Sogen Sake Brewery, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan Sogen Ishikawa-mon Junmai
I usually drink Sogen honjozo sake, but this time I decided to try the Junmai Sake from Ishikawa-mon, produced in Okunoto.
The sake is a soft and full-flavored sake, whereas the sake from the original brewery is very rustic and demanding.
This is the first Sogen brewed after the earthquake.
I was deeply moved by the experience of searching for and buying Sogen right after I got hooked on sake and the earthquake.
The fresh mouthfeel and flavor of the sake is typical of nama-shu, and the strength of the rice (not only umami, but also sweetness) is well expressed.
However, there is no heaviness at all, and it goes in smoothly.
There is a slight tingling at the end, perhaps due to the alcohol or the freshness of the wine.
It has a wonderful umami that seems to enhance any meal.
4.50
