Takashimizu, Junmai-Daiginjo-Shu, (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co.,Ltd.)

2022-08-07

Tasting Comment

You slightly feel the flavor of banana and melon. When you drop it in your mouth, the well-round sweetness of rice and umami spread. The impression is very pure. The flavor of banana and melon, ”Ginjo-smell”, follows and lasts long. The style of this bottle is dry and sweet. It is good to enjoy with dish.

Taste Chart

Sweet-Dry: 2/5 (1 is sweet, 5 is Dry)

Fruity-Acid: 3/5 (1 is Fruity, 5 is Acid)

Light-Bold: 3/5 (1 is Light, 5 is Bold)

5℃~15℃

The bottle has the well-round sweetness, so it is good to enjoy with the simmered vegetables in Japanese style.

The light flavor cheese, like Maribo, will part well.

The tips of this Ippon

The brewery is located in Akita Prefecture, one of the most famous rice production areas in Japan. They use the rice that is produced there as possible. They can also enjoy the advantage of water. Akita Prefecture is known as one of the snowiest areas. It means they hold high mountains, which produce fine snowmelt water. The most famous mountain is Shirakami-Sanchi, one of the World Heritage Sites. Snowmelt water is usually soft water. So, the quality of water affects the style of Japanese Sake. Their motto is “Quality First.” They try to brew Japanese Sake that is pure and dry, but also has Umami and good flavor.