Hori
The first Imi is a standard Junmai Ginjo Blue Label.
This sake is made by Sugihara Sake Brewery, which is well known for being the smallest sake brewery in Japan. I had been planning to buy it someday if I came across it, and I was lucky enough to come across it in a corner of Koyama Shoten.
The aroma of the just-opened bottle is a gorgeous, fruity ginjo aroma. The aroma is reminiscent of ripe apples and pineapples with a strong sweetness derived from koji.
It is an orikarami sake, but first take a sip of the clear part. The mouth is filled with the umami and sweetness that is characteristic of rice. The clear acidity combined with the sweetness completes the pineapple flavor.
When served on the lees, it adds complexity to the umami and makes the taste more full-bodied. The sweetness is also strongly felt, but the bitterness and acidity rise up immediately afterward, so it is not heavy, but rather light and easy to drink. The cool aftertaste of alcohol rinses the mouth, making you want to take another sip right away. The snack was oily prosciutto cream cheese and carpaccio, which went perfectly with the refreshing taste.
Sweet, tasty, acidic, and complex lees flavor. It was exactly what I like. This may be the first time in a long time that I have encountered a great hit saké.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Good morning, Hori 😃.
Congratulations to Hatsushimi-san ㊗️ 🎉!
I knew you were Mr. Koyama! A big hit sake ‼️ we hope to see you somehow too 🥹.
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Hori
Thanks for your comments, Jay & Nobby 😊.
It has some unique aspects that are not too subtle, and may not be to your liking, but it's right up my alley: ⭐️
If you see it, please give it a try: ‼️
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