くいじーぬ
Rice used: 6% Yamadanishiki from Shiga Prefecture (mother rice)
Omachi 94% from Okayama Prefecture (moromi)
Rice polishing ratio: 55
Alcohol percentage: 17
Production date: September 2023
Cold Sake
It has a classic alcohol smell and a full rice aroma.
It has the acidity and robustness of Yamahai.
It has the acidity and robustness of Yamahai, but also sweetness and umami from Omachi.
The aftertaste is bitter and sharp.
The sake maker says it is still young, but it is more than enough to be tasty.
Warmed
The corners have been removed and the aroma and taste are more rice-like, which is also delicious.
I've been drinking mostly fruity sake for a year now, but I've finally gotten around to heating it up.
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