デビル
Brand Name] Kikuhime Yamahai Junmai
Sake Brewer] Kikuhime Limited Partnership (Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Type of sake: Junmai-shu (Yamahai brewing)
Rice used: 100% Yamadanishiki (special A district) produced in Shizumi-cho, Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Rice polishing ratio] 70%.
Alcohol content】16%.
Sake Cup】Tasting Glass
Aroma】+1.5（Yogurt、steamed rice、nuts、narazuke)
Appearance] Yellow crystal with a slight amber tinge
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 2.5
Acid: 2.5 lactic acidity predominant
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 2.5
Bitterness: 2.0
Aftertaste: A grain-derived umami, acidity, and a burnt bitterness that lingers for a long time.
Impression] Classical umami dry mouth.
It has a complex aroma that is typical of Yamahai, although it was given to me blind. I could even predict the brand name (laugh).
The acidity is strong, but the wine has a sense of maturity and volume, and the umami that is typical of Yamada-Nishiki is expressed powerfully.
I paired it with a dish using cream cheese, but the unique heaviness was removed and the umami was brought out even more.
Repeat Score: 1.5
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