It has the freshness of a pure sake with a clean taste without any clutter. They use the technique of scraping the rice in its original shape, which is even higher than flattening and polishing.
It is interesting that recently even long-established companies have been producing sake in a modern style. The mouthfeel is citrus sweetness and acidity, and the finish is cut by bitterness. It has a slightly aged feel.
It has a fruity mouthfeel, a firm acidity and astringency, and a good sharpness. It is an unfiltered, unpasteurized sake, but the low alcohol content is also appreciated.
Urakasumi has a hard-edged image, but this one has a fresh, citrusy flavor, as it is billed as a summer sake. Still, it has a well-balanced flavor that accompanies meals.
This is a rare first time for me to drink sake from Miyazaki. I thought it would be rich because of the hot region, but it is indeed a junmai daiginjo, clean and gentle.