We had a bottle of Koei Kiku's Biyun.
This is a relatively new sake, first released last year. Last year it was sold out so quickly that I missed out on buying it, and I have been curious about it for a long time, but this year I had the good fortune to be able to purchase it.
I have recently become interested in Nagano sake, and I was very much looking forward to drinking this Bikun, which is made from Nagano Miyamanishiki by Koei Kiku, one of my favorite sake brewers.
When poured into a glass, it has a soft texture that is slightly thickened and gassy to the point that very few bubbles appear.
The taste is rich and sweet with a syrupy concentration. There is a gentle acidity with ripe berry fruit nuances. The woody astringency that is typical of Koei Chrysanthemum is still there and very tasty.
It is not the sharp type because of its low alcohol content, but that allows you to enjoy the lingering fruitiness for a long time.
This is only its second year on the market, so I am sure it will continue to evolve and change in the future. We will repeat this wine next year.
Very tasty.
Melon, whey, carbonation, and rice aroma.
Light and strongly effervescent mouthfeel.
Deep sweetness, rich and deep flavor. Sourness and hidden saltiness that balance the whole. A masterpiece of harmony.
Serve with boiled tofu, caprese, fried Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts, shrimp cocktail, grilled sea bream, Caesar salad, and grilled vegetables.
The aroma is subdued. The taste has a grapefruitiness from the clear acidity. Gradually, you can taste the umami of rice. The aftertaste is smooth and clean.
Koei Kiku, which I was really curious about.
It is light, refreshing, and easy to drink, but has a strong umami flavor.
It has an interesting flavor that softly reveals the various expressions of Koueikiku.
mikumo2025🍶
13% alcohol by volume
It has a sweet mouthfeel like strawberry and a nice sour taste.
This is another sake that will make you drink more 😃.
Memorandum
Sake rice Unknown
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Rich sweetness on the palate. The aroma is quite sherry, as it is aged in sherry casks. Quite unique. Delicious.