The first Dewazakura. Aruzoe 50% polished sake with a clean and refreshing taste. It has a raw but not overpowering taste and is relatively easy to drink.
It has a smooth and clean mouthfeel typical of junodai, but the umami of 17% nama sake comes later with a thump. Sake that is both beautiful and robust.
The first Wakakoma. It seems to be a souvenir from Toyama by a regular customer.
The BY is unknown, but the color is pale yellow. It has a mild sweetness and umami with a sense of maturity. I drank it cold, but I would like to try it warmed.
It has a clear, crisp mouthfeel that finishes with a refreshing acidity. When cold, it is light and dry. As the temperature rises, it reveals a soft umami flavor with a 50% polish.
When served cold, it has a delicious flavor with a raw feel, and is sharp with the acidity of the sake's natural yeast. When heated, it has a sweetness that eases the raw taste.
The palate is clean and crisp, as is typical of Gohyakumangoku. The moderate umami flavor that spreads afterward is not just dry as the label on the back of the bottle says. This is a versatile food sake that can be served cold or at room temperature.