shitakke
Fruity! It has a firm sweetness and is not heavy, but has a great flavor. Personally, I've always had the image that unfiltered unpasteurized sake is a bit heavy in the mouth, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this one had a very strong flavor. So I was very happy to see that it was a very satisfying drink that kept me coming back for more.
The rice used for this sake is Tamanae (Yamazake #4). It's a cross between the famous Yamada Nishiki and Kinmon Nishiki. It was the first time I had ever heard of Kinmon Nishiki, which is also referred to as "the rare rice. Kinmon Nishiki is from Nagano Prefecture and has a deep and rich flavor. Maybe they have inherited each other's characteristics!
This sake is brewed by a descendant of a relative of the warlord, Kato Kiyomasa, who was an expert in castle construction. Don't be defeated by the natural disaster in Kumamoto!
Someone posted this before, but the label looks like a Japanese national football uniform! Hey.
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