7.5 to 8 points (wife: 6 points)
Alcohol content : 16
Sake degree : -4
Acidity: 2.0
Amino acidity: 1.4
Rice : Yamadanishiki, Saga no Hana
Rice polishing ratio : 60
Yeast : Association No.7
Gift from a relative
Silent when opened
No gassiness
Slightly sweet alcohol tops
Banana-like aroma mixed with the same aroma as the first rise, firm rice flavor and soft sweetness spreads with citrus-like acidity, and finishes with a slight bitterness and alcohol spiciness.
The sweetness is not as strong as the sake level, but the umami of the rice is impressive, and the alcohol is noticeable and somewhat classical.
On the second day, the alcohol feeling is lessened and the acidity is more like that of white wine than citrus, giving it a nice, moist flavor.
It went well with "Buttered eel with rice topped with buttered rice" introduced on "Zawatsuku", ordinary eel bowl, Simmered Japanese butterbur and bamboo shoots, Potato salad, and so on.
It also went well with Tororo rice, sashimi of tuna and yellowtail, and grilled chicken wings and asparagus.
Satisfaction: ★★★★★
The aroma that wafts through the air as soon as the bottle is opened is a strange scent.
The aroma is not unpleasant, but I have never smelled anything like it.
In the mouth, there is a light sweetness, umami, followed by sourness and finally bitterness.
Everything is in good balance, but the sweetness is the most noticeable.
If we were to compare it to a fruit, it would be Mikka Mikan. It is not a tangerine like Setoka.
I don't feel the melon so much, but I keep eating more of them just like eating mandarin oranges one after another at a kotatsu (a Japanese low table over the fireplace).
I didn't think it was good at the moment I put it in my mouth, but it tastes good slowly.
It tastes great even as a food wine.
I had a bottle of Junmai Oragami Nama Sake by Tocho Mutsugorou before, which was a very gorgeous, sweet and delicious sake, but in comparison, Sawayaka is more refreshing and tasty.
I guess that means the taste is what the name is aiming for.
By the way, there are many breweries I like in Saga.
I opened a bottle of this one that I bought at a Saga Sake event to get my friend immersed in the sake swamp.
The aroma was fresh and pear-like.
The taste is a pleasant sake with a gentle gasiness, followed by a sweetness that spreads gently, and then a umami that quickly disappears, leaving behind a moderate acidity.
Sake with a gentle flavor is very relaxing to drink. ☺️
My friend also drank it and said it was delicious. ⭕️
Good evening, Mr. Kachikachiyama!
Perfect sake missionary work for your friend 😁✨✨.
I haven't had Tocho yet, but it looks delicious 😋!
Gentle sake really relaxes the soul ☺️
