Bright and tropical on the nose. Pineapple, lychee, lots of bubblegum aromas. Something else like basil and anise, as well as something reminiscent of old bars of soap or drawer fresheners.
Bright and astringent at first, but quickly becomes smooth and mellow. Flavours are much more subdued. Much more subtle. More rice with light fruit, and a refreshingly dry finish.
3.75/5
Gohyankumangoku, 70%, kimoto
This sake tastes very elegantly, it is rather spicy and a bit bitter. Both aroma and flavors are quite subtle. It does not feel like junmai with 70% polishing ratio at all. Dry but smooth and creamy. Their Yamahai Junmai was more acidic and complex. The sake is elegant and subtle, but it is not my kind of sake.
Gohyankumangoku, 60%
The aroma is not too fruity and strong. I could smell some pears, a little bit of melon and orange candy. The taste is ratger acid at the beginning, probably due to yamahai starter culture method, then umami comes in full force and looooong savory finish follows. The texture is silky and it is very easy to drink.
I should probably stop drinking it right now or it will be too late.