Hori
For the first sake of the year 2025, we decided to start with Hanamup.
It is a Junmai Daiginjo made from Yamada Nishiki.
Hanamup is a sake that I was very impressed with when I had it for the first time about two months ago. Last time it was a junmai sake from Rikuwada, and this time it is a junmai daiginjo from Yamada Nishiki. Both are single-batch fire-refining. This time, too, I was lucky enough to find a four-quart bottle.
The initial aroma is a gorgeous ginjo aroma. It has a sweet, fruity aroma that attracts the senses. The taste is fresh and fruity, just like the Rikuwada. The rich sweetness and umami flavor fills the mouth and makes you feel happy. Immediately after that, a spiciness that can be felt with a touch of bitterness rises up, and it finishes cleanly with a pleasant, tangy stimulation.
Sake that is sweet until the aftertaste is delicious, but I also love sake that has the spiciness and sharpness that only sake can have. I wonder if the basic design of Hanamup is to have this sweetness and umami, followed by a spiciness and sharpness. I will try other types when I have a chance.
(I heard that Takagi Shuzo of Jyushiyo was involved in the birth of Hana Yuu. The official website indicates that Takagi Shuzo introduced Omachi and Rikuwada to the brewery, and that he must have given some advice on brewing. It seems that the Takagi Sake Brewery was also responsible for the naming of Hanayuyuu, and the site also expresses gratitude to the Takagi Sake Brewery for their assistance in the creation of the sake).
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Happy New Year, Hori-san 🌅!
It is a little bit expensive Hanamup, which is called "aristocrat's sake🌹 by some people in the sake world! It's a perfect bottle to start the new year with 🤗.
Thank you for your continued support this year: 🙇🏻🙇🏻♀️
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Hori
Happy New Year, Jay & Nobby 🎍.
I didn't know they were called that! I do remember thinking it was a bit expensive, but it was delicious without the slightest regret 😊.
I hope it's nice to see you here too!
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