Joe Iacoponi
15.5% alcohol
Yamada Nishiki & Tamakasae rice, aged 3 years
Seimaibuai: 50%
SMV: +3
Acidity: 1.4
Profile: Light & Dry
Tasted at room temperature
Aroma: anise, butterscotch, honey
Taste, front-end: tobacco smoke, anise
Taste, back-end: brown sugar, soy sauce, minerality, slate, umami
This sake has a nice richness and overall balance, with subtle fruitiness. Works well room temperature to slightly warmed, and with lightly umami foods such as ginger, goat cheese, or spinach.