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Sake from Iwate
SHISORA Junmai Ginjo Hatsushibori Gohyakumangoku
This is a sake from Iwate. It is a limited brand of Japanese sake launched in 2021 by Shiwa Shuzo, a brewery in Shiwa Town, and is not well known, but it is a modern sake. This sake is made with Iwate yeast "Giovanni no Chikusa" and rice "Gohyakumangoku. As a Kenji Miyazawa lover, the name "Giovanni no Chosasen" is perfect.
After I bought it, I noticed that this sake was made in February 2022. It has aged quite well at the liquor store. So please use this sake's rating only as a reference.
When you open the package, you will find a gentle fruit aroma. It tastes slightly sweet and sour in the mouth. The sweetness is stronger than the sourness. The yeast called "Giovanni's Research" does not seem to produce much sourness, and it may be like the "Ogawa Yeast" from Ibaraki Prefecture. It has a good mouthfeel and disappears quickly, which may be similar to Raifuku or Urasato. It is not gorgeous, but it is easy to drink because it is not alcoholic and has a gentle mouthfeel. It is delicious!
Next time, I would like to try the new sake.
Degree of liking 10/10
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