Katori 90 Nama Hashiroshi 2021
Katori" is my favorite sake these days. I bought Katori 80 at an organic store in Sangenjaya and became addicted to it, so I bought Katori 90. 90 means polished, of course. It is also a "sake" with a slightly matured taste.
It has a vinegar-like acidity and a mild fruity acidity, and has a refined flavor without the smell of aging.
By reducing the amount of polished rice, it is said that protein and minerals remain in the rice, which is good for the body.
I'm becoming more and more of a fan.
Rating 4.4 (out of 5.0) 20230427
The flavor of the rice is robust.
Strong acidity and sweetness. There is also a hint of astringency.
Not difficult to drink, but a complex sake with a deep flavor.
I would like to try it heated in winter.
Katori 2021 Junmai Namaishio
80% 15% 720ml 1309 yen
Purchased at a select organic store in Sancha. Made with pesticide-free rice.
The sticker on the label says "Nironi" and I wondered what it was, but it turned out to be NINO-NY (2021).
The color is quite amber.
It has a spiciness on the tongue and an acidity that reminds one of vinegar. And it has a nice aged taste. This is amazing.
The warmed sake gives it more of a "sake yeast" feel.
The rice seems to be a blend of various varieties, including an unfamiliar one called "Yukikawake.
I confirmed that it can be purchased on Amazon.com, and I think it will be one of the top sakes I drank in 2023.
Rating 4.4 (out of 5.0) 20230310
It is a unique sake with 90% polished rice and no additive yeast.
When I first drank it at a bar, I thought it was a bit of a surprise... but the strong backbone and deep flavor from the sake brewing process made it strangely addictive, and I bought it myself. It is a drink that invites food more than a capsule type drink.