Nigori by Mr. Popularity Ichi.
Not only was it fresh and sweet, but it also had a ginjo flavor, especially among the nigoris I've had recently. Delicious.
100% domestic rice
Polishing ratio 60
I was told that they are brothers with Okunomatsu Sake Brewery! They taste quite different. Okunomatsu is honestly more affordable, but Popular Ichi is also delicious!
It is a Junmai Daiginjo with a full of stories, but it had been sleeping at home for about 3 years.
It has a beautiful color of mitsubuki (wild golden yellow), a mild taste on the palate, a full-bodied umami and spiciness that seeps in and lingers on the palate, and the alcohol that leaves the nose is refreshing.
Popular Ichi Junmai Total Attack
16% 60% 720ml ¥1958
I had bought the Godzilla label before, but I found another fun sake.
The label on the back of the bottle has a fun explanation of the Ultraman fantasy. It's a bit hard to read due to the large number of characters and my aging eyes, but it seems to be in support of the Ultraman Foundation.
The book is a complex mixture of sweet, spicy, bitter, sour, and other tastes. It's like an all-out assault of umami. It also seems to be aged for a while, which gives it a deep flavor.
Popular Ichi-shuzo's products like this are sure to appeal to some enthusiasts.
Rating 3.8 (out of 5.0) 20240509