Amber colored fun sake. I wonder if it is classified as junshu.
Honey-like aroma, rich as if ripe.
Good for those who like ripe sake, maybe not for those who like it light and refreshing. Personally, I enjoy and like this sake. ☺️
It may be easy to pair with dishes with strong flavors.
Rich acidity, strong dryness through the nose, creamy, citrus and cedar aroma. It has a direct hardness with a hint of sweet and sourness that is charming.
It's clean, yet robustly delicious! Immediately after opening the bottle, I thought it was a little rough, but it is a rounded sake. It has a slightly yellowish color and light acidity. It is easy to drink and soaks into the body. It is a little on the sweet side, with a nice soft sweet aftertaste.
It seems that 100 yen per bottle will be donated to Ishikawa Prefecture and the Ishikawa Federation of Sake Brewers Associations to help with the recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Drink and Support ÉGanbare Noto!
Noto Dakei x Tengumai
Shintaro Sakurada, who is only 20 years old, and the young brewers of Tengumai joined hands to create this bottle, hoping for the revival of Sakurada Shuzo, a brewery in Noto that was hit by the disaster.
Proceeds from the sale of the bottle will be used to support reconstruction efforts, so you can send a cheer by drinking it.
The aroma of this sake is slightly refreshing.
In the mouth, the fresh, youthful flavor spreads, and the soft sweetness and acidity are in gentle harmony.
The calmness of Tengumai and the core flavor of Da Kei blend together in a well-balanced manner, making it easy to drink but leaving a lasting impression.
What we can do now to create the future" - this thought was quietly conveyed to us.
This sake quietly conveys that sentiment.
Tengumai Junmai Daiginjo 50 Nama Sake [Kurumata Shuzo, Ishikawa Prefecture
Aromatic acidity with a hint of citrus. Lingering bitterness and a sense of alcohol. I like it a lot.
Ingredients: rice (domestic), rice malt (domestic)
Rice polishing ratio: 50
Alcohol content: 16%.
This is "the future of tradition.
This is the challenge named "Zero" to be passed on to the next generation, based on the foundation of "Yamahai brewing," the starting point of Tengumai.
It is impressive that the tengu on the label hides its face,
It seems to speak to the drinker with such a message as "Only those who drink it will see its true face.
The specifications are undisclosed.
But that is why it reaches the drinker's senses.
The aroma is subdued and quiet. The first sip is surprisingly soft,
The sweetness and umami spread gradually and disappear gently.
The "ZERO-like" refreshing acidity follows, bringing the whole thing together.
The overall impression is delicate, despite the firm outline of the Yamahai style.
The lack of hookiness is at a dangerous level.
Even if you think, "Let's drink slowly," you will find yourself sipping the sake.
It is a bottle with a quiet awesomeness where "gentleness" and "depth" coexist.
This sake was brewed by Tengumai, which has a 200-year history, with the intention of starting from "zero" once again.
While respecting tradition, the young brewer's attitude toward the challenges of the future is evident in the taste.
The name "Zero" seems to be a starting point for the future.