It has a slight pear-like scent with a juicy acidity, followed by an alcoholic sweetness, and a non-sticky umami (some may take it as "bitterness") on the finish. The overall effect is not overly assertive, but rather lightly balanced.
The name "pure black" is understandable, but if I were to use my own expression, I would call it a "beautiful boy's woman's way.
It has a lightness and softness at the beginning, but ultimately has a masculine taste. That said, it is not too strong.
It can be drunk on its own. I think it can be easily matched with various meals.
Sweetness comes to the fore. The aroma is slightly ginkaku, but there is a peculiar bran-like habit in it. It is not unpleasant at all, and is accepted as a characteristic.
As a whole, it has few quirks and can be easily matched with anything. It can be drunk on its own and still be satisfying in its own way.
I bought this sake because I had the impression that "Yamamoto" makes a "girly" sake, which is what I like, at some bar.
The concept of this sake seems to be "Yamahai but refreshing in summer.
As soon as I put it in my mouth, I could taste the umami flavor of the Yamahai. On the other hand, it has a slight acidity, which seems to contribute to its "refreshing" taste. The sweetness is slight, but it is felt in the middle of the mouth, so it is probably the sweetness of alcohol. The aroma is melon-like, but not showy.
In general, it is far from a girly impression. Was it like this?
It is a smooth saké that goes well with some meals, but it is not a saké that I would like on its own.
I think it is a first-class sake, so please don't misunderstand me..!
A gift. Lightly sweet and acidic with low alcohol content. The amino acidic umami (also described as "bitterness") is very slight. It disappears easily. It would be more to my taste if it had some nuance of wooden barrels, but it is a fine sake that would go well with Western food.
It has a pear and melon type gin aroma. The mouthfeel is sweet with no hint of acidity. The light bitterness and umami of the amino acid type linger. A little more acidity is needed to balance the flamboyant Ginga.