There is leesiness, and the sweetness of the unrefined sake is felt at the end of the bitterness.
A fruity aroma can also be detected, making one think that it is here to announce spring!
The first attack has a melon-like aroma.
However, the taste is dry with little sweetness.
The alcohol content is strong at 16 degrees, and it is fruity yet dry, a single bottle of this wine can have many different faces!
10 year old sake
At room temperature, the sweetness and umami of the rice is not so apparent....
However, when heated, the sweetness of the rice and the flavor that had been dormant were awakened by the warming!
Compared to the regular Koei Kiku, this sake had a natural effervescence unique to unfiltered nama sake, and the unique acidity was suppressed, making the sweetness stand out in this cup!
Last year, I couldn't drink it because I missed the timing...
This year, thanks to the fact that I was always watching for its release, I was able to purchase it!
This year's Snowball has less sweetness than in previous years, and instead, it has a tangy bitterness.
It has a grapefruit-like bitterness and tartness that reminds one of the arrival of winter!
It has a hint of fruity flavor, but because it is a junmai daiginjo, it comes in easily.
It has been a long time since I have had such a refreshing taste without any peculiarities.
It is the best cup of sake I have ever had!
Slightly effervescent, fresh first attack!
Then comes the grapefruit-like acidity and bitterness!
It's been a while since I had a hiyaoroshi, but this freshness makes it an irresistible drink!
Mouthfeel is refreshing.
A hint of melon flavor.
However, at the end, you can feel the richness unique to Omachi, and this is a cup that can be enjoyed in many ways!
I like the richness of Omachi, but the unique sweetness of the rice is brought out while keeping that richness in check.
A perfectly balanced cup so that one does not get tired of drinking it!