Yamahoushi Junmai Bakurai Karakuchi Namagenshu
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Yamahoushi Junmai Bakurai Karakuchi Namagenshu belongs to the Yamabōshi series and is considered one of the driest sakes produced in Japan.
- Colour / hue
- Pale Yellow
- Clarity
- Clear
This sake pours clear with a faint lemon-green tint. The nose hits you straightaway with ripe fruit notes mixed with floral touches and citrus.
The first sip goes down fairly smoothly with a medium body, but what stands out is the sharp, almost peppery kick that comes through. There's a definite umami presence that balances sweet and bitter, alongside a distinct grapefruit character. The begonia flower notes are subtle and floral throughout.
The finish is clean but leaves a bitter edge on the palate. This works particularly well with fatty or heavily seasoned meat dishes where you need something assertive to cut through the richness. Worth noting that this claims to be Japan's driest sake, and the pronounced bitterness certainly backs that up - not for those who prefer softer, rounder profiles.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: overripe fruit, citric
Aroma: citric, floral
Sweetness: extremely dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium+
Alcohol: strong
Body: medium+
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: citric, steamed rice
Texture: light
Finish: clean, bitter
Quality level: very good
The first sip goes down fairly smoothly with a medium body, but what stands out is the sharp, almost peppery kick that comes through. There's a definite umami presence that balances sweet and bitter, alongside a distinct grapefruit character. The begonia flower notes are subtle and floral throughout.
The finish is clean but leaves a bitter edge on the palate. This works particularly well with fatty or heavily seasoned meat dishes where you need something assertive to cut through the richness. Worth noting that this claims to be Japan's driest sake, and the pronounced bitterness certainly backs that up - not for those who prefer softer, rounder profiles.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: overripe fruit, citric
Aroma: citric, floral
Sweetness: extremely dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium+
Alcohol: strong
Body: medium+
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: citric, steamed rice
Texture: light
Finish: clean, bitter
Quality level: very good