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Ibaraki Sake
Urasato Prototype4
Urasato Junmai Namaishige
This is a test sake produced by the Urasato Sake Brewery in Ibaraki.
We bought two kinds and compared them.
Urasato Prototype 4 is made using a method invented in the Meiji era (1868-1912), which was later abandoned. Chikara Urasato, the brewery's toji, explains how it is made on his Instagram and X. In short, it seems to be an unusual way of making sake. In short, it seems to be an unusual way of making sake.
Urasato Junmai-Namaishige is a method of making sake using the original sake yeast invented in the Edo period (1603-1868). I had high expectations for this sake, as I have recently been enjoying junmai namaisho mashike sake.
Both sakes have a ripe aroma of purple grapes, with Prototype 4 having a stronger sweetness and a lower alcohol content (12%), making it easier to drink. The Junmai-Nikagashi has a similar sweetness, followed by sourness and bitterness, which comes quickly.
I prefer Prototype 4, but when I drank Junmai-Nikohashi after a few days, the taste became more coherent and the sourness and bitterness mellowed out and became very tasty. I think the Junmai-Nikahashiroshi can be served hot.
Conclusion: Both are delicious!
Degree of liking 10/10
Japanese>English