Yaegaki Shuzo
Yaegai Junmai Ritsu
A brewery in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Koji rice "Yamadanishiki", Kake rice "Gohyakumangoku".
65% polished rice.
Elegant and light aroma, gentle umami of rice, crisp acidity, and light aftertaste.
Light and elegant aroma, gentle rice flavor, crisp acidity, and a light aftertaste.
#Sake
This sake was given to me by a friend because it is reasonably priced and delicious. It has a mild aroma and a delicious taste of rice. When drunk chilled, it has a strong sweetness, and when heated, you can taste the umami of the rice. It can be enjoyed with a variety of meals.
Yamadanishiki is used for the koji rice and Gohyakumangoku for the premium rice. It has a soft texture and a subtle fruity flavor that is typical of Junmai Daiginjo.
I bought it because it won the gold medal in the heated sake contest. It was a modest sake in every way, and it was "the" heated sake for eating. Umami, acidity, sweetness, maybe half of Shinkame? It may be similar to Niigata sake.