Freshly opened. It has a strong gassy feeling and a weak carbonation. It is a very easy-to-drink sake with excellent balance between the sweetness of the Ori. As the temperature rises, the gaseous sensation subsides and the sweetness of the cucumber can be enjoyed, so it can be enjoyed in different ways at different temperatures.
It is a calm sake with little gasiness. It has a strong sense of lactic acidity, like yogurt. After the mouthfeel, it flows smoothly and disappears nicely. I have never liked this type of sake, but I found it easy to drink due to its low complexity.
The juicy sweetness can be enjoyed well. It has a soft, modern taste and is not unlike Nagano sake in a good way. It is very easy to drink and delicious sake.
The acidity of Gohyakumangoku is well utilized, and it is finished in the style of Hana-yoso. It also has a tropical flavor, but with a crisp bitterness in the aftertaste, giving it a very good sense of balance. When paired with fried foods, the bitterness in the aftertaste is pleasant and can be enjoyed with the food.
You can enjoy the sweetness and fresh piquancy typical of new brews. The lingering aftertaste is like NEWBORN, and it is a nice, firm feeling. This is a sake that I want to drink every year at this time of year.
It has a lactic, yogurt-like aroma. The lactic acidity is an accent that raises the quality of the sake, as it is calm and has a full-bodied, thick overall quality. It also has a delicious flavor, making it a sake that can be enjoyed well on its own.
It has a sharp taste. Compared to the regular off-dry, the fullness of the mid-palate is somewhat restrained, giving it a sharp taste. It is particularly slender among the off-dry wines of previous years. It is a good match for Japanese food, even more so than the usual Nakadori.
Although it is called Retro, it does not feel very retro. Nevertheless, the sourness of Senkou is still present and the characteristics of the brewery can be felt. The acidity is not spiky, so the overall impression is calm and easy to drink.
You can enjoy a refreshing yet sweet taste. It has a fruity aroma and a fresh taste typical of nama-zake. It is very easy to drink and has no peculiarities.
It has a refreshing taste. Although there is some oriki mixed in, the sweetness is not too strong and the taste is clean and refreshing. It is an easy-to-drink sake that goes well with food.
It has a fruity and soft impression compared to the regular Nakadori. It is light and easy to drink. It has a mellow mouthfeel and does not have a very long aftertaste, making it a good sake for beginners.
This sake is fruity and easy to drink. It has a slightly bitter aftertaste, which gives the impression of being differentiated from Gokujo Morohaku. The sweetness can be enjoyed in good balance, so even beginners can enjoy it.
You can enjoy the umami of rice with a gusto. Because it is Yamahai, it has a brown sugar-like sweetness and umami flavor, making it a very drinkable sake. It has a profound sense of gravity, so it is a sake that will give you the satisfaction of having drunk sake.
This sake has a very pleasant sense of balance. The sweetness and lingering sharpness further enhance its drinkability. It is an all-rounder sake that can be enjoyed in a wide range of ways.
The aroma is subdued. The acidity is strong and gives the impression of Yamahai. The aftertaste is slightly bitter, and the overall impression is soft yet crisp. It opened a new door for me, as I do not often have the opportunity to enjoy Oita sake.
Although it is a junmai daiginjo, it has a very good sharpness on the palate. The impression is that the sweetness typical of daiginjos is felt afterwards and disappears without a hitch. It is well-balanced and easy to drink.
The aroma is subdued. From a light mouthfeel, a firm umami flavor can be gradually tasted. The aftertaste is perfect for pairing with Japanese cuisine.