flos_lingua_estThis is my first Nabeshima! I never really had a chance to drink it before! I wanted to drink it, but I had been avoiding it for some reason, but I also thought that I would drink it someday anyway. I took the plunge and bought it, thinking that if I missed this opportunity, I probably wouldn't buy it.
The aroma was slightly refreshing and elegant, not too strong. I heard that it has a melon ginjo aroma, but in fact, it has a refreshing ginjo aroma, although it cannot be called melon.
When you drink it, you may think it is very dry because it has an unexpectedly classical mouthfeel, but the elegant aroma, slight bubbles, and soft umami give it an old-fashioned, gentle, but slightly glamorously dressed-up image. Taisho modern? LOL!
The overall impression is that of Igarashi in many ways...aroma, effervescence, richness, fruitiness, and bitterness are suppressed and the taste is more mellow and light.
I would say it is a little less aromatic, fizzy, and fruity than Kaze no Mori or Machida Shuzo.
If we put them in a larger context, I feel that these four brands, including the three mentioned above, are somewhat similar. Igarashi is more of a mellow sake, while Nabeshima is more of a fresh sake, and their characters are easy to understand. I would like to compare Kaze no Mori and Machida Sake Brewery to see how they differ!
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ヒラッチョGood evening😊
I am surprised that this is your first Nabeshima.
I drank this orange label with my first Nabeshima around 2010 and thought that a genius had appeared.
Thank you for the detailed review.
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flos_lingua_estGood evening, Mr. Hiraccio.
I'm a bit biased because some brands are easy to buy and others are not so easy to buy.
You're right, the balance and the fact that it can be enjoyed on its own is genius ✨.
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