The first KENKUNICHI was served hot.
Cold, it has a strong sharpness. Warmed up, the mild umami expands and the sharpness is still there. I definitely prefer it warmed.
First Matsuo.
It has a classical label, but it is just as beautiful and delicate as the 38% polished version. As the temperature rises, the flavor increases, but there is not much of a subtlety to the taste.
It has a clear flavor that one would not expect from a 70% polished sake, and the sharpness is not bad either. It is good as a food sake. Prefer it at room temperature.
This is the first sake from Mr. Fujioka's era that I have had in about 2 years.
It has been aged in house but is petit fresh. It has a juicy, sweet, grape-like flavor with a good amount of bitterness and a sharp finish.
Senbou on consecutive days. The previous day was fire-aged, and this one is a draft.
It has a freshness, albeit modest. It has a clear and elegant flavor.
I drank the hi-ire sake warmed, but I think this one is better served cold.
I drank it 3 years ago right after bottling, but I drank the home-aged R2BY warmed.
The color is slightly yellow. It has a mild flavor with a hint of maturity, not unlike a 70% polished sake. It also has a sharpness like a sake yeast yeast yeast.
This is also a new R6BY sake brewed jointly with Gikyou. It was served warm.
The 60% polished sake has a delicate mouthfeel, but it is more refreshing and crisp than Senbyo, which is typical of Gohyakumangoku.
New R6BY sake brewed jointly with Gikyo, served warm.
It has a gentle sweetness and umami flavor typical of 60% polished sake. The sharpness is not bad, but it is still gentle. It is good lukewarm.
Drinking at home. Opened the bottle without difficulty. It is a cider with a strong bitterness in the supernatant.
When it is mixed with cider, the milky flavor increases and the bitterness is quickly broken by the bitter acidity. The balance is not bad, but the bitterness is a little strong and dry on the first day.
After a few days, it rounds out a little and a hint of muscat-like fruitiness appears, and the bitterness weakens, giving it just the right balance that we like.