Shallow~.
It tastes like a sparkling wine that hasn't aged well. Highly schwashy (I was careless when I opened the bottle and it hit the ceiling).
I feel like I haven't had a disappointment in a long time, but that's just another experience. I hope the taste will improve in the future.
Degree of liking 1/10
Added on the 2nd day
Quick update for the sake of the brewery's honor.
The aroma is actually very good (although very light).
On the day of opening the bottle, I stirred it slowly to let it get some air before refrigerating it (I am aware that the corkage itself does not have much to do with the flavor) as a measure to revive the wine due to its unacceptably tastelessness.
The tastelessness was considerably reduced and the taste became thicker (sweetness and acidity) (the causal relationship with the aforementioned measures is unclear). However, the bitterness is still present (although it is hard to tell because it is masked by the gas), and it is hard to say that it is delicious without giving it up. Still, it became quite drinkable.
The brewery might say, "What are you talking about, you amateur? but I would like to frankly express my impression.
I was lured by the pops: ginjo aroma, mango-like flavor, slightly carbonated. Summer is a good time for shuwa shuwa! (Even though it's only June)
To be honest, I don't really know what "ginjo aroma" is. So I guess this is what this aroma is? I understood. It has a nice aroma of fermentation.
And it is even stronger than the fine schwarz I usually prefer! But not so much that it bubbles. The mild sweetness, which is called "mango," is just right because it is tightened up by this shuwa.
You can also taste the sweetness of the rice due to the orikara flavor.
It is not a summer sake, but rather a summer sake to be savored thoroughly!
Scoring: ☆☆☆☆☆
I drank KAWABU's smart two months ago and it was so good,
Now I'm going to try the uppers: ❣️
The aroma is sweet and fruity with a hint of melon or banana 😍.
Nice sweetness and a beautiful astringency💕.
Very well balanced 👍Junmai sake 🍶.
It has a nice sharpness on the back end so you won't get tired of drinking it 😆.
Same as the previous "smart" sake,
As the temperature gradually rises, the flavor is more pronounced 😋.
Umakaa 🎶.
I think it's lighter than smart 🤔
Both are good though 😋.
Both smart and this upper,
Considering it costs less than 1600 yen for a four-pack, I feel it has the potential to equal or even exceed Saku-sama 🤣.
Thank you for your comments!
I'm glad someone else can relate to the awesomeness of kawabu✨
I wanted to try the smart as well!
I think our distributor here is getting a new one later this month, so I'll check back...
At a sake bar.
Brand I've never seen before, first time drinking.
Cold sake.
Juicy melon-like aroma.
It has the weight and umami of rice that is typical of junmai sake, but it also has a banana-like acidity. The aftertaste is slightly sharp.
Recommended for sake beginners.
1810 2024/3
KAWABU Upper
Junmai Namaisake Orikagarami
65% MK-3 15° 24/3 A+
Mie Taki Town Kawabu Jozo
1800 3146
The aroma is gorgeous.
It is sweet but does not linger so much that you will not get tired of drinking it.
Serve cold while enjoying the contrast with other sakes.