flos_lingua_est
Collection Review 49
This is the first time I have had Yamashiroya's nama-shu in a row since the last time I drank the nama-kumi-nama.
The nao kumi had a pop taste for a Yamashiroya sake. I would be happy if they make it one of their regular offerings. Now, is this one really...?
When I tried to drink it...wow! Is this really a Yamashiroya? It's so thick! It has a magic ink feeling that makes you feel like a banana. The mouthfeel is also very lively, and the umami comes forward with a bang right from the start. You would think that such a strong umami would be sweet, but this is Yamashiroya, and it is not sweet at all.
There is no lactic acidity, but the acidity gives it a freshness that makes it surprisingly easy to drink.
After the third day, the vigor of the first day is reduced and the sake takes on a calm, umami flavor, and you can drink it without thinking.
I have heard that Koshi Meizou's locally distributed sake "Ichisou" is gorgeous and rich, so perhaps it has a similar taste. I would like to try Ichinozo someday.
I was surprised that Yamashiroya was so different from what I expected, but I was very satisfied with the taste as a different sake!
Japanese>English