This very valuable sake is a special daiginjo brewed in H27BY (2015) and aged in ice at -2°C for a long time.
The harmony of freshness and gravity created by 8 years of ice aging. The fruity aroma of this bottle has a complex and mellow aftertaste reminiscent of cacao and nuts.
Fresh flavor, well-balanced sweetness.
It's also interesting that the rice flavor also comes from deep within.
The sweetness increases when the sake is cooled down quickly, so I enjoyed the change in flavor from room temperature to cold sake.
Winner of the "Highest Gold Award" at the Taste in a Wineglass Sake Awards
Slightly strong 17% alcohol by volume
Fruity aroma that spreads in a glass of wine, juicy and reminiscent of apples and white peaches 🍎🍑.
A "small pleasure" that gently accompanies everyday life with a refreshing aftertaste
The aroma of lactic acidity and rice flavor, typical of Yamahai, rises to the surface. It also has a freshness of the raw sake, which spreads in the mouth with a thump.
Refreshing and summery sake♪
Hyakumangoku No Shiro 100% (Ishikawa's preferred rice for sake brewing)
Polishing ratio: 60%.
Fresh and fruity, with a slightly floral ginjo aroma, a distinct freshness and lightness typical of nama-shu, and a juicy sensation that spreads across the tongue.
The ginjo aroma is less flamboyant, clean and calm. Refreshing like a breeze blowing in a meadow.
It is clear, with little cloying taste, and comes in easily. It is short and sharp, with a refreshing finish.
It is said that the freshly squeezed sake is frozen and stored at minus 20 degrees Celsius with all its fresh flavors, in reference to the ice in the Hakusan Ice House, which was presented to the Tokugawa Shogun in the old days.
I had it on the train on my way back to Tokyo.
It was a relief from the intense heat.
As is typical of daiginjo-genshu, the mouthfeel is rich and full-bodied. The rice polishing ratio is 38%, so there is little cloying taste and the flavor of the rice is concentrated.
Although the alcohol content is slightly high at 17%, the sharpness of the sake allows it to cut through the aftertaste without feeling heavy.
A clean and calm ginjo aroma. The aroma is subdued, but slightly reminiscent of white flowers and lychee.
In addition to the neat, lightness typical of Niigata, it has a gentle flavor and roundness typical of the Garakudai series.
The finish is clear and refreshing.
Cloudy white nigori-shu type, slightly effervescent, with a pleasantly fizzy mouthfeel.
Slightly sweet and sour, fruity. Characterized by an aroma reminiscent of yogurt and lactic acid beverages.
Well-balanced sweetness and sourness, with a refreshing, slightly carbonated taste. Low alcohol content, light, juicy, and not tiring to drink.
The aftertaste is dry and crisp, leaving a mild umami flavor typical of the local rice of Kagawa Prefecture. When served chilled, it is a refreshing and versatile sake that can be used as a mealtime drink.
SunRise has a bright yellow label and a fresh, fruity, sweet and sour taste.
Since it is unfiltered, unpasteurized sake, it has a gaseous and powerful flavor, and is very drinkable.
As the name suggests, the concept is "a sake that cheers you up like the rising sun.
The concept of the "Mori-Ba-Ri" series is to express the individuality of the rice and water to the maximum extent possible.
It has the lightness and clear flavor typical of Gohyakumangoku.
It has a soft and clean aftertaste, making it an excellent match for elegant cuisine.
Smooth mouthfeel with a hint of "soft water" as is typical of sake from Fushimi, Kyoto.
It has a clear aroma and a fresh fruitiness that is typical of Yamagata.
The finish is light and crisp, with a strong sense of umami.
The "Shiroro Taruzu" series makes the most of the purity of the brewing water, resulting in a fresh finish that you will never get tired of drinking.