Kunigon Yamahai Junmai
Sake Brewer] Kunigon Shuzo K.K. (Minamiaizu-cho, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Prefecture)
Kind of sake] Junmai (Yamahai)
Type of rice used: Junmai (Yamahai)
Rice polishing ratio] 60
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake Cup】Wine Glass
Aroma】+1.5
(yogurt, cooked rice, nuts, white bean dumplings)
Appearance] Slightly yellowish crystal
[Taste
Body: 2.0
Acidity: 2.0
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 2.0
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Medium
Impression] Beautiful Yamahai Junmai sake.
The aroma is quite subdued and does not remind one of Yamahai at all when just poured, but as the temperature rises, the sense of Yamahai gradually emerges. It is a very beautiful sake.
It is not gorgeous, but its true value comes out when paired with dashi (soup stock) or umami (flavorful) dishes.
When heated, the acidity rounds out and the umami comes forward, making it even more delicious.
Pairing
Bonito Tataki
Yakitori
Grilled bonito
Boiled tofu
Soaked wild vegetables
Repeat Score] 2.0
Rice: 60% polished rice for sake brewing
Sake degree: -3
Acidity: 1.6
Amino acidity: 1.4
Alcohol content: 19.2
Shipping quantity: 1,000 bottles of each size
Heat treatment: No
19 degrees 👊.
Dark and sweet!
Snacks are wild vegetables and 🙌!
Kunigon GOLD Label" by Kunigon Shuzo of Aizu!
Normally, I would not have the courage to buy a four-pack of this level sake myself, but today I was able to find it at the annual "Fukushima Sake Festival at Shinbashi SL Plaza" and enjoyed it.
It was labeled "dry," and to be honest, it's a bit different from my taste,
But the moment I saw it, I didn't hesitate to offer my ticket to get it!
When I took a sip, the clarity was truly exceptional. The taste was so clear that even my dull tongue could clearly distinguish the difference.
At this festival, you can buy a 5-pack of tickets for 1,000 yen, and the gold label is for 3 tickets.
The plastic cup is only 45 ml even when full, but I was still obsessed with this flavor and couldn't help but have another cup.
Zero regrets, rather a great decision.
I hope to see this gold label again next year at the Fukushima Sake Festival.
It has a strong logo design and a strong flavor. I don't know how to describe it, but it's sweet, dark, spicy, and smells like grain.... I don't like it a bit.
On October 9, I attended the Fukushima Sake Festival held in front of JR Shimbashi Station and purchased this Kunikon Yamahai Junmai Ginjo-shu as a souvenir.
It has a clean rice aroma with a hint of sweetness. The gentle sweetness and umami of rice spread pleasantly. Then, the strength that is typical of Kunigon follows, and it is sharp and crisp. I like Kunigon after all.
At the Fukushima Sake Festival, I had both the bronze and gold labels, and was reminded of their deliciousness.
Thank you.
It's my pleasure!
I've been drinking sake for 30 years, and now that I've found this app, I'm trying to recover my memory from scratch again!
Long-awaited trip to Fukushima 🚗.
After 15 years? I finally made it to Fukushima after 15 years?
If I could go to Fukushima,
I would have researched sake shops in advance.
The last time I visited, I was not that much into sake.
I was looking forward to it so much!
I was looking forward to it.
I bought 4 bottles this time.
I will drink them in order.
This one is not so common in my hometown Nagoya.
I don't see it very often in my hometown Nagoya,
I wanted to try it someday.
I wanted to try it someday, so I picked it up the moment I found it.
I picked it up the moment I found it.
It's labeled as "autumnal" but it's relatively refreshing,
It is relatively light.
The umami taste comes out later.
It is easy to drink, but since it is 16 degrees Celsius
If you drink it at a fast pace
you will be in trouble later on.
It was delicious.
Price: ¥2,200
Aizu Shurakukan