FSB
It's been a month since I registered at Sakenowa.
We opened a full bottle of Niigata Sake at ！！！！
This is a limited time only bottle of Hishiko, a modern brand from Mine-no-Hakubai.
It is 100% Dewa Sanzan, and the green bottle is very intriguing.
It is unfiltered and raw, so when poured, a fine carbon dioxide gas rises.
The aroma is sweet, like boiled sugar, and tart, reminiscent of plum fruit, which makes the back of the tongue squeak.
In the mouth, contrary to the aroma, there is no sweetness at all.
The plum-like sourness in the aroma has a slight sweetness as a base. The mild umami characteristic of Dewa Sanzan can also be felt. Then the pungency of the alcohol comes in and it quickly cools down.
The pungency of the alcohol is the key point. It is not a pungency that makes you feel hot, but a pungency that seeps out of you in a flash, which is well combined with the acidity that is the charm point of this sake. It is not juicy, but it gives a sense of depth to the acidity.
The aroma is extremely sweet, but when you drink it, the flavor is firm yet crisp, and this gap is what I really like about Hishiko.
This is the best sake that combines charm and the identity of Niigata sake.
I love Niigata sake.
Japanese>English