W Ancestral Hidamori 50 Junmai Unfiltered Nama-shu
Hidaminori" is the ancestor of Gifu Prefecture's sake rice "Hidahomare", which became extinct for a time but was successfully re-grown in 2020, and Watanabe Sake Brewery is the only sake brewery in Japan that uses this rice variety.
Brewing techniques:
The historic barrel brewing method is used, and the sake is pressed with shingled dyed cotton from the Edo period (1603-1868), resulting in a unique sweetness and smooth texture.
Flavor profile:
Mild on the palate, the sake has a delicate texture, with aromas of melon and other fruits, and a beautiful overall sweetness and rhyme.
2025-059
drinking at home
Purchased at a new liquor store I met that has a corner bar.
This is delicious! The balance of aroma, sweetness, acidity, and bitterness is my favorite.
I would like to try other sake brewed with different rice.
W obtained on a Hida trip.
Modern sake is good too!
I guess that's what it means.
I can feel the bottom power of Watanabe Sake Brewery.
Sweet aroma and Hourai-like alcohol taste
The mouthfeel is clean and refreshing.
W (dublue) Akita Sake Komachi Junmai Unfiltered Unrefined Unrefined Sake, Bottled and Fired
Rating 4.4
Ingredients: 100% Akita Sake Komachi (produced in Akita Prefecture)
Rice polishing ratio: 50%, Alcohol content: 17
Sake-komachi" is the rice used to make this sake. It has a soft mouthfeel, the rice material expands, and the strawberry flavor is fully developed. It is a masterpiece sake with a very meticulous blend of aroma and flavor.
After the birthday party, we went to a sake specialty restaurant called Chishinliao on Linsen N. Rd. in Taipei 🍶.
The second bottle tonight was from Watanabe Sake Brewery😊, a favorite of both of us.
We started drinking it cold, but it was a little sweet. As it got closer to room temperature, the sweetness subsided 🙆It was a very nice after-party.
The manager served us some more and we ended up drinking almost a full bottle 😓.
Rice used: Hidamori
Rice polishing ratio: 50% Sake degree: - Acidity: - Amino acidity: - Alcoholicity: -
Good evening, Jay & Nobby, ‼️
Actually, how did I get back to the hotel from the Chishin dormitory for the after-party the next day?
What, I don't remember......😓
We both had a memory lapse 😂.
We recently opened a bottle of Takashima Yumachi, which we purchased along with the W Yamadanishiki we received!
First of all, the label design is camouflaged and cool!
The aroma is gentle but gorgeous and fruity.
It is enchanting.
While the flavor and mild acidity of the Omachi grapes are still present, it is the fruity muscat-like flavor of the W that comes to the fore.
The aftertaste is also refreshing. However, the lingering aroma in the nose is soothing.
The balance is wonderful!
W is a great sake for both the uninitiated and the expert ✨.
Good morning, yoyoyo!
W-san's Takashima Yumachi is delicious 😋.
I had it at W's for the first time and it is a really great sake that is very easy to drink and anyone can enjoy 🤗.
The second bottle today is W. I had drunk this sake before and wanted to drink it again. I went to the brewery in July, but the W brand was not sold at the brewery. 1914 yen
Uitate has a ripe, fruity aroma. When you drink it, it has a refreshing sweetness and astringency. Then, a slight alcohol taste escapes from the nose. The refreshing feeling comes from the alcohol 🤔It has the richness of rice, but it is not too strong, and it is pulled off by the rich sweetness while retaining the spiciness. It has a high alcohol content and is a clear and robust style. It is good for sipping, but it is heavy if you keep drinking.
When I purchased Sasu Masamune, I bought it because my favorite store was having a W fair!
I'm drawn to this visual ✨.
There were several varieties lined up, but I started with the royal road Yamadanishiki!
The specs are Junmai Daiginjo, but the fact that they don't call themselves that is very cool ✨.
First of all, the aroma is wonderful. What a gorgeous aroma! It draws you in!
When you put it in your mouth, it is fruity and mellow, and the aroma spreads, and the freshness is not half bad! Oh, is this fire-roasted?
It is so delicious!
After drinking, you will be soothed by the lingering aftertaste that lingers faintly rather than being sharp. This is also good!
A gem beyond my imagination. If I find it next time, I will repeat for sure. ☺️
Good morning, yoyoyo 😃.
Our first Gifu sake 🍶 was W's Aizan 😌.
We were also attracted by the cool look 😅but it's so good that you can easily enjoy it even though it's high in alcohol 😚.
Good morning, Jay & Nobby!
The aroma and the unctuousness of the drink really makes you think you'll finish it in no time if you're not careful ✨I think I'll keep the bottle instead of throwing it away 😆.
