Aikoku" sake rice from the Meiji era, grown by contract farmers in the local Murata-machi area, has been reprinted.
Kenkunichi has the image of a sake brewery that values the flavor or depth of the rice.
This sake also has the distinctive characteristics of carefully brewed sake rice.
I tried it at room temperature to lukewarm, and I felt the depth and breadth of flavor at each temperature range.
Early summer greenery and fresh breeze...
We enjoyed it while remembering the thoughts of our predecessors, going back to the Showa period and even to the Meiji period.
The aroma that rises from the bottle is soft and gentle, with a fruity aroma. The elegance of the aroma, which is not too gorgeous, but easily blends into your mind, is impressive. The mouthfeel is gentle and smooth, and the robust umami spreads gradually. After a moderate sweetness, a light astringency and bitterness gently tightens the taste, and a sense of quiet balance pervades the entire wine.
Compared to the "Sake Mirai" unpasteurized sake from the same brewery, this one is more subdued and gives a sense of solidity. The aroma is also subdued and does not ruin the aftertaste of the meal, giving the impression of a gentle accompaniment.
It is a pleasant sake with a lingering aftertaste that gradually conveys the quality of careful sake brewing, rather than being flashy.
The soft and fluffy mouthfeel is followed by a subdued tone that gradually spreads the umami of the rice. As is typical of CSW limited edition sake, the fresh gassiness of the freshly pressed sake is pleasant and adds a light impression to the flavor.
It has a clean and crisp aftertaste, and is a perfect accompaniment to meals. The fullness of the flavor is more vibrant when drunk at a temperature slightly closer to room temperature, and not too cold.
It is not flashy, but it is of the "sober flavor" type that seems to seep in gradually. The quiet and sincere taste of this gentle bottle shows the brewery's serious attitude toward sake brewing.
Quite sweet! Maybe it would have tasted better if I drank it when it was a little colder... Maybe it's because it's getting hotter and I want something refreshing to drink.
One of the inclusions at the Miyagi Zao lodging.
Junmai sake brewed with Sasanishiki produced in Miyagi Prefecture
Polishing ratio is 60
Alcohol content is 15
Miyagi sake is how I got hooked on sake, so I also love Kenkunichi 🍶desu!
The bottle was already opened, so let's start with the taste review.
The aroma is just a hint of sweetness, and it doesn't seem to be rich.
The first sip reveals a smooth, moist, and calm mouthfeel that differs from the aroma.
The delicious taste of rice spreads in the mouth, and the sourness felt in the back of the mouth accentuates the outline of the rice. A slight bitterness at the end tightens the flavor.
It is delicious chilled, but I personally prefer it a little closer to room temperature.
I would drink it by itself before pairing it with food 😁.
Hello, Takeru Papa 😃.
I googled where to stay in Miyagi! It's a nice place, like a higher grade all-inclusive 😋 The drinks look good too 😋 I'll have to check it out!
Jay & Nobby, thanks for all the rice 😊.
When we go to Miyagi, we stay at this family of inns. This time we enjoyed 🍶 so much that we didn't touch the 🍺 or 🍷😅.
Sushi and sake on the day you come back from overseas. It is light and dry without any spikes. The aroma is not strong and you can drink as much as you want. The minimal amount of sake that makes it taste good complements the food.
Good evening, Jay & Nobby.
Akabu was sold for about 8,000 yen for a 4-goupe bottle. If you drink it at a restaurant, it will easily exceed 10,000 yen. I am glad I was born in Japan.
Bottom of the bottle. A little lukewarm and cold.
The standing aroma is faint.
It has a herbal and melon aroma.
Freshness.
The milky rice sweet and delicious flavor comes from the first sip.
It goes down the throat well.
Taste degree ☆ 3.5/5
Delicious!
Better for a meal than a pint.
Not too spicy, not too sweet,
It's not spicy or sweet, but it's a nice and refreshing supporting role.
The initial aroma is also quite nice.
