During a trip to Yamagata Prefecture in September, I stopped by Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and visited Kawarako Sake Brewery when I saw a banner banner for Yamagata Masamune.
What I saw there was Yamagata Masamune brewed in Aizan. I had to buy it 😊.
The raw material rice is 100% Aiyama from Hyogo Prefecture
Polishing ratio is 50%.
Alcohol level is 16 degrees
The specification is bottle heating.
When the bottle is opened, it makes a pleasant popping sound and contains a light gaseous sensation.
The aroma is gorgeous but not overly fruity, with a refreshing base of muscat, pear, and citrus, to which sweet nuances of apple and pineapple are slightly added.
When poured into a sake cup, it has a clear, pale golden color and a smooth, silky texture.
As you take a sip, the round, plump, mild sweetness and umami that is typical of Aizan spreads in the mouth. The palate is immediately followed by a refreshing, yet slightly sharp acidity. The aftertaste has a fluffy rice flavor, with a moderate bitterness that sets up the lingering aftertaste, and it seems to go down smoothly 😊.
I had it at room temperature, but the sweet umami flavor seems to expand even when warmed to lukewarm.
Crisp acidity. Light effervescence. The umami of the rice comes directly to you. Isn't it good? I was told, "Yes, it's good. I was like, "Yes, it's good.
Kaku-uchi at Ootsuki Sake Shop in Matsumoto City
Yamagata Masamune" by Yamagata Prefecture's Mitobe Sake Brewery, which we had for the first time!
A sweet aroma of koji malt!
It has a refreshing taste, with a slight acidity, a moderate umami, and a sweet flavor!
It has a very good sharpness and coolness. ✨️
The aroma through the nose is not only easy to drink but also enjoyable.
traditional sake yeast mash starter
Yamagata Masamune is also a good sake 😋.
It's a little bit sour,
It has a slightly sour taste, but the taste is very calm.
October 1 is Sake Day 🍶.
Toast to Yamagata Masamune Summer Junmai, Masaruya's special order 🍶.
The aroma is subdued.
Good balance of sweetness, acidity, and bitterness.
It is rather robust.
It is rather robust, but still refreshing.
It's good during a meal. ☺️