A gentle nose with fruity sweetness, showing aromas of raspberry, white peach, melon, and light citrus notes. The first sip is unexpectedly intense. What begins as mild, slightly creamy, viscous, and faintly sweet quickly develops into a lively burst of acidity. Crisp and refreshing, the sake balances its pronounced umami with juicy acidity and a clean, sharp finish. It pairs particularly well with savoury Japanese dishes, though it also complements a wide range of Western cuisine.
We reviewed the Hiyaoroshi variety here.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean, medium
Aroma: fruity, citric
Sweetness: very dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium+
Alcohol: medium+
Body: medium+
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: fruity, citric
Finish: clean, short, crisp
Quality level: very good
We reviewed the Hiyaoroshi variety here.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean, medium
Aroma: fruity, citric
Sweetness: very dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium+
Alcohol: medium+
Body: medium+
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: fruity, citric
Finish: clean, short, crisp
Quality level: very good