It is inexpensive, but it is a satisfying bottle with a strong umami flavor. Basically, a new sake is full of freshness, even if it is a strong one in its own right.
Today, we will drink Fukui Prefecture's sake.
Ippongi, a local sake from Katsuyama City.
Purchased at a roadside station in Kuzuryu.
It is also distributed in Gujo City, and I remember it being advertised on signs at bars and inns.
The aroma is a strong alcohol-like scent.
The mouthfeel is dry with a strong graininess. It has a bitter taste, but the aftertaste is so refreshing that it does not bother me much.
It's been a long time since I've encountered it.
Sweetness and sourness.
The umami is mellow and light, with a slightly full-bodied aftertaste, and it comes out slowly.
Tasted chilled. Nose is forward to match a big forward flavor of cantaloupe rind, lychee, and cashew. Flavor lingers and gets alcohol and somewhat spicy on the finish which is long. Very dry and somewhat bitter on the finish. Would be interesting with food.
The amount of lees is so large that you can feel its roughness on your tongue.
It is thick, but unexpectedly light, and the main flavor is umami.
When slightly warmed, it has a softness like drinking amazake (sweet sake).