I haven't been to Masumi since the person who took care of me when I retired from my previous job gave me a farewell party at an oden restaurant.
It is not too strong and crispy. I would say it is more of a dry sake. I don't know if it cools you down, but it is a delicious sake.
I've been missing sweet fruity sake since I drank only dry sake on my business trip to Niigata 😭.
The aroma of melon and white peach, with fresh and crisp aromas reminiscent of lemongrass and lime, spreads softly. In the mouth, the sweetness is subdued. The sharp acidity spreads pleasantly and makes for a clean, light mouthfeel. The citric acid from the white yeast malt tightens the entire flavor and gives it a cool, refreshing taste.
Yeah, yeah, neat! Slightly fruity, not too spicy? You know what I said about it being like white wine!
Not that sweet, but like more refreshing without the sweetness of Mio? LOL!
This was surprisingly the first Masumi Suzumisake I purchased.
It is a little low in alcohol content, and rather than enjoying the growth of the sake, I would rather drink it on the porch in the early afternoon in summer when there is nothing to worry about.
Surprisingly, it can be served not only cold, but also cold or even warmed.
I enjoyed it very much.
I thought of that, but by the time I bought it at home, it was too late to buy a label. Come to think of it, the label was squishy by the time I got home after buying it. It's already extremely hot, isn't it?
Ingredients : Rice (domestic), Rice malt (domestic)
Rice used: Miyamanishiki from Nagano Prefecture, Yamadanishiki from Yamakuni district in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio: 55
Yeast used: No.7 in-house strain
Alcohol content : 14
Content : 720ml
Manufacture date : 2025.05.03087A
Fruity aroma reminiscent of 🍎 and 🍍.
The sweetness is followed immediately by acidity and umami.
The sweetness is not too strong, but it is refreshing.
The acidity lingers through the aftertaste, giving it a refreshing impression in spite of its intensity of flavor.
It is just like a rice juice!
Personally, I think it could be the star of the show with just the sake itself, but...,
As the label says, it is a good sake for a meal.
I had it with sashimi, but I think it would go well with meat and other strong-flavored foods.