Masaaki Sapporo
8 points (wife: 7.5 points)
Ingredients : rice(domestic), rice malted rice(domestic)
Rice : Miyamanishiki 80% (Kake rice), Yamadanishiki 20% (Koji rice)
Polishing ratio : 50
Alcohol percentage : 16
Sold at: Jishu Senmaru (Minami-ku, Sapporo)
Shu when opened
Almost no gas
Slightly sweet sake mingled with banana-like top notes.
The same fluffy aroma as on the top, full rice flavor and sweetness spreads with crisp acidity reminiscent of citrus fruits, and finishes with a little bitterness and alcohol spiciness.
The sweetness and the umami of the rice give a strong and solid impression, but the crispness in the latter half of the bottle keeps it from feeling heavy, so it goes well with a meal or on its own.
It goes well with Madachi ponzu, sauteed butter with lemon, garlic shrimp, and grilled sardines.
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