Sake omame, so let's drink. Nama sake, 90% polished rice.
It has a golden color and a nice lactic acid aroma. It is juicier than the 80% polished rice, or rather, I feel that various flavor elements stand out while maintaining the richness.
It is a type of sake that brings out the flavor of the dish. The pickles to go with it are delicious.
2023BY New Year's Eve, so sake. Nama sake, natural sake, 80% polished rice. Alcohol 20.5% is calculated to be 30% darker than the standard product.
The aroma is softly lactic acidic. It has a soft koji sweetness and rich acidity, and its rich umami leaves a strong aftertaste.
It is best paired with strong-flavored pickles and dishes.
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
