The moment it is poured into a glass, the shrieking is impressive. Both the smell and the flavor in the mouth are green apple, with a slight fizz that is much weaker than that of commercial carbonated beverages, and a sourness (so-called "cappuccino"?) that spreads out and leaves a clean aftertaste. The acidity (what is it called "cappuccino"?) is much weaker than that of commercial soda, and the aftertaste is clean. It's wonderful.
Hououmida Junmai Daiginjo Sake Mirai Araoshi Merger Hon Nama Sake
November 2, 2025
Koyama Shoten
3960 yen
I have tasted Sake Mirai with Jyushiyo and Kudo Ue and was impressed by its light sour taste. It has a nice aroma of tropical fruit, typical of Hououmida. The taste is moderate in sweetness, with a light sourness, and a hint of vines on the nose. As the sake opens, the sweet and sourness comes out in full force, and the acidity expands in a smooth and light way. There is also a light bitterness, but the sweet and sourness lingers on the palate. Sake Mirai's Houou Mita is also delicious.
It was a pleasant drinking experience with a strong gaseous sensation that seemed to blow out for the first time in a long time and was very shwashy. It was a delicious sake with a firm sweetness and a silky nigori taste that was highly satisfying on its own.
From the moment it is poured into the glass, a fresh aroma reminiscent of green apples and white peaches rises softly. In the mouth, the fruity sweetness of the aroma spreads, and the juiciness typical of nama sake can be felt.
However, as it is swallowed, a sharp dryness is revealed, and the aftertaste is surprisingly light and refreshing. The contrast between the sweetness and dryness is pleasant, and the sake naturally goes down well.
Preference: ★★★★☆
I buy Houou Mita Hatsushibori every year! I got it safely this year too👍.
I got a bottle of Hououomida Hatsushibori Unrefined Junmai Ginjo-shu Nama-shu.
What is that? This year's Hatsushibori has some lees at the bottom of the bottle.
When I turned it upside down lightly, it became like a light nigorigo in no time at all!
The standing aroma is a fruity, muscat-like ginjo aroma that is typical of Hououmida.
Up to this point, it is the usual first Shibori 😊.
In the mouth, a thick sweetness fills the palate, and then it quickly breaks off with the bitterness that appears towards the end of the bottle.
Oh, this is delicious!
Mmmm, deliciously sweet and juicy❤
I have the impression that the sweetness is less intense than last year's, but the fragrance is stronger. This may be the difference between the lots, but I really enjoy the roughness of new sake 👍👍.
I really appreciate the effort of the brewery to release a new jungin sake in October with this high quality 🎉I will definitely drink it again next year ✌.