Junmai sake from Amano-do. This is a light, easy-to-drink sake that can be easily paired with meals.
Ingredient rice: Akita rice
Polishing ratio 65
Sake degree +3
Acidity 1.8
Alcohol content 15.5
Izumiya Shiro
Junmai Ginjo made with Ichihozumi sake rice produced in Akita Prefecture. Ichihodzumi's parents are listed on the back of the label. It is a cross between Niigata's Koshitanrei and Akita Sakekomachi.
It has a slightly spicy, refreshing taste.
Rice used: 100% Ichihodzumi from Akita Prefecture
Polishing ratio 50%.
Alcohol content 16%.
Izumiya Shiro
☆☆☆☆☆
Frog label
Is it a little greenish? Maybe it's the green of the bottle...
Complex acidity and bitterness enhance the flavor.
Frog's awakening feeling? But it tastes like something awakened!
The first sip is a little dry and the aroma is a little light, but after a while the aroma starts to fade and the taste is clean and dry.
The rice polishing ratio is 80, but the aroma is refreshing. After a little time, the aroma changes to that of soy sauce.
Asamai Shuzo
Junmai Ginjo Ichihozumi Hiyoshi Oroshi
The brewery is located in Hiraga-cho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture.
The rice is polished to 50% Ichihozumi grown in Akita Prefecture.
The rice is a new variety that is a cross between "Koshitanrei" and "Akita Sake Komachi".
The new variety is a cross between "Koshitanrei" and "Akita Sake Komachi".
Gentle, fresh and fruity aroma,
The flavor of the rice is firm, and the taste is gentle, fresh, and full.
Fresh and full-bodied on the palate.
#Japanese Sake
Next is the central "Amano-do" that caught my attention because it is brewed with black malted rice.
The aroma is similar to that of a refreshing type of shochu, reminding one of a sweet potato for a moment.
It is smooth on the palate, and has a bulky taste reminiscent of sweet potatoes.
Then, it has a powerful acidity and punch like white wine or shochu. It fades out as it goes, and while light, it was a delicious and satisfying drink ✨.