Kagatsuru Toshiie Maeda Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
Sake Brewer] Yachiya Shuzo (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Kind of sake】Special Junmai Sake
Rice] Domestic rice
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake cup】Small tumbler
Aroma】+1.0(Mild aroma of rice, steamed rice, and hints of nuts and bananas)
Appearance] Slightly yellowish crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 2.0
Acidity: 2.0 (lactic acid mellowness)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 2.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Medium length, with the umami of rice and a light bitterness lingering gradually.
Impression: Classical umami dry taste
The second bottle on the way home from an izakaya shinkansen.
The aroma is mild, but the flavor is of the rice flavor type.
The taste is soft and well-balanced, not flashy but with a strong umami. It can be served chilled, but it is likely to be more umami when served at room temperature or lukewarm.
Pairing] Grilled fish, simmered vegetables, miso-based dishes
Repeat Score】1.5
I will have this one tonight. It is a gift from my son in Kanazawa. It has an elegant aroma and is smooth and delicious.
Kagatsuru Junmai Ginjo Kanazawa
Yachiya Shuzo (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
7 kinds of drinking comparison
180ml 📌¥Gifted
This is a quick rice.
The aroma is fruity.
The color is beautiful.
The sweetness and umami of the rice can be felt on the palate.
It is stable.
It has no quirks.
If I had to say, it has no personality. If I had to say so, I would say it has no personality.
But I think the balance is good.
Ranking announcement
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3️⃣Hachikaisan
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6️⃣Setsujaku Jun-on Special Junmai-shu
7️⃣Ichinokura Honjozo Dry
It's just my personal preference.