Hananomai Katana [1 Koku - 18]

Another junmai ginjo from Shizuoka Prefecture's Hananomai Shuzo. This product isn't listed on their website, though elsewhere it can be read that this has been entered into prefectural contests. Despite a paucity of information on the label (apart from being described as karakuchi, or "extra-dry"), the capsule wrapper confirms that it is indeed JG, and what little information I can find suggests that this is +7 and 15.5% abv. The nose is light, with a sour tropical fruit tang and hints of cinnamon. Entry is sweet but light, very quick transition to dryness, with good acidity. Not much in the way of flavour, apart from a slightly sticky sweetness, and the alcohol is rather prominent, though not quite hot. I usually like karakuchi sake, but this one isn't appealing to me.