Purchased at a convenience store on a business trip to Sapporo. To be honest, I did not expect it to be as good as I thought it would be. The aroma is restrained and the flavor is robust. It was a nice and refreshing drink.
I was very pleased with the taste.
Koshihikari 90% polished rice. It is full of the fruity taste that is typical of Kangiku, without being cloying at all. The sweetness and umami can be tasted and enjoyed.
★ "Koshihikari" is a Japanese word meaning "sweet and delicious.
It is said to be the first place winner of the Kura Master President's Award. I had never heard of this brand, but the owner of the liquor store recommended it to me and I bought it. It has a gorgeous aroma and an elegant, thick texture. It is not light, but has a good umami flavor and I felt it was well balanced.
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The main purpose of my business trip to Chiba was to obtain my favorite Kangiku, which is distributed only in Chiba. It is a refreshing sake with a lightness typical of Kangiku. It had a strong acidity and a calm taste.
The cork popped the moment the clasp was removed. The aroma is restrained and the taste is soft and complex. The value of pesticide-free, fertilizer-free, yeast-free sake is beyond comprehension, but it was delicious.
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The aroma was subdued, but the flavor was umami with a refreshing taste typical of Hachisen. The rice used was prefectural rice that took 12 years to grow, and it was a memorable bottle.
I may have put it down too long after purchasing it; I was trying to time it right because 1500 ml is too much to drink without a few people. The elegant and refreshing impression is common, but the fresh taste is a little dull.
A series of seven breweries in Miyagi collaborate to brew this year's Hakurakusei style. This year's Hakurakusei style has a fresh aroma for a Hakurakusei. It has an elegant sweet taste with a nice crisp aftertaste.
The taste is elegant, sweet, and has a nice aftertaste.
Another brand from Nishida Shuzo, which is the first Tasake I've ever had. It is refreshing and easy to drink. A little tangy on the tongue. The sharpness is good, but the umami is not so good.
The aroma is subdued. It has a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, making it very easy to drink. It is a refreshing sake just like the label.
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Coincidentally, Omachi follows. It is said to be a limited edition, made by directly bottling the middle bottle from the kamekuchi and storing it at low temperature for six months. The aroma is strong and robust on the palate, and it leaves a firm lingering aftertaste.