It has a freshly squeezed petit freshness and a good flavor, and the sharpness is not bad. It is juicy, but not too much, so it can be used during a meal.
The color is pale yellow and the BY is unknown, but it seems to be matured.
When served cold, it is heavy with a sense of maturity and acidity similar to that of a sake made from sake brewed in a traditional sake brewery. When heated, it has a mild umami and a sharpness with acidity. I prefer it warmed by far.
Slightly thickened on the tongue. It is a crisp, dry sake that does not feel heavy at 18 degrees C. It has a sharp sharpness with a slight freshness and crisp bitterness.
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.