First Kamitaka. It is labeled as a deep golden yellow, but the color seems to be lightly tinted.
It has a lactic acid aroma. It has a firm flavor, with a strong acidity from mizu-hashiroshi. It is easier to drink at room temperature than cold sake.
Octopus label. Cute.
The acidity is sharp and the umami flavor is very smooth. Long lingering aftertaste.
A robust sake.
As the day goes by, it sublimates into sweetness, and can be enjoyed both cold and warmed.
Slightly bodied mouthfeel, but smooth, light and clean.
The alcohol is tangy and spicy.
Sharp acidity is effective.
The sweetness is moderate, and the rice is well pronounced.
Somewhat Hyogo-like.
Not bad.
Goes well with hot tofu with chicken and mushrooms, and nukazuke pickles.
Not too much
I was in Akashi on a business trip 🚄 First time I got off at Nishi-Akashi and had local sake heated with Akashiyaki 🐙 which I haven't had in a super long time. It feels spicy at first but the sweetness comes later 😯 Surprisingly, I like it a lot 😊.
I'll drink it again when I go back to Akashi 😁.
Fruity, fresh, sweet aroma. Banana.
Smooth mouthfeel.
Refreshing acidity glides through the mouth,
After the fresh acidity glides in the mouth, you can feel the sweetness and rice.
The sweetness with a sense of purity quickly disappears after a short while.
Delicious.
I will enjoy it with oysters marinated in oil.
moderately