It has a full-bodied sweetness like brown sugar. The aftertaste is clean and crisp, so it is not too heavy and can be easily paired with food. It is not too heavy and can be drunk easily.
It has a beautiful mouthfeel. It does not push out the dryness of the sake, nor does it insist on the flavor of the sake, but it makes you feel glad to have Katsuma after enjoying the food. While playing a supporting role, it definitely makes its presence felt and enhances the total quality of the food. Since it is not easily available, I think it is a good thing that this sake can be enjoyed at restaurants.
It has a soft mouthfeel. As the introduction says, it has green nuances like muscat. It is finished with junmai (pure rice), so it has a light taste. You can also enjoy a firm sweetness, and while it is very drinkable, it can be drunk refreshingly.
It has a sweetness to it. It has been a little while since it was unsealed, so I think it has lost some of its flavor. It has a fruity taste and is very easy to drink.
The aroma is modern and does not seem like junmai sake. However, when you drink it, you can feel its sharpness and enjoy its junmai-like mouthfeel. It is a sake that goes well with fish and does not interfere with the flavor of the food.
This sake has a strong schwashy, piquant, spring-like brightness. It has a firm sweetness in the mid-palate, but has a slight bitterness in the aftertaste, giving it a spring-like finish.
The finish is not overly sweet and more balanced than expected. For a draft, it has a firm gasiness and a sharp aftertaste that gives it a slender impression. The sweetness in the mid-palate is also moderate and the finish is crisper than usual.
Soft mouthfeel. The smooth texture of the first half is followed by a gradually tingling and stimulating second half. The lingering aftertaste, which fades away while feeling crisp and tight, is enjoyable in a way that is unmistakably Honjozo.
You will enjoy its robust flavor. The sweet mouthfeel, bitter aftertaste, and short finish highlight the balance of the wine. It is easy to pair with a variety of dishes.
Smooth mouthfeel. The finish is exemplary. The bitterness of the aftertaste complements the spring ingredients. The lingering finish is relatively long, making it a sake to be enjoyed while feeling the flow of time in a relaxed manner.
It has a soft mouthfeel. After the sweetness is felt, the bitterness soon follows. This sake is a perfect match for springtime foods characterized by bitterness, and is easy to pair with food.
For Kamo Kinshu, it has a strong sense of gas, which overturns my impression of it so far. It was sealed open, so there is a little hardness left, but it is a sake that makes you want to taste the atmosphere after it has settled down.
It has a very rough taste. It has a gassy mouthfeel and a firm sweetness on the palate. The lingering taste is not too long and disappears nicely, making it an easy sake to match with food.
I think it has a modern finish. Its gorgeous aroma and freshness can be felt even after some time has passed since it was unsealed. The aftertaste is not too strong, making it a very drinkable sake.
You can enjoy a firm sweetness that is also slightly thickened. For Kouei Kiku, the gasiness and acidity are kept low, making it a sake with a robust flavor. The berry-like sweetness and acidity add a spring-like flavor.
I feel a little stronger gasiness. I think it would be better balanced if mixed with oli. It has sweetness and softness on the palate, with a short aftertaste and a slight bitterness that reminds us of spring. I think it will further enhance early spring foods such as plum blossoms and wild vegetables.
Since it is sealed open, it has a strong gassy and fresh feel. The aroma seems stronger and more fruity than last year. It is still lightly finished and very easy to drink.
It has a mild and soft mouthfeel. It has a crisp aftertaste and is well-balanced for Ibaraki, which is mostly dry. It is very easy to drink and has few peculiarities, making it a recommended bottle.