はるきんぐ
Today we are going to try Junmai Nigori from Kirinzan Sake Brewery in Niigata Prefecture.
When you think of Kirinzan, you think of Niigata Danrei Dry Sake. I think it's a major sake, but this is the first time they've released a cloudy sake.
When you put it in the glass, you can feel the sludge and it's very thick.
When you put it in your mouth, the flavor typical of muddy sake spreads.
I thought for a moment that it might be a little different from the image of Kirinzan, which is light and dry. I thought for a moment that it was, but I soon realized that I was wrong.
The umami that had spread in my mouth quickly disappeared and the spiciness came into its own. After all, Kirinzan's sake does not betray its dry taste.
It is said to be seasonal, but this muddled sake makes me think that it would be great to be able to drink it anytime.
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