Masaaki Sapporo
7 points (wife 5.5 points)
Rice used : Yamadanishiki
Polishing ratio: 64
Strength : 15
Purchased as a gift from a relative who visited the brewery
Slightly apple-like top
The same subdued aroma as the top, soft sweetness and umami of rice spreads with crisp acidity and a slight bitterness that quickly fades.
It is a junmai sake with a classical feel, more suitable for a meal than as a stand-alone sake.
It went well with asparagus wrapped in meat, herring and Japanese butterbur stew.
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