshing fruit aroma, smooth and slightly refreshing taste, the aftertaste is similar to the flavor of banana, melon, daily choice with meals.