Chokki
Honro no Matsu Koi Yamahai Jikomi Junmai Sake
15 degrees 65％ 720ml 1213yen
I forgot where I bought this sake, but it was the first sake I drank in Nagano.
The first sip of the bottle.
It is juicy. Unlike the impression of the name, the acidity stands out.
The true nature of this acidity is "Nagano R Yeast". It is a yeast that expands malic acid. It is said that 901 yeast is blended with it to make it sharp.
Recently, I've hit a lot of good Yamahai, and this is also my favorite. The denseness unique to Yamahai is matched very well by the yeast. The taste is thick but clear.
I checked the rice and it is made from Miyamanishiki. Most of their products are brewed with Miyamanishiki.
And the price is amazing, 720ml 1213yen including tax!
I thought they were brewing a serious sake with much more sake power than those who just make sour sake with a premium strategy. This sake is mostly consumed in Nagano Prefecture, but in Tokyo it is sold at Okahoshoten in Shinjuku. But when I looked at the Okahoshoten's website, I found that it was closed? I heard it will reopen next year.
By the way, the three brothers of the brewery are YouTubers, but there are only 25 registered users.
I was confused about the border between 4 and 5, but I gave it a 5 because of the overall rating.
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ 20210916
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