On an expedition to Osaka.
Halfway through the log after talking to the person next to me.
Rice and grain are mellow and full-bodied.
It has a good amount of acidity and pungency, and is tight,
It has good crispness.
It goes well with strong food.
Taste level ☆3/5
4.0
Junmai Ginjo but not gorgeous and elegant aroma. It has a nice sharpness even when served with rice wine, and one can sense the quality of the sake.
Sakonishiki is Shimane Prefecture's sake rice, characterized by elegant sweetness, gorgeous aroma, refreshing acidity, and a crisp, light flavor.
This sake is from Kuwabara Sake Brewery in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture.
It has a moderate umami and sweetness, with a mild aftertaste, and I paired it with boiled fish dishes. I drank it cold, but it might be good warmed as well.
It will be served unopened for about a month and left at room temperature.
On the first day, it is served warm at 40℃. At 45℃, the umami is a little more noticeable, and at 50℃ or 60℃ with about 10% more water added, the sourness is still there, but the medicinal taste has subsided and it becomes gentle and just right. I don't know, but I think this level of moderation among matured types is the original flavor of the brand. Even when it cools down, it still has acidity and umami that envelopes it, so I think it should be served hot or warmed.
Cold sake on the second day. This one has a more orthodox aroma and umami of grains, and the acidity is relatively low and slowly fades away. When it is closer to room temperature, the acidity and bitterness increase slightly.
Personally, I would choose this sake cold by a narrow margin. If you like acidity, you should warm it up.
It has a matured feel that makes you wonder if it is really new sake, although this may be due to the characteristics of the brand and the fact that it is new sake. I had the impression that it was a slightly lighter brand among matured sake, but my perception was shattered. It is indeed a San'in sake. I have an image that heated sake from Shimane is more acidic than that from Tottori.
Thanks for your comment, chika: 🙇♂️
It seems that there are a few stores that sell it nationwide, but not many 😅I guess it is a strong place for matured or heated sake.
