Sake made from 100% "Nikomaru" edible rice produced in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture
A name that evokes local love, reminiscent of the city's slogan LOVE SAIJO
The aroma is mildly fruity, sweet but not heavy, with just the right amount of acidity and a fizzy, slightly fizzy sensation.
1927 2025/7
Jukishin Nikomaru Junmai-shu Light Nigori Nama
Nikomaru 100 65
-1.5 1.6 16° 25/4 A+
Ehime Saijo City Shuto Shuzo
720 1650
Slightly effervescent.
It is a little sweet, but the overall balance is good, making it very easy to drink and keep going.
I decided to go with 4 gou because I have a tendency to spill the bubbly sake when I drink it in a bottle with bubbles.
I have had this sake several times. I wondered how to describe this sourness, and when I looked at the keywords of Sake-no-wa, I found "yogurt," which made sense! I was convinced. The sourness tastes like lactic acid bacteria.
Moderate aroma
Soft graininess and strong acidity on the palate. The aftertaste is pungent with alcohol, but it does not linger.
Alcohol content 16.5
Sake strength +2.5
Acidity 1.4
Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really wanted a Shizuku Ehime Ginjo or a Nikomaru Usu-Nigori, but I got a Yamadanishiki Daiginjo and a Royal Road.
It is a bit higher in alcohol content (17%) than regular sake, which is good for a mid-meal drink.
I'll be drinking it from New Year's 😅🤪🥴.