Location Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Rice type Yamadanishiki produced in Tojo, Hyogo Prefecture, Special A district
Type of Sake Junmai Ginjo
Rice polishing 55
Alcohol content 15°.
Yeast: Shizuoka yeast (isoamyl acetate predominant)
Sake meter degree +10
Acidity
Rating(scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2, ginjo aroma, melon, banana
(Appearance) Crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 2
Acid 2
Sweetness 1.5
Umami 2
Bitterness 2
Aftertaste: Clean, pleasant bitterness
Impression: Fruity, light and dry
The nose has a slightly heavy fruity aroma like banana, but it is refreshing.
The taste is clean and dry. The taste is clean and dry, with no sweetness, so it would be good with sashimi.
Repeat Score 2.5
It was a strange mix of flavors of humus, or maybe twists? It is a strange mixture of flavor, bitterness, and carbonation. I guess it's the classic flavor described on the label. It has a peculiar taste, but depending on the snack, it may go very well with it.
PS: It was good with grilled sardines with cod roe.
A regular fire-aged standard sake. There is nothing special about the aroma or taste, and at worst, it is characterless. To put it better, it is a beautiful classic food sake. Recently, Hatsukame has been drinking Jungin, unfiltered Nama sake, and Shusaku, all of which have a modern feel, so there is a big gap between the two. Jungin is a better pairing as a food sake, so it is a bit tough.
Nama sake is sold once a year at this time of year. This is quite good. The aroma and taste are strong and flow from sour-sweet to bitter. This is a very special sake, but I wish all breweries would make this level of special junmai sake the norm. It was a gift, but it was wonderful that they chose a bottle of this. I finished it in about two weeks. The flavor did not deteriorate significantly after opening the bottle, and I enjoyed it. I guess there are many local sake that turn into something else within a few days. If I had one wish, it would be to change the label to one that is easier to peel off.