The first cup of the Tsuchida Festival was the first Honor Kunimitsu at room temperature.
It has a mild umami that you would not expect from a low-polished rice, and the acidity from the sake's sake yeast gives it a sharpness.
The rice flavor with just the right amount of bitterness and saltiness dominates the palate, yet it maintains its freshness without becoming flabby, and for a junmai sake, it remains refreshing all the way down the throat. Nevertheless, the 90% rice polishing ratio makes it a high-level gem with a solid drinking experience.