Commentary.
This sake is light, but has a solid core of umami. The crisp acidity in the latter half of the bottle asserts its dry, dry character, making it a summer sake with a clear character.
It is delicious.
Sake on the right in the photo
Image of white wine, refreshingly acidic and clean tasting compared to BLACK.
Uses white malted rice (the main type of malted rice for shochu outside Okinawa)
Sake on the left in the photo
Image of red wine, rich acidity. Seems to go well with steak.
They used black malted rice that was used for Awamori in Okinawa.
It has moderate acidity and a soft mouthfeel.
The sake rice used is "Shizuku Ehime," an improved version of the "Matsuyama Mitsui" variety produced in Ehime Prefecture. It is said to be a variety with larger grains and improved sake brewing aptitude.
The name "Juanshu" comes from the division of Hokkaido into 11 provinces during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). The brewer's wish is to make it a representative sake of Hokkaido.
It is delicious.