susan
Limited distribution within Niigata Prefecture
Cold sake first
Deep snow in winter and fresh green in spring
It was chilled to almost 5 degrees Celsius, but it was as strong as ever. Melon. Melon syrup. It's clean, dry and slightly sweet. When swallowed, it has a very moderate bitterness and sourness.
Next, 45°C.
Clear air. Falling snow.
Drink. Loosely and smoothly in the mouth. Super dry. The rice explodes. Bitterness spreads to the whole tongue. There is no sourness or sweetness at all. When you swallow it, your throat will be tightened with astringency.
Next, 55℃.
The rice-flavored alcohol stands out.
The explosion at 45 degrees Celsius has subsided and the balance has been achieved. The strong alcoholic sensation is characteristic of Niigata's local sake. It has a strong richness that gives the illusion of Yamahai. The acidity has come out. However, it is somewhat light. As you swallow, the rice aroma rises quietly.
At the end, the temperature is 65℃.
It is as if you are standing in a candlelight mantle in the falling snow.
Drink it. It flows easily into the mouth. It is a dry sake that is simply made with rice and alcohol. A little sourness and bitterness. When you swallow it, you can just feel the rice
Perhaps it's because I've been drinking a lot of sweet sake lately, but this kind of classic sake really stings.
I know that the home of my heart is in my hometown (kokyo). No matter what kind of delicious sake I encounter in the future, I will always love the sake from my hometown.
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