loopy
(My impression after drinking it)
This sake is brewed by Taiyo Shuzo, which once became famous for its "Mugen" sake, which won first place in the SAKETIMES ranking. It looks clear and colorless, but if I had to guess, I would say it has a slight greenish tinge. The aroma is banana-like. When you put it in your mouth, there is absolutely no tingling sensation on your tongue. The taste is elegant and refined, sweet and sour. There is no strong rice flavor at all. Everything is neutral. The sweetness is alive in the mouth, but the spiciness lingers in the throat, so the base must be dry. I can understand why it is called the ultimate food sake, as it doesn't show off at all. It lacks the punch of a stand-alone sake, but from the standpoint of enjoying it with food, I thought it was a wonderful sake that enhanced the taste buds of the food. After opening the bottle, I noticed a slight ethylene smell, but I am looking forward to seeing how it changes over the next few days.
Producer: Taiyo Shuzo (Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture)
Rice used: Takamine-Nishiki grown in Daimai, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio: 45
Yeast: Niigata Ginjo Kugo-type
Alcohol percentage: 15
Alcohol percentage: 15% Japan Sake level: Undisclosed
Acidity: Not disclosed
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