Brand Name] Ura-Gasanryu Koka
Sake Brewer】Shindo Shuzoten(Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Honjozo, Unfiltered, Nama-zume
Rice] 100% Dewanosato
Rice polishing ratio】70
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma] +1.0 (green apple, white peach)
Appearance] Slightly yellowish crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering] Umami and a slight bitterness remain to a medium degree.
Impression: Dry with a touch of light umami
Today, we compared four Gazan-style wines.
It has the most umami and calm taste of the four Gazan-style wines we drank today.
The aroma is mild, and it is the most classical among the Gazan-style series from the same brewery.
The light 14°C flavor makes it a type of sake that can be drunk continuously during meals. It is good as a food wine for dishes with a slightly strong flavor. For dishes that are too rich, try ✖️
Repeat Score] 1.5
Sake Brewer] Shindo Shuzoten (Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Sake Brewer】Shindo Shuzoten(Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Ginjo-shu, unfiltered and unpasteurized
Rice used: 100% Dewa Sanzu
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma】+1.5（green apple, white flower)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Clear
Impression] Light and dry.
The aroma is not flashy and fruity.
It's a comparison of the Gazanryu series, but it's light and dry with a bit of fruitiness.
The aesthetics of 14 degrees in aluzome is something to be concerned about, but I can't tell the difference in the 10% degree of rice polishing....
It's just plain annoying. I'd like to ask the brewer sometime.
Repeat Score] 1.5
Brand name] Shin Izumi Hyokan Unsui
Sake Brewer】Shindo Shuzoten(Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Type of Sake] Honjozo, unfiltered and unpasteurized
Rice used: 100% Tamanao
Rice polishing ratio】70
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Cup] (Unknown, tentatively called "Inoguchi")
Aroma: +1.0 (steamed rice, cream, hay)
Appearance] Slightly yellowish crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 2.0
Acidity: 2.0 (slightly soft)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 2.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Lingering: Umami and a slight bitterness lingers moderately
Impression: Light and dry
The brewery insists on using Dewa Sanzan or else they would not be able to call themselves Gazan. Difficult to make.
The balance of the taste is quite light and dry, and the impression is even drier than the Gazan style we tasted earlier.
It was harshly spicy on its own, but when paired with sashimi, it was a world of its own. I finished it in no time. Pairing is amazing.
Repeat Score] 1.5
Gazanryu Kisaragi
Sake Brewer] Shindo Shuzoten(Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Kind of Sake] Daiginjo Unfiltered Nama-Zume
Rice used: 100% Dewa Sanzu
Rice polishing ratio】50
Alcohol content】14%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma】+1.5（green apple, white peach)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.0
Bitterness: 1.0
Aftertaste: Short and refreshing
Impression] Fresh, light and dry
A gem with an unmistakable aesthetic appeal at 14℃ despite being al-deserved. The aroma is modest, but has a fresh fruit aroma. The balance of the taste is also quite light and delicate. It is quite dry without food, but when food is served, it is a perfect food wine of a different dimension.
Repeat Score] 1.5
Dewa Tsanzan Polishing Rice 40
I remember that this was delicious. It was slightly sweet, aromatic and easy to drink. I would like to drink this series again.
Honjozo unfiltered!
This sake stands at the pinnacle of today's drinking comparison. It's like being caught up in the magic of alcohol. It is very well balanced. It is worth drinking when you see it.
