This has been a long time coming, too, Gassan Standard.
Yogurt-like glossy sourness.
Crisp texture.
Lighter than Tenjiu, but with a good rice flavor and spiciness.
It is lighter than Tenjohaku, but has a moderate rice flavor and a piquant spiciness.
It is sharp and crisp.
Unexpectedly, it goes well with white wine.
Deliciously spicy.
Taste 3.5/5
⭐️×3.5
It was a refreshing, aromatic and crisp sake. It is suitable for a mealtime drink. I liked it, but it didn't hit home with my wife, so I gave it a ⭐️-0.5.
Location Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture
Rice type
Sake type Junmai
Rice polishing 70%.
Alcohol content 15°.
Yeast Unknown
Sake degree +9
Acidity
Rating(scale 0-3)
(Item) Glass
(Aroma) +1.5 green apple, muscat
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acidity 2.0
Sweetness 1.0
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 2
Aftertaste: pleasant bitterness and alcohol
Impression: Light and dry
The aroma is fresh and fruity.
The sugar content is low and the acidity is pleasantly dry.
It has a certain amount of umami, but I think it is on the light side.
Repeat Score 2.0
It has a mellow taste with a refreshing summery mouthfeel, yet the umami of the rice can be felt.
While many summer sakes are light and refreshing, this was a well-balanced sake that I liked.