Hori
Two consecutive hiyaoroshi from Omine.
Yesterday was Yamadanishiki and today is Omachi.
The Omine label looks simple and informative, but as you get used to it, you can grasp it at a glance because the specifications are classified by the color of the bottle, the number and color of rice printed on the bottle, and the shape of the bottle.
Since this hiyaoroshi is the same raw hiyaoroshi as yesterday's Yamada-Nishiki, the mouthfeel and taste direction are the same when drinking it, but that is why I could clearly feel the difference in the sake rice.
Yamadanishiki was full of umami sweetness, but Omachi has an even deeper sweetness and richness.
If I had to describe it, I would say that Yamada-Nishiki is suitable for meals, while Yumachi is satisfying on its own.
It is very interesting to compare different sake rice varieties, and I would be very happy to see a release like this Omine or the recent Kangiku Discovery Series.
This time it was easier to tell the difference than the Kangiku Discovery Series, which made the comparison more enjoyable. (If it is hard to tell the difference, I would drink too much.)
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