This is a lightly cloudy sake; before mixing in the lees, the clear upper layer shows a fruity aroma with subtle spicy notes. Crisp yet gentle and refined, it is full-bodied with a silky texture. On the palate, it is exceptionally well balanced, combining a touch of fruity sweetness with refreshing acidity and restrained dryness. Vibrant in flavour, it nevertheless maintains a quiet elegance throughout. The finish is clean, smooth, and lingering.
For the second glass, we stirred the lees into the sake, which brought out more lactic notes, additional sweetness, and deeper umami from the Gohyakumangoku rice. Naturally, the appearance also became noticeably cloudier.
We would strongly recommend serving it chilled. Start with the clear upper layer, then mix in the lees to see how the texture and flavour gradually change. Some people even enjoy it over ice, though we preferred it well chilled, undiluted.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean, medium
Aroma: fruity, spicy
Sweetness: Slightly dry
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium-
Alcohol: medium
Body: full
Flavour intensity: fruity, lactic, rice
Finish: clean, medium
Quality level: very good
For the second glass, we stirred the lees into the sake, which brought out more lactic notes, additional sweetness, and deeper umami from the Gohyakumangoku rice. Naturally, the appearance also became noticeably cloudier.
We would strongly recommend serving it chilled. Start with the clear upper layer, then mix in the lees to see how the texture and flavour gradually change. Some people even enjoy it over ice, though we preferred it well chilled, undiluted.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean, medium
Aroma: fruity, spicy
Sweetness: Slightly dry
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium-
Alcohol: medium
Body: full
Flavour intensity: fruity, lactic, rice
Finish: clean, medium
Quality level: very good