Masaaki Sapporo
8.5 points (wife: 7.5 points)
Alcohol content : 15
Rice polishing ratio : 40
Sake degree : +1
Purchased at Marukoma Onsen Ryokan
Slightly green apple-like aroma on the top.
The same fruity but subdued aroma as the first saké, the soft umami and sweetness of the rice spread gradually with a beautiful acidity, and the slight bitterness and spiciness of the alcohol make the saké finish quickly and smoothly.
It has a good balance of sweetness, umami, and spiciness, and goes well with meals, but is also delicious on its own.
It went well with dinner at Marukoma Onsen Ryokan on Lake Shikotsu, where I visited with my parents-in-law in Nagasaki.
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