Kenkunichi Junmai Ginjo Genshu
A more refined and delicate version of the standard dry sake.
The first impression is sharpness and sophistication without any cloying taste.
The moment you take it into your mouth, you will feel the outstanding sharpness without any residual sugar.
As befits its name, "super dry," it has a crisp and pleasant aftertaste that becomes more pleasant the more you drink. Yet, it is not only dry, but also impressive in that it still retains the firmness of the original sake and the gentle flavor of the rice from which it is made.
This sense of balance is something that only KENKON ICH, which specializes in food sake, can achieve.
It is not overly assertive, and while it complements the food, it does not lose its presence. It is a particularly good match for seafood, and when paired with white fish sashimi, shellfish, or grilled fish, the appeal of the ultra-hot sake becomes even more pronounced. The sensation of taking one sip and then another and not being able to stop going back and forth between the food and the sake is a real pleasure that only this sake can provide.
The sake rice used is Miyamanishiki.
It was a highly accomplished sake that made me realize once again that it is "not only hot, but super spicy." ✨
The aroma is subdued but slightly fruity.
The mouthfeel is also fruity, but there is no sweetness.
Light acidity and umami spread through the mouth.
The bitterness in the aftertaste is also very refreshing. Excellent as a food sake.
4/5
Kenkunichi Junmai Usu Nigori Nama
Rating 4.4
Rice : Sasanishiki, Polishing ratio : 60%, Alcohol content : 16
Sasanishiki, a representative rice of Miyagi Prefecture with an elegant and delicate flavor, is polished to 60%. It is brewed with newly harvested rice, which gives the best taste. Fresh and crisp taste only available now.
Fresh melon aroma. Lightly cloudy and smooth. A food sake with a thick body. The acidity is also effective and has a nice sharpness.
A company year-end party and farewell party, all-you-can-drink sake course. There was no sake menu, so I consulted with the waiter and asked him to serve me some.
The third sake. I don't remember if it was cloudy or not.
The aroma is clean and fruity.
Slightly gassy with a rounded mouthfeel
Soft sweetness spreads,
A little bitterness appears in the second half of the bottle,
and disappears with a light touch.
Posting No. 555
It has good acidity, umami, and although weak, sweetness, and is well balanced. The umami taste lingers in the aftertaste.
Suitability with Ate
Deep-fried salted chicken
Yakitori (skin) Fat+
Grilled pork Fat+
Personal taste ★★★★+☆☆☆☆
Second repeat sake this season🍶.
The label says that Meiji rice (Aikoku) has been restored. Thanks to the extraordinary passion, sweat and Japanese earth 🙏.
Too delicious and happy~! 😊✨
I bought this souvenir on my recent trip to Sendai, a new sake from Kenkunichi, which I fell in love with during an all-you-can-drink event at the Zimauma Sake Shop.
I bought it at Mutou Sake Shop, located on the same floor â
Sendai Station has both a bar and a liquor store, which is crazy convenient! I really appreciate being able to casually stop by in the station ✨.
The freshly opened bottle of Kenkun Ichi was fresh and gorgeous, with a slightly fizzy taste.
But it has a sharpness that makes it dangerous to drink too much.
Today I stopped at my usual 120ml, but it still gets me drunk 🍶✨.
The snack was a vinegared blue fish, myoga and dried bonito flakes with soy sauce. It goes well with sake.
