This may be my favorite. It is sweet on the palate with a light, refreshing finish that is quick and easy to drink! The aftertaste is like water, not heavy.
First time in Nagasaki! But I drank Hizenhama in Saga.
Since we are from the same old country, I thought I might have a chance to drink Nagasaki sake in Saga, but I hit the jackpot. The Nagasaki brewery has taken over the sake brewed at the brewery originally located in Hizenhama and is now brewing it.
It has a gentle flavor typical of junmai sake. It has a gentle Junmai sake-like flavor and a fruity taste.
Is this really Junmai Daiginjo! It is mellow and rich, but not at all sweet. The word "heavy" is the perfect word to describe this hard-core brew. It goes down the throat like water, and there is no heaviness in the stomach!
I love sake like this that casually and unobtrusively states on the back label that it is "unfiltered, unpasteurized sake" or other true specs! I love the taciturn mischievousness of the front label, which doesn't advertise unfiltered raw sake. No wonder it is so rich and heavy on the palate. I should be a smart sake drinker who can tell just by drinking it, and not be fooled by the label on the front!