The Sake Notes

Demystifying sake one bottle at a time! 

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Enjoying one of my favorite one cups at the newly opened Hinoki in Forest Hills, who are bringing a fantastic sake list and izakaya experience to this small queens neighborhood #kuroushi #gosakeman #saketuesday #sakenyc #queenssake #日本酒 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxdh2xAg3rZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16npz9uaakgza

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Nagurayama Shuzo's Yokikana Junmai Ginjo is a wonderful example of Fukushima sake. Jaw droppingly aromatic with a phenominally clean and elegent taste. #sake #junmaiginjo #nagurayama #yokikana #saketuesday #fukushimasake #fukushima #日本酒 #純米吟醸 #福島日本酒 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5nF3IAHUl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1srxwfonohk0y

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The perfectly balaced and dangeously smooth Kid Junmai is finally available in New York. This has long been one of my favorite brands. Give it a try and it will become one of yours too! #sake #nycsake #sakemonday #junmai #wakayama #heiwashuzo #nihonshu #japanesesake #日本酒 #純米酒 #和歌山日本酒 #平和酒造 https://www.instagram.com/p/BwlDp5gAfU5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jgo7h0169r8w

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It's nama season! Today we're tasting Shichi Hon Yari Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu alongside the unique and exciting Ban Ban Chicken Ramen at @takumenlic in Long Island City. #lic #nama #shichihonyari #junmai #sakesaturday #sake #ramen #nycsake #日本酒 #純米酒 #生酒 (at Takumen New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNTt5SgI3k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o84kuruu6j06

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The go-to aged sake in The Sake Notes household. Tamagawa's Time Machine boasts a 300 year old recipe and creates a sake that's perfect for both koshu lovers and ginjo sippers alike! #sake #tamagawa #timemachine #kyotosake #thesakenotes #koshu #玉川 #日本酒 https://www.instagram.com/p/BvfjlCfgNq9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=av80p6fi27n7

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Tonight we're sipping Juemon Junmai Muroka Genshu from Tokyo's Toshimaya Brewery. Refreshing, dry and complex, this is an excellent, "sake lover's" Junmai, great for both sipping and pairing! #sake #saketuesday #sakenyc #tokyosake #toshimaya #toshimayashuzo #juemon #kinkon #junmai #saketotheworld #日本酒 #純米酒 #原酒 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7elQ1g-XE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wcnknao37b8a

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Seiden Omachi 50 is a delicious, "under the radar" sake from Akita Prefecture. Light on the tongue but sporting an intense, fruity flavor and a dry, crisp finish. #sake #akita #nihonshu #omachi #seiden #akitaseishu #junmaiginjo #日本酒 #雄町 #純米吟醸酒 #秋田 #秋田日本酒 https://www.instagram.com/p/BufH8_Dg36l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qb0xrezpxa37

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Join us tonight at @rabbithouse_nyc and be one of the first in New York to try these bottles from Azakura Shuzo! #sake #happyhour #omachi #akitakomachi #junmaiginjo #sonya6500 #zeiss24mmf18 (at Rabbit House) https://www.instagram.com/p/BthMXObg6ax/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jltfw1iqzaqk

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Had a wonderful time tonight at Sakagura's East Village location enjoying some of @nanbubijin_sake 's outstanding selections, including their latest offering, the surprisingly sweet Awa Sparkling Sake. #nanbubijin #nihonshu #sakagura #sakaguraev (at Sakagura East Village) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXUmc5A74K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8nj9yi2m9tv3

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Happy Holidays from The Sake Notes! 🎄⛄🎅⛄🎄🍶🍶🍶🎁🎁🎄🎅🎄 #sake #sakechristmas #christmassake #junmai #brooklyn #brooklynkura #industrycity #santa #christmas #christmasinnyc #cheers #industrycity #craftsake #nyc #sakenyc #americansake #酒 https://www.instagram.com/p/Br06lG8AhZr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kj4m0rw8lotb

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Tonight at Rabbit House we are pouring a delicious set from Izumibashi Shuzo! Come on down! #sake #nihonshu #izumibashi #kimoto #junmai #kanagawa (at Rabbit House) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq--oh0gzk2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5ygy17meqnr

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Shuchida's award winning Junmai Ginjo Omachi 50 is probably my favorite from this fantastic brand. Rich and complex with a delicate aroma, don't let this one pass you by. #sake #junmaiginjo #omachi #saga #sakasake #tenzan #日本酒 #七田 #お町 https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJXfEmg1Ia/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t7m0v5jmi4j4

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Hey America, get out there and vote! #getoutandvote #vote #govote https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1_6A0ArVc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2dgypvtxpqzy

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Happy Halloween from The Sake Notes and Ryujin Shuzo as we sip on their excellent Ozeyuki X Halloween Junmai Daiginjo. Although we picked this one up in Japan, it's rocking the same big fruity flavor as their Junmai Daiginjo Hiyaoroshi which just became available in the US! #sake #sakewednesdays #happyhalloween #nihonshu #ryujin #日本酒 #純米大吟醸 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpntvfJgGdM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j07xfsv5l995

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We are back in the States and already dipping into this year's haul, starting with Mimorosugi Dio Abita Junmai Ginjo. This sake is Low Alcohol (13%), and has both a juicy fruit flavor with a surprising, yet delightful, umami finish. #sake #sakewednesdays #mimurosugi #mimurosugidioabita #junmaiginjo #nara #日本酒 #今西酒造 #純米吟醸 #山田錦 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDddUQA2k0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u87skvj4gfdx

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Great sake and 80's music at Shimbashi's Yougaku Ishii! #sakewednesdays #saketotheworld #junmai #hiyaoroshi #shimbashi #sake #日本酒 #ひやおろし (at 80's専科　洋楽いし井) https://www.instagram.com/p/BowDjlbgSVm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=crr4guuuss05

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Breweries we know, sakes we don't! Sipping some of Ippongi's Muroka Junmai during our first visit to @yata_shibuya #sake #saketotheworld #nihonshudreams #sakewednesdays #shibuyadrinking #日本酒 (at 純米酒専門　八咫　渋谷店) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bovu8fcgBwZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=88j0836woakz