ガルス
From the tip of the camphor tree to the root
This was purchased as a souvenir on a trip to Kagawa. I chose it because I remembered that I had enjoyed it at a ryokan before, and also because it was a limited edition from a brewery.
It has a refreshing acidity, steamed rice, pear, and an alcohol-like aroma in the back. From the neutral mouthfeel, one immediately senses a gentle sweetness and strong acidity, and the same quality of aroma rises to the top. Upon swallowing, the palate is sweet and tasty, then tangy and spicy, followed by a robust lingering finish.
It is brewed with yeast from the sacred camphor tree of the brewery. The change in flavor from fresh to robust, it seems to represent the lightness of the camphor tree's tip to the firmness of its trunk and roots.
The aroma reminds me a little of Shinsei. The lingering aftertaste lingers, so it does not go down smoothly, but it is a sake to be sipped slowly and carefully, savoring the lingering flavors.
★★★★
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