Chokki
Ichidai Yayama Sparkling
11-12% 375ml 990yen
I bought Yayama because I wanted to bring a small sparkling sake as a souvenir. Of course, I also bought one for myself.
Opened the bottle. A pleasant psshhhh sound.
I think sparkling sake is often made sweet, but this one is much drier. There is almost no umami or sweetness, and the finish is dry. The aroma is slightly muscat-like.
For a moment, I thought it tasted a bit bland, perhaps because I like sake with a strong flavor. However, I like soda that is not sweet, so I switched my mind to that and tasted it through my throat.
The sake is junmai (pure rice), but since it is carbonated, it is not labeled as junmai sake.
Of course, a glass of wine is recommended. It is good with all kinds of dishes from sashimi to yakiniku (grilled meat).
Chugoku Brewery has changed its name to Sakurao Brewery and Distillery from 2021.
Rating 3.0 (out of 5.0) 20220323
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