The first sensation on the tongue is a mild, spring-like sweetness.
Yet, when it passes down the throat, it is spicy and leaves a spicy aftertaste.
and the aftertaste is spicy as well.
The liquid is not light, but slightly thick.
It is not painfully clear, but soft and transparent with a yellowish tinge.
Its complexity gives a sense of the richness of this sake's flavor.
The word "ladylike" came to mind when I drank this sake.
came to mind when I drank this sake.
When you pour it into a glass, you can hear a slight swishing sound.
Fine bubbles float on the surface.
The cloudy white color is beautiful.
If it were poured into a red sloshing sake, it would be very beautiful.
The lees are like powdered snow.
The lees are so fine that the liquid is light.
The refreshing acidity and sweetness are fruity and easy to drink.
It is delicious even when drunk without snacks.
This time, we served it with handmade sweet chestnut kinton (sweetened chestnut-flavored sweetened red bean paste) as a snack.
It was delicious.
Thick and heavy, like amazake. It has a fizzy, sweet and sour rice sweetness, followed by a subtle refreshing acidity and a slight spiciness that leaves a well-balanced taste on the palate.
It really tastes faintly like strawberries.
The lovely cherry color and sweet and sour taste are exactly what the name "Harukoi" suggests, a true springtime sake.
It is delicious, and I bought two bottles to my liking.
I drink it like a dessert sake without any snacks.
It might also be delicious with chocolate.