Sawanoi's Honjozo unfiltered unpasteurized sake. It has a mild heady aroma like muscat mixed with melon. It has a rich sweetness and umami, a strong astringency, and a mouth-burning alcohol sensation. The gap between the mildness of the aroma and the rough, rather than fresh, taste is interesting. It is so strong that it can be served on the rocks or with soda. I wonder if this could be made into a large, dry Honjozo by heating or adding water? What is it? Have we ever had a large dry sake of Honjozo before?
Compared to the company's Shiboritate Nama Sake, I felt that it was designed to be a little calmer and easier to drink for everyone, while maintaining the same gorgeous mouthfeel.
First time! Tokyo Sake.
It has little sweetness and comes in like water.
What's that? I felt it,
Then, a strong acidity is felt, and the delicious taste of rice swells up.
The last taste is slightly bitter.
It is refreshing but firm.
It is delicious.
Thanks to the brewer in Tokyo.
Alcohol 15%.
Sake degree +1
Acidity 1.7
Rice polishing ratio 55
Gohyakumangoku
It has a clean, dry, sweet, balanced, and clear taste. Not a memorable personality, but not fat, that's how it feels.
Little or no aroma. Aroma of alcohol.
The mouthfeel is smooth and dry.
The characteristic flavor of rice. No sweetness, acidity, or bitterness.
When heated, the sweetness and umami spread out, and the overall flavor seems to become fuller.
3/5