かぶら
Hokusetsu Daiginjo
YK35
As the name suggests, it is a typical gorgeous daiginjo.
It has a mild raw material aroma with citrus like grapefruit.
The greenish smell of brewing alcohol can be clearly felt in the aroma.
Moderate acidity.
Powerful and expansive bitterness and chilly alcohol.
The texture is slightly puffy but not expansive.
It is a textbook YK35, with the name representing the body.
In comparison with Hakkaisan Daiginjo, it is more light and has less umami and bitterness, but this may be the reason why it is said to have a high ratio of exports to production and is popular with foreigners.
At 4,950 yen (tax included), it is not cheap, but the cool bottle design and the name, which now has a somewhat critical ring to it, make it a hot topic, and one that will likely have its own place in the market.
It would make a great gift for sake drinkers of the YK35 generation, or conversely, for the generation that sees YK35 as history.
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