Hori
This is my first time to drink a sake from Aichi Prefecture, and my first time to drink a brewer's sake from Aichi Prefecture.
In early January, I learned of the existence of this light nigori through an e-mail from a liquor store, and was intrigued by the fact that it is sold only by reservation, which is not often heard of among Japanese sake, so I immediately made a reservation.
In addition to the limited pre-order, there are many other interesting points about this sake, such as the fact that it is a rare sake from brewer Kuheiji, and that it is made with Hyogo-produced Yamadanishiki, which is grown by a corporation in Hyogo Prefecture.
I was notified of its arrival in late February and received it the same day, but it took me two months to drink it. The label on the back said to drink it as soon as possible, but I kept it at ice temperature, so let's believe it's okay.
Now, this is my first time drinking sake from brewer Kuheiji. When poured into a glass, it has a relatively silky texture, and the degree of nigorigo is slightly thinner than Pocari Sweat. It has a fresh fruity ginjo aroma, and a pleasantly gassy sensation in the mouth. The taste is full and delicious, yet light, and the mouthfeel is clear and refreshing for a light nigori. The impression is elegant and refined.
It is a bottle that I would like to drink again next year.
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