It has a mild aroma, not the Isshiro Suisei of my image. In the mouth, an apple-like aroma develops, and there is acidity. The aftertaste is mature with sweetness and astringency. I think it is best as a food sake. Delicious.
The National New Sake Competition has been held since the Meiji Era (1868-1912) to evaluate sake production techniques and quality, and approximately 800 sake products are evaluated. It is said that only about 20% of the sake brewed there can win the gold medal, but ICHIHAKUSUISEI has won the gold medal for nine consecutive years. This time, I received some of the sake I bought for a friend's housewarming party.
It was probably the first time for me to drink such a good sake, but it is simply delicious. It was refreshing, yet sweet, and not too alcoholic. It also seems to be fruity but quite restrained.
The price is too expensive for everyday use, but as a celebration sake, it is a quality sake that anyone would say is delicious.
Sake Mirai is a sake rice developed by the Takagi Sake Brewery of "Jyushiyo". The name "Sake Mirai" is derived from the desire to entrust the future of sake to the sake brewers who are friends with Jyushidai and who can entrust the future of sake to them. What would happen if ICHIHAKUSUISEI used this sake?
Ippakusuisei has a good balance of sweetness, umami, and acidity. In addition, I have the impression that Sake Mirai would be a less sweet sake that would easily take advantage of its acidity and umami. I am impressed with the balance of umami, acidity, and bitterness of Isshaku Suisei.
The acidity is nice and gives the impression of grapefruit. It might go well with cured ham or yellowtail sashimi. I think it is a very high level sake.
Hyenas waiting for the opening of the bottle.
The aroma is sweet like rum.
From the apple-like fruity sweetness,
The sharp acidity and the tight bitterness make it sweet and refreshing!
Sharp acidity with a tightening bitterness,
The aftertaste is a bittersweet, sharp acidity, and a lingering rice flavor.
4/5 stars for my taste.
It's been a while since I've seen Ippaku Suisei.
I see it so often that I'm surprised I don't get a chance to drink it more often.
The aroma is pineapple.
The mouthfeel is smooth, as is typical of Omachi, with a mild rice flavor.
It does not have a strong personality, but it is a consistently delicious sake.
This is a bottle that will gently accompany an ordinary evening drink on an ordinary day.
Fresh, cute and juicy! Cute sweet and tasty sake that you can't imagine from the label♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡!
Aroma of apple and muscat, sweet and sour like biting into a fruit! Well balanced!
As expected from Isshaku Suisei! It's a very high level!
Regular drinking party with my classmates in Osaka!
Kusunoki Fusae Omoya" in the basement of the 3rd Building in Umeda
We went to "Ippaku Suisei" and "Sairai", which we missed!
Sairai" has a new lactic acid type drink!
I'll have to look for a place that sells Sairai again!
Kido is also consistently delicious ♥️
Recommended Sake by Home Sake Shop Representative
The highest rated sake out of 1,000 entries in the SAKE COMPETITION 2024.
Although it is a regular product, the 720ml version is a limited edition.
Made with 55% polished Akita sake rice (koji rice) and 58% polished hanged rice (kake rice), 16% alcohol by volume.
When the aluminum cap is twisted tight, the opening sound is silent.
The top-tasting aroma is of honey apple.
Mild sweetness and umami in the mouth.
There is a moderate acidity after the first sip.
The mouthfeel is smooth and clear.
It has a sweet taste at first, but it is surprisingly dry.
The last taste is a distinct bitterness that finishes off the palate.
Considering the price of 1,540 yen, it is well made.
I guess restaurants must be grateful for it.
I agree (as expected, "conscience" 🤔)
However, from an individual drinker's point of view, although the cost performance is good, I would like to have more high level drinks even if the price is higher.
I would choose a higher level sake even if the price is higher...
I'm not sure if I'd choose it...
I was thinking that the more I drank it on the second and third days, the more the flavor came through and the more delicious it became.
I think this aspect of the sake is also suitable for restaurants 😉.
-David
The first "Isshaku Suisei".
It was hard to find, but finally.
The high quality of Aizan,
The taste of the Aizan is very high quality, and the taste is very good.
Delicious!
I want to drink it again.