Honmaguro" Junmai Ginjo I encountered in Tokyo.
As the name suggests, it has a sharp taste perfect for fatty tuna.
One sip and I was convinced it was "The King of Fish". 🐟✨
No way... a bottle.
From the moment it is poured into the glass, the aroma of ripe melon and muscat spreads out in a flurry.
The mouthfeel is very smooth, and fruity sweetness and robust flavor coexist in good balance.
The aftertaste is sharp, yet the slight sweet fruitiness lingers in the aftertaste.
Lightly cloudy, unfiltered, raw sake
The aroma is sweet and fruity, like fresh melon or white peach.
In the mouth, the soft texture is followed by juicy sweetness and a hint of acidity.
The aftertaste is light and fruity, but still has an impression of being able to cut through quickly.
Compared to Blue Sapphire in the same series, this wine is characterized by a slightly more floral, bouncy, and youthful taste.
It has a delicate effervescence and aromas of white grapes, pears, and green apples.
The palate is soft, with an exquisite balance of fresh acidity and elegant sweetness.
The aftertaste is crisp and clean, like clear air.
The transparency of the wine becomes even more pronounced when it is chilled.
In the mouth, the juicy flavor spreads first, and the sweetness of the rice can be felt in the fullness of the taste.
The plumpness characteristic of Kuzuryu rice and the sharpness of the acidity are exquisite,
It has a light aftertaste while being very drinkable. It is the very essence of "nama-zake".
A souvenir from a friend's trip to Gifu.
Thankfully we got it 🍶✨.
This sake, made with Abellia flower yeast, has a gorgeous floral aroma.
The fruity aroma of muscat, white peach, and lychee is softly spread with a sweetness like honey from flowers.
In the mouth, soft sweetness and elegant acidity are in harmony.
The palate is full of the rich umami of 100% Yamada-Nishiki, while the finish is crisp and clean,
The aftertaste is crisp and clean, and the overall finish is very well balanced.
On my way back from Taiwan, I bought a green cosmetic tube in the shape of bamboo that I saw at Narita Airport and thought it was interesting.
When I opened the bottle, the aroma was not flashy, but calm, like a breeze blowing in the shade of a tree,
The aftertaste is clean, with a hint of rice flavor.
The clarity of the taste is a reflection of the quality of the water and the care taken in the brewing process.
The flow from rice sweetness to umami to a beautiful aftertaste is so perfect, it's the kind of thing that makes you shut up.
A god of balance that you don't feel the sense of alcohol even though it is 20 degrees Celsius.
🛫✨Sake tasting in the airport lounge... 😉.
This is a "courage not to cut" type of sake!
This is one that dares to leave the "individuality of the rice" at 80% rice polishing ratio.
The aroma is modest,
The aroma is modest, but the umami and slightly bitter astringency that spreads from the first sip is addictive.
Gorgeous x elegant x a little bit glamorous, just as the name suggests.
Full flavor typical of Yamada-Nishiki.
The sharpness is not that dry, but has a good lingering aftertaste.
The "Hourai" series
Autumn nigori sake mellow and mellow! 🍁✨
As the name suggests, the "yamororo" texture is the star of this rich nigori sake, available only in autumn.
The rich milky texture...
A true "drinkable dessert" level of thickening.
Thick in the mouth, but not too heavy.
Moreover, it is a "serious one" with 100% Special A Yamadanishiki and 35% polished rice 🤍.
To-bottle-tori = The best "middle portion" is quietly collected in a single bottle, a very limited and top-quality method of squeezing.
Super elegant and refined
White peach, muscatel, pear
Slightly rummy and white flower nuances
Among the Omine series, "Aki-agari, Kasumi (light nigori), and Omachi" is an explosion of flavor.
First half: juicy juice + Oumachi flavor.
Middle: Slightly full-bodied rice, gentle sweetness.
Second half: Not too sharp, fades out pleasantly
It has a robust umami flavor, as is typical of Yamahai.
It is not too heavy, but has a mellow and thick texture.
The richness of lactic acidity (yogurt-like).
Moderate astringency and acidity tighten the balance.
The second half has a sharpness and does not linger.
The devil's smile on the label already gives off an unusual vibe...and just like it looks, the taste is straightforward and dry. 😹.
The aroma is quite subdued. It has a calm aroma of rice, rather than a floral aroma.
There are also slight nut and white pepper nuances.
Cute on the outside, but super dry on the inside!
Tokujiro" Dai-harakuchi, seriously spicy and sharp.
The balance of rice flavor and sharpness is perfect✨.
A cup like this for a not-so-sweet life.
It has a smooth and creamy texture in the mouth.
While still retaining the graininess of rice that is typical of doburoku,
The balance of sweetness and sourness is outstanding!
The refreshing sourness derived from lactic acidity tightens the aftertaste,
The refreshing acidity from the lactic acidity tightens the aftertaste, making it surprisingly refreshing and easy to drink.
Clear as snow,
Smiling quietly like a mythological goddess.
Fumotwi Yuki Megami Junmai Daiginjo Dry Taste.
It is clear, modest, and yet has a strong core.
When you put it in your mouth, there is a hint of gentle sweetness,
It has a beautiful sharpness that quickly disappears.
It has a dignified aftertaste rather than showiness.