Tamagawa Shizenjikomi Yamahai Junmai Daiginjō Gyokuryū Muroka Namagenshu

A slightly fruity nose, more restrained than expected, with notes of green apple, pear, and a hint of citrus. The palate is smooth and well-rounded, with a full body and a velvety texture. It is clearly in Tamagawa's style, though more refined and polished than many of the brewery's fuller-bodied releases. The texture is soft and enveloping, with a balanced mix of gentle sweetness, richness, citric acidity, and pronounced umami. The finish is clean and of medium length, with a light citrus edge. Over the following days after opening, the body and texture remain consistent. The creamy character stays intact, with a slight increase in citric acidity.

This bottle, and particularly the ishobin, comes at a price that does not make it an everyday indulgence, but it's well worth it for that special occasion. In our case, it was the celebration of Golden Week.

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Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean, medium
Aroma: fruity (green apples, pears), citric
Sweetness: slightly dry
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium+
Alcohol: medium+
Body: full
Flavour intensity: medium+
Flavour characteristics: green apples, pears, citric
Finish: clean, crisp, medium
Quality level: excellent