Iwakikotobuki純米酒 雄町 2021BY
Kab
Aged 4 years in 2021BY. The clarification of the rice used is rare, so it must be a leftover from the hanpukai or something. It has a slightly yellowish color and a mild aroma.
At room temperature. Oh, it is surprisingly sweet. Perhaps it is because it is made from Omachi rice. The sugary sweetness is accompanied by the umami of the rice, and the sharpness is quite weak, but it slowly builds up.
After a while, it is heated to 40°C. The sweetness recedes and the bitterness and spiciness become more pronounced. At 40℃, the sweetness recedes and the bitterness and spiciness become more pronounced; at 50℃, more umami and spiciness come out; at 55-60℃, umami mixed with moderate sweetness, moderate but not harsh spiciness, and sharpness without too much bitterness. If you want to warm it up, use a high temperature.
It is a little different from the image of the brand, not good with grilled fish, better with simmered dishes. It is very safe for everyday drinking. There are two extremes: at room temperature or very hot.
Japanese>English