寿梨庵
It's bottled in April, so I guess it's a hiyaoroshi. It is not on the list, but according to the store, it is a Sanpai. Kiminoi Shuzo is a rare brewer in Niigata who has been brewing Sanpai since long ago. I have visited the brewery before, and I remember that the recommended Yamahai Junmai was very delicious in a magnificent building along the old Araijuku road.
This sake is made from 100% Yamada Nishiki from Myoko City and 50% polished. The color is light golden yellow, the rising aroma is restrained, with a slight hint of ginjo and sake brewing. On the palate, you'll get a pineapple-like fruitiness, but it's crisp and has a firm body. The subtle aroma, strong body and bitter aftertaste are the common characteristics of Yamada Nishiki from Niigata.
It's a bit of a meander, but I remember watching a TV commercial for Kiminoi a long time ago, and I found it on YouTube. Nostalgia!
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