Kanbara “Bride of the Fox” Reviews

4.2 Rating 25 Reviews
John Hornick Chef’s Apprentice
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I paired this daiginjo masquerading as a ginjo (it’s RPR is 50%) with my Kushi-age (deep fried skewered food, aka “stick food”) lesson one night and my Kushi-yaki (grilled skewered food) lesson a few nights later, including with Mishima A5 American Wagyu (which I believe is the best beef available in the U.S.), followed by walnut brownies. Brewed from Niigata’s signature rice (Gohyakumangoku), it was magic with all of them. If I were a fox, I would marry this sake. John Hornick Chef’s Apprentice.
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Posted 1 year ago
Wow, your cooking class must be loads of fun! With the perfect sake for both pairings! Thank you for sharing this!
Posted 1 year ago
This is a nice sake. It's earthy and a bit sharp, but balances really well with sushi.
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Posted 1 year ago
Full bodied and fruity. Dried apricots and peaches. Alcohol is very evident unfortunately. A bit overpriced in my opinion.
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Posted 1 year ago
It's good on the crisp side in general, but a little overpriced. You would find better ones with the same price.
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Posted 2 years ago
It has a silky texture that enhances it's smooth and agreeable taste. No wonder it is a best seller also considering it’s price.
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Posted 2 years ago
I would actually give this one 3 1/2 stars if I could because it wasn’t terrible but also not my favorite. I got a bit of toasted nuts- pistachio maybe? and a hint of white chocolate with a crisp, peppery finish. It was a little on the harsh side for me. I was expecting a bit of a sweeter finish. Overall not bad, I paired it with grilled salmon.
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Posted 2 years ago
It was a tasty smooth drink even when warmed up. It went purfect with chatting with friends over video call. Would be great to share with closer friends all the same.
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Matthew, Thank you so much for your review.
Posted 3 years ago