Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
(My vote 6.8/10) Drank cold. The consistency of the liquid is clear. The color is a hint of yellow. The olfactory intensity is high, and the continuity is appreciable. The taste on the nose - dominant aroma is of malted rice Koji. The taste on the nose - secondary aromas traces hints of white peach, spring water, spices and melon for a fruity aroma. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of powerful and solid sake. The aroma on the tongue is medium dry. The body is full. The taste intensity is high, and the taste persistence is good. On the palate the aftertaste is of medium intensity. The taste is pleasant. The final mouth sensations of ready to drink. The finish is silky, clean and thirst-quenching. The roof of the mouth recognizes impressions of honey, anise, pear, white flowers, umami and a hint of milk. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk at room temperature (My vote 6.6/10)). The olfactory intensity is normal, and the duration is sufficient. The taste on the nose - secondary aromas traces fruit, coconut and pepper for a light taste. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of robust sake. The body is round. The taste intensity is normal, and the taste persistence is sufficient. The taste is pleasant. Notes of soy, mimosa and a hint of milky linger on the palate. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk warm (My vote 7.2/10). The olfactory intensity is normal, and the olfactory persistence is sufficient. The taste on the nose - dominant aroma is of malted Koji rice. The taste on the nose - secondary aromas find hints of apricot, anise and kiwi for a light taste. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of vigorous sake. The aroma on the tongue is rather dry. The body is full. The flavor intensity is high, and the persistence is good. The taste is very pleasant. The final mouthfeel is drinkable sake. On the roof of the mouth, hints of dried apricot, honey, spices and white pepper linger.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
TAster at Jam. A bit hazy. Eastery, banana nose, like a spicy, estery Belgian blonde ale! Nice acidity, a bit of minerals, sweet but nice stewed fruits. Decent, but the yamahai character is faint.