Yamagata sake. Benten, a difficult kanji (😓 kanji). It is a very heavy sake. It is made from 100% Yamadanishiki from Hyogo Prefecture, and is a delicious and rich local sake. ⭐️★★★★
Ingredients: Rice (domestic), Rice malt (domestic)
Rice used: Yamadanishiki (Hyogo sake rice)
Polishing ratio: 65
Alcohol content: 17%.
Manufacturer: Goto Shuzoten Limited Partnership
1462, Oaza-Nukanome, Takahata-machi, Higashioki-gun, Yamagata
In 2024, the label won the top prize in the "Kura Master" category at a sake competition held in France.
The Benten label has been attracting attention in recent years for its aggressive appeal outside of Japan.
The company seems to be developing a wide variety of locally brewed sake in small quantities.
This sake also has a carefully crafted taste.
The aroma is like muscat, and the soft umami flavor from the rice spreads and changes delicately.
It is a delicious sake.
The aroma is pleasant, with a good flavor and acidity.
The sweet and spicy flavor flows smoothly through the mid-palate, and the finish is smooth and smooth.
Purchased at a local supermarket.
Drink alone at the end of the fiscal year.
Fresh and clean ginjo aroma. Citrusy and very fruity.
It is refreshingly light and sweet, but also has a richness that is typical of Benten.
It is both light and heavy.
It is a good sake.
No wonder it is a collaboration with a wine import company.
Posting No. 482
This sake is brewed with Yamagata-grown Tsuyahime.
It has a soft sweetness and a moderate umami, probably due to the rice. The harmony with the acidity is also to my liking. The aftertaste does not last very long. It goes well with Ate, and is recommended for both before and during meals.
Pairing with Ate
Sashimi (raw fish)
Meat and potatoes
Grilled chicken wings with salt
Personal preference: ★★★★★
Today I got this 🍶🤤 at a roadside station in Yonezawa on my way back from a long business trip.
This is my favorite brand of rice and sake, so I've had it several times 🍶.
This time I had it with Kiritanpo nabe (Kiritanpo hot pot) and a meal 🤤.
The sake was sweeter than usual due to the bitterness of the cucumber, but it went perfectly with the rice 🥰🌈.
It was very delicious!
No gassiness
Almost no aroma.
The mouthfeel is round, followed by a mellow melon-like sweetness and acidity that gradually spreads.
There is a tangy sensation on the tongue.
Long aftertaste
Strong flavor.
Slightly alcoholic
