Taste comparison of a raw sake and a fire-aged (maybe) sake from the same brewery, sake rice, and rice polishing ratio.
Both have a strong acidity and umami from the Yamahai process, but the Hi-ire sake is mellower and seems to go well with sashimi and other light snacks.
The Nama sake is thick and rich, and is good with foods with strong flavors such as sweet-and-sour pork and kimchi.
It was purchased at a sake shop called Mutoya at Sendai Station. It is a limited edition sake available only at the store.
I had an image of a rustic sake because it was aged for one year, but it was not like that at all. There is no sweetness at all.
However, the price is high (2,145 yen including tax), so it is not very cosy.
It goes well with a side dish and is suitable as a food wine.
Matching with Ate
Yaki-gyoza (grilled dumplings)
Stir-fried seafood with salt sauce
Personal preference ★★★+☆☆☆☆☆☆