Ippongi's Honjozo Comparison, New Label
Aroma of rice, slightly fruity, light aroma
Watery? Sweetness like thin, alcohol can be felt, but it is easy to drink. Compared to the old label, it was easier to drink.
Honjozo old label from Ippongi, Fukui Prefecture
Purchased unsold at a supermarket.
No strong aroma, rice aroma, alcohol.
It was a light, dry sake with a hint of rice sweetness, but without any sluggishness.
Aroma of rice sweetness.
Slightly watery sweetness, little bitterness. Short aftertaste, with a slight lingering aroma of rice and alcohol in the mouth.
There was very little sweetness, and the roughness of the turbidity was almost imperceptible.
It was sharp, dry, and easy to drink.
I was attracted by the appearance of the thunderbird and purchased it.
Light, fairly light impression.
I found it light and fluffy and sweet, with not much of a lingering taste.
I was attracted to the appearance of the cup.
Clean aroma, less sweet
Mouthfeel alcohol, but less stimulating.
The rice aroma lingers in the mouth, but it has a nice sharpness.
It can be served with any kind of food. If only there was a sake shop in my neighborhood, I would keep this sake on hand!
Clean, sweet aroma, gentle lactic fermentation aroma peculiar to Senkyo, sweet chestnut-like aroma that can also be found in Classic Innocent.
Clean, light mouthfeel, well-balanced acidity and bitterness. The lingering aftertaste is shorter than that of the classic.
I like the aroma of Sentori, though it lingers on the palate.
Sweet and sour aroma, unripe strawberries.
Sweet aroma of lactic fermentation over time.
Gentle on the palate, with a sense of thickening.
Sweetness and umami are easily perceived.
A little bitterness in the aftertaste
Fruity and umami sensations are felt and tasted delicious.
Sour and lactic fermentation-like aroma, but the aroma is not strong.
The mouthfeel is slightly stimulating, with sourness, followed by a gentle sweetness and bitterness.
The lingering acidity and sweetness disappear crisply, and the bitterness remains in the mouth, but is not unpleasant
This is my first time drinking Kido, but I found it very easy to drink and suitable for any occasion.
Aroma with a hint of acidity and rice
Mild on the palate, with the sweetness of rice immediately after the acidity.
The aftertaste is sweet like rice glue, but weak.
Fermentation smell is also felt.
There seems to be a preference for sweetness, but it is easy to drink.
First Sharaku
Sour and fruity aroma, clean and clean aroma.
Melon-like sweetness, tropical fruitiness, then a distinct bitterness, and finally a mild acidity.
The bitterness seems to enhance the taste.
I liked it the best among the recent ones.
Clean, sweet aroma with little or no lingering scent
Slightly effervescent, refreshing sweetness, beautiful acidity
Light but tasty without losing its flavor.
We paired it with bitter chocolate, but it could also be enjoyed on its own.
Aroma like a mixture of fruit and yogurt
Sourness, followed by a lingering sweetness.
I preferred drinking it on the rocks or with carbonated water rather than drinking it as is.
Aroma of acidity, gentle sweet aroma like cooked rice, and a hint of alcohol.
Gentle on the palate, but alcoholic
Sourness, thin sweetness
In the mouth, there is a scent of melon, not quite melon, but melon.
It was very easy to drink.
Only 21 degrees alcohol, and you can feel the alcohol in the aroma. Sweet aroma like malted rice, thin melon, a little fizziness, sweetness, alcohol bitterness, nice sharpness.
Easy to drink despite the 21% alcohol content.
My first Senkou Mujin.
Sour aroma with sweet dairy aroma, like Japanese chestnut.
Very smooth on the palate, with a slight sourness followed by a gentle sweetness and finally sourness
Anyway, it can be drunk without any resistance.
Sweet aroma and a little alcohol.
Tastes like ripe melon, not heavy, and the bitterness works well to create a crisp sake that does not leave a sweet aftertaste.
Alcoholic taste is almost imperceptible.
When warmed to lukewarm, it became gentler on the palate and easier to drink.