This sake is from Shiwa Town in Iwate Prefecture, the birthplace of Nanbu Toji.
The first impression is that it is a soft sake. It also has a freshly squeezed aroma. It is a light, refreshing sake with a clean aftertaste that does not leave much of a residue on the palate.
My personal favorite ★★☆☆☆
Horinoi Junmai Daiginjo
The aroma is very mild.
When you drink it, the sweetness comes first and then it snaps with the alcohol.
Good old-fashioned Junmai Daiginjo sake
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Junmai drinking comparison. This one is solid and calm.
In a good way, it is an old-fashioned sake. It's not an old sake, but an old-fashioned sake.
I served it with roast beef. It never lose.
It's a sake like an old man in the countryside.
Go To Iwate! At Morioka Bistro Unmesu
Junmai Daiginjo that is not like Yamada Nishiki. The sweetness is moderate. It takes some time for the flavors to develop. Personally, I've always had the impression that Yamadanishiki has a sweet aftertaste, but the dryness of the flavor reminded me of the diversity of Japanese sake. And even though it's supposed to be a little out of character for my taste, it was a dish that made me drink more!
As the temperature rises, the taste is distinctly sweet at first and then dry (and crisp) at the end. It broke the stereotype that Yamada Nishiki is sweet!
The brewery started brewing in 1922. The name of the brand was changed from the famous water "Horime-no-Ido" to "Horinoi".