ひえだの
This was my first visit to the Juhachimori Sake Brewery. The fact that it's a sake brewery in Okayama is also a novelty for me. I've often heard of sake breweries where the rice is grown, but... I don't know enough about it.
It was sold at the liquor store in my home town, and word of mouth said that it looked a little bit like Zijin, so I was curious and bought it. The liquor store also said that it was their top recommendation.
It's a Junmai Daiginjo made with Asahi rice. The vivid etiquette and the green bottle are also very unique.
The water color is clear.
The aroma on the nose is quite fruity, with a rich green apple flavor. There is a hint of Jikin in the background.
On the palate, there is just a hint of gas, and a thick, sweet apple nuance that sizzles on the palate.
Anyway, the aroma is awesome!
It goes down the throat smoothly and fills the mouth with fruity and juicy patterns, and the aftertaste fades away easily. The alcoholiness is almost imperceptible, yet it's rather sharp. The taste is clear, not hazy. It can be served with meals.
It's been a while since I've hit the jackpot. I can't help but wonder if this is as good as Jikin. I really can't help but wonder if this is as good as Jikoma. No, there's no need to compare. It is quite delicious. My favorite.
This is a definite repeat customer. It's only about 1,500 yen. The cost is so good that it's crazy (a compliment).
If you see it, please give it a try.
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