Hori
I received a bottle of Junmai Ginjo Omachi from Kawanakajima Genmai.
I purchased it at a liquor store in Gunma Prefecture where I stopped by on my summer trip home. It is the same place where I bought Sakiyami the other day.
I knew that it was a hard-to-find brand, so I couldn't believe my eyes when I found it on the fridge. Including this Omachi, I think there were four or five varieties with different specifications. I don't think there was any kind of restriction on purchase.
I was surprised when I drank it. This is delicious. Even if you discount preconceived notions, it is delicious.
Sweet and fruity aroma. The moment it enters the mouth, it gives a sharp impression. After that, there is a rich sweetness and umami, perhaps derived from the Omachi grape. At the same time, the contradictory bitterness spreads quickly, and finally, the sharp spiciness of the alcohol finishes it off.
After drinking it, I looked at the label on the back and was convinced. I had almost forgotten that 16 degrees of alcohol was like this, as there have been so many low-alcohol sakes recently. I like low alcohol, but I now understand that there is a taste unique to sake that can only be achieved with this alcohol content.
Sweet and bitter. It is tasty and spicy. Sharp, clear and clean.
It was a supreme bottle that had the best parts of both modern sake and classical sake.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Good morning, Hori 😃
I'm very thankful for the liquor stores that usually carry Genmai 🤗You're right, there are some tastes that you can't feel unless it's a solid strength 😚.
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Hori
Jay & Nobby, thank you for your comments!
I really appreciate it. We don't get there often, but we will definitely stop by on our next trip home 🚙.
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