やす☆Warmed H29BY. The mild flavor is impressive and would be good warmed up to lukewarm. The taste is gentle and elegant despite being a matured sake, which is typical of Asahi Kiku.
やす☆This is the first Koshinotaka.
It seems to be a summer sake, but perhaps because it was bottled about a year ago, it has a slight sense of maturity and a rather robust flavor. It was served cold, but I think it is better served at room temperature or warmed.
やす☆When served cold, the fresh acidity of the sake is dominant. As the temperature rises, the flavor increases and the acidity is accompanied by a sharpness that is to my liking.
やす☆The first sip is served.
The aroma is surprisingly subdued. The aroma is surprisingly subdued, and the mouthfeel is petit-fresh despite being fire-aged, perhaps because it is a first sip.
Not only is the 39% polished clean, but it also has a deep, apple-like juiciness that is good. It is not too flashy, and the bitterness finishes it off with a nice cohesiveness that allows it to be served as a mealtime drink.
やす☆The first mountain well.
It has a soft mouthfeel. The crisp, refreshing acidity is impressive, but there is also a sweet umami flavor with apple-like fruitiness.
やす☆The Māka, served in keg draft, which is probably only available here, has an excellent freshness. It has a clear, sweet and delicious taste reminiscent of strawberries.
やす☆It is also a refreshing sake, but its sharpness is gentler than Katsuma's, and it has a soft umami flavor. 55% polished aluzoe gives it a clear and refreshing feeling, but it has no alcohol taste at all, which is as expected of Kuroryu.