Ippakusuiseipremium 2020
susan
Cold sake
It is surprisingly clear. Almost like water.
Drink. Is it fresh water? It goes in so easily that you think it is fresh water, and the sourness stands up immediately. Immediately after that, the sweet taste like a candy gradually increases. It has a slight apricot aroma. When you swallow it, it disappears leaving a refreshing bitterness, but the sweetness lingers.
45°C
Sweet rice aroma and a little dustiness
Drink. Loosely. There is a time difference until you feel the flavour. The aroma of grilled straw, bitterness and richness. Gentle but strong sweetness. However, it is not sticky and has a pleasant thick sweetness. After swallowing, the aftertaste of bitterness and richness continues.
55°C
The flavor of rice explodes. Deep. Deep.
Drink. Smooth. Sweet and bitter. You can feel the sourness at the back. When you swallow it, all elements are united.
65℃.
It is fragrant and clear. At dusk in winter, you can see the steam rising from the kitchen chimney of an old house in the snow.
Almost the same impression as 55℃. The only difference is that it feels watery overall. When you swallow it, the sourness seems to stand out more.
I don't feel any special characteristic element. If I had to say, I would say that it has a good balance and stability.
I just can't help it, I just can't help this sake! But it's just plain good. How you perceive this "normal" will change your evaluation.
I don't think I'll be repeating it. I want to try many other sakes.
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susan
The fact that they don't dare label it Junmai Daiginjo shows their absolute confidence.
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