Light aroma with hints of dried fruit, steamed rice, a touch of floral notes and spice. Nagaragawa's Chōkarakuchi, unfiltered and undiluted, is soft, with a creamy texture and a fairly full body. It is a distinctly dry sake—noticeably drier than the Minakata Gokukara Junmai tasted earlier—yet the smooth mouthfeel carries a faint sweetness that balances the dryness. At 19% ABV, it has a clear strength, leading into a long, clean finish with a slight tingling edge.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: medium+
Aroma: steamed rice, dried fruits
Sweetness: very dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium
Alcohol: strong
Body: full
Flavour intensity: medium+
Flavour characteristics: rice, dried fruits
Texture: creamy
Finish: clean, long
Quality level: very good