JohanbtokyoFresh and slightly fizzy on the tongue right after opening. Taste is tropical fruits mixed with rice sweetness. Acidity and sweetness is in excellent balance. There is a hint of bitterness in the finish as well to balance up things. Why can’t all sake be this good? 4.75/5
JohanbtokyoAbe Takane-nishiki Pink label (tank lot nr 2) from Abe Shuzo in Niigata prefecture. Unpasteurized. Rich pineapple and peach flavors. Fruitiness, rice sweetness and acidity in good balance. Finish is clean and short, making it refreshing and very drinkable. Relatively low ABV for a sake - 13%. I am not a big fan of the traditional “light & dry” Niigata style, but this sake is among the best I have had.
JohanbtokyoBubbly and cloudy. Thick rich mouthfeel. A bit sweet - ripe melon and banana fruitiness - backed up by bitterness and umami. The flavors continue to linger on the tongue for a while. Good with
mapo tofu. 3.75/5
JohanbtokyoFresh and slightly fizzy on the tongue right after opening. Taste is tropical fruits mixed with rice sweetness. Acidity and sweetness is in excellent balance. There is a hint of bitterness in the finish as well to balance up things. Why can’t all sake be this good? 4.75/5
Johanbtokyonot as fizzy as Aiyama - but a little bit. Taste is richer, more fruity and sweet but not too sweet. Acidity there to back up as well. Lovely balance. The flavors linger a while on the tongue in the finish. Masterpiece. 4.75/5