It is a sake that smells of rice, but the most important point is that it cuts through without leaving a lingering aftertaste. This is rare in this type of sake.
I thought it had a strong rice smell and was a bit habitual, but after about a month in the refrigerator after opening the bottle, it seemed to have freshened up a bit. I think it would be delicious if it were heated, but I drink it cold.
Thanks to the rich umami mouthfeel typical of Aizu and the cleanness typical of Gohyakumangoku, only a good portion of the five-year-aged richness is present. It also has a grapefruit-like acidity and a slight effervescence. Delicious.