Sake I received as a gift. I don't buy sake for myself, so in a sense it is valuable (laugh).
The ginjo aroma has a traditional sake flavor, with a hint of sake yeast.
The attack is not so different from the ginjo aroma, and it is sharp without sweetness. No acidity. The aftertaste is clear.
If you add 40 and 45 degrees to the water, the ginjo aroma becomes mellower, but the attack becomes stronger.
Personally, I prefer it warmed up to 40-45 degrees.
It would be nice if it had a little more acidity, but this is the original sake.
Special Honjozo Hakkaisan Blue Bottle
Polishing ratio 55%, alcohol 15.5 degrees.
It is said to be the official sake of the Dodgers support project.
My wife called me and said, "Let's drink today. So I chose a bottle with my wife's taste.
I chose a classic, light, dry sake.
The aroma was fruity and unobtrusive. The mouthfeel is smooth, with a hint of acidity and umami in the middle part of the bottle. The aftertaste is dry and crisp. My impression is that it is more "light and umami" than "light and dry. It is a bottle that goes well with meals without getting tired of drinking.
Preferred Score: 7/10
Aroma: 1.5|Mouthfeel: 1.0|Medium: 1.0|Final taste: 1.5|Price: 2
👩🦰 Wife: 8-9/10
Junmai instead of the familiar honjozo.
Good balance of cleanness and umami.
The fullness of junmai.
Slowly spreading slowly.
The sweet aftertaste is pleasant.
Gentle from start to finish with no sharp edges.
It is a very well-made sake.
A light, slightly dry taste that is truly a classic.
It is good when you want to drink traditional sake because you will never get tired of drinking it.
It is easy to pair with food as it does not interfere with food during the meal.