From my sake backlog. Small cup from Vinmonopolet. Clear pale golden without any head. Aroma is quite average for typical Junmai sake. Smooth rice, slightly citric fruity, hint of melon and moderate yeast impression. Taste in the same direction, soft and smooth rice, a bit of citric fruit, hint of melon and grapes, umami, not much yeast and some alcohol. Balanced body with moderate aftertaste. Decent and food friendly sake.

300 ml bottle from Yamaya. Not the “Bambi Cup.” Nice spicy nose of rice and koji. Pepper, flowers. Slightly yellowish, a bit icy. Somewhat funky flavor at first, rice, peppery, koji, dust, a bit of warm sweetness but a dry, fiery finish. Decent, light, clean, not all that super flavorful but good enough.