Dewatsuru Kimoto Junmai [1 Koku - 43]

Dewatsuru Kimoto Junmai from Akita Seishu, also producers of the Kariho line. These two English websites, by the way, only list a small portion of their output, but even this particular sake is only listed on the Japanese language site.

Miyamanishiki and the local Menkoina rice, milled to 60%, SMV +3, acidity 1.6, and 14.5% abv. Light but creamy-sweet nose. Paradoxically rich and full-flavoured - a little earthy, with caramels and chocolate initially, yet clean and cleansing, with nice mineral waters and a very very late prickling of bitters and acidity. The longer you wait, the cleaner the finish gets, with an all over sparkle and even later on, some sweet musky melon. Full-flavoured, so it's hard to say if this is a product of its kimotosity or the regional style. Tasty, either way. And now, a little something, um, seasonal:



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