Drinking alone🍶 at nearby Takeo Onsen ♨️ on a business trip to Kyushu. I'll have a Kyushu limited edition sake from the same brewery as Shichida, a set of three different kinds, and I'll try my hand at sake tasting 🤣 to take out my frustration at losing in the playoffs for the Tochigi qualifying round of the sake tasting championships.
It has a sourness and a lingering aftertaste 😋.
Iwanokura Junmai Ginjo
Rating 4.4
Ingredients: Yamadanishiki/Saga no Hana, Rice polishing ratio 55%, Alcohol 16%.
The flagship of Iwanokura, with a stable aroma and flavor balance. Limited distribution in Kyushu. The aroma is reminiscent of apples and white peaches. Delicate and soft on the palate.
The sweetness that spreads in the mouth is balanced with a hint of sourness. The sweetness is typical of Saga sake. The acidity is moderately effective and refreshing. Convergence is slightly spicy and bitter.
When I visited Saga Castle, I purchased this local brand at a nearby liquor store as a limited edition for the area. It is fruity, but with a low sweetness and a refreshing acidity, it was perfect for a mealtime drink. But it seems you can also buy it online.
