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I had a Junmai Ginjo Omachi from Hanamup.
Hanayu is often talked about in relation to Jyushiyo, but having never had Jyushiyo, I could only imagine Jyushiyo while drinking Hanayu.
This year, I got my wish and was able to drink Jyushiyo, so I can compare them for the first time.
This is just a comparison between this Junmai Ginjo Yumachi and the Jyushiro I have had, but is it as similar as it sounds? I am not sure if they are as similar as I would like to think at this point.
If sake is classified into four categories, they are probably in the same category, but if you don't know the relationship between the two, I don't think there are many people who feel they are similar. My impression is that it is a delicate Jyushiyo and a powerful Hanayou.
It has a rich sweetness and deep umami. It has a deep and heavy flavor, but it seems to be balanced by the bitterness and sharpness typical of Hanayu in the latter half.
The Akita Sake Komachi Nama Sake we had previously was a bit gentler and had a milder aftertaste, so it may have been closer to the atmosphere of Jyushiyo than Yumachi. Even so, I don't think it was at the level of similarity.
Even though Jyushidai was involved in the birth of Hanayu, the place, water, and people are different, so I think it would be unnatural for them to be similar.
In conclusion, both are delicious.
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