We were able to enjoy Sogen's hiyaoroshi again this year. Along with the rich sweetness and umami, it has the refreshing acidity of Hachitan-Nishiki and a moderately dry taste. It is a clear expression of Sogen's character.
I read on the website that the brewery is gradually recovering from the earthquake on New Year's Day, but I am worried about the effects of the recent torrential rain. I am looking forward to this year's new sake.
The aroma is sweet and ripe, with a gusto.
It contains mellow umami and rice,
The aroma of rice and grain spreads in the mouth.
It has more acidity than expected, and the mouthfeel is crispy.
The rice flavor expands after swallowing.
The impression is thick and powerful.
It has a long aftertaste with acidity.
Delicious.
Preference 4/5
Sogen Junmai Hachitan-Nishiki Hiyakioroshi 720ml
Ingredients: Hachitan-Nishiki produced in Hiroshima Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio 55
Alcohol 17%.
Sogen seems to have several Hiyoroshi sake varieties, depending on the rice used for making the sake. Among them, Hachitan-Nishiki is said to be the lighter one. Since they have been serving lighter ones recently, this one is still quite a punch 😃.
I don't know about Sogen's information after the heavy rain, but I heard that many places in Suzu City are out of water again.
I'm worried because it's probably around the time when the new sake production is about to start.
Sogen is very precious now!
When you put it in your mouth, you will be hit with a strong umami astringency and sweetness. It is rich, but the aftertaste is not too heavy but rather refreshing, perhaps because the umami has matured and rounded out.
When paired with the sticky red meat of bigeye tuna, it is a good combination with the umami that is not overpowered by the stickiness!
Sake rice: 100% Hachitan-Nishiki produced in Hiroshima Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio→55
Alcohol content→17%.
Sake meter degree→+3
Acidity → 1.6
Amino acidity → 1.8
Yeast → Kanazawa yeast
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Thin sweetness and smooth on the palate.
The sweetness is elegant and enhances the flavor of food😊.
Sake with a clear throat and rich ginjo aroma that can be enjoyed to the end 🍶.
Noto is in the midst of a series of disasters, so I try to drink Noto sake whenever I see it to show a little support 📣.
Ikema Sake Shop Tasting (2)
A heavy sake with a rich and thick flavor. It doesn't have a sense of maturity, but I'm not sure if I'm not good at it. I can drink Sogen if it's raw sake, but I may not like it if it's fire-aged.
I've had Iori and Yamazaru in the past, and I've already posted about them, so I'll put them all together.
Iori is Omachi! I thought it was even better than the last time I drank it !!!
I thought so even more than the last time I drank it!
As Yamazaru said at the brewer's festival that the impression of Yamazaru changes every time you drink it, it is different every time 🤔.
It must be an easy drinking Yamadai, though.
It might be good to try drinking it regularly.