Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai [1 Koku - 12]

From Okunomatsu Shuzo in Fukushima Prefecture. Fukushima rice milled to 60%, SMV ±0, acidity 1.4, and 15.5% abv. Sweet and sour nose, banana and rice pudding. On the palate, this is quite full and round, lots of grainy sweetness, especially pronounced at room temperature. Good late acidity and bitterness helps bring this back to centre - taste of two halves. Pleasant and nicely balanced with a good chill, but with even a little warmth, sweeter than I prefer.