別嬪純米 White Edition 2023BY
Kab
It is a brand with an image of heated sake, but it seems to be brewed by the brewer's son, so the image is a little different.
We started with the heated sake at 40°C (104°F). The aroma is quite spicy at first, followed by the umami of rice. After that, the umami of the rice gradually comes through. At 45℃, the spiciness is quickly snapped off again. At 50°C, the bitterness becomes even stronger, so the best temperature for heating up is 40°C or 45°C.
On the second day, serve cold. The lemon-like aroma is subtle. When drunk, it has a lemon or orange flavor, with a fair amount of acidity and a little bit of sweetness. The sharpness is bitter rather than spicy.
At room temperature, there is not much change from the cold sake, and the fruity flavor stands out a little and so does the umami.
It is not dry with umami, but it is quite dry. It is not too heavy and seems to go well with a variety of dishes.
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