Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Drank at room temperature. The consistency of the liquid is clear and transparent. The color is straw yellow. Olfactory intensity is normal, and the continuity is sufficient. The taste on the nose - dominant aroma is of malted rice Koji. The taste on the nose - secondary aromas find hints of vanilla, fruit, almond, spring water, umami, mineral and white mushrooms, for a light taste. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of robust sake. The aroma on the tongue is rather dry. The body is full. The taste intensity is high, and the taste persistence is good. The taste is pleasant. The final mouth sensations are of drinkable sake. The aroma in the mouth bears signs of white peach, mushroom, gin, honey and popcorn. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk cold (My vote 6.8/10). The nose flavor - secondary aromas includes hints of floral, spice, white peach, melon and umami. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of a powerful sake. The flavor intensity is high, and the flavor persistence is sufficient. The final mouthfeel is ready to drink. The mouthfeel has a flavor of white melon, fruit, banana, gin, honey, popcorn, spice and umami. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk hot (My vote 7.0/10). The olfactory intensity is normal, and the duration is sufficient. The nose flavor - secondary aromas detect caramel, dried apricot, honey, spice, umami and steamed rice, for a delicate aroma. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of a robust sake. The aroma on the tongue is slightly dry. The body is round. The flavor intensity is high, with sufficient persistence. The taste is pleasant. The final mouthfeel is ready to drink. The roof of the mouth brings notes of melon, fruit, strawberry, mushroom, spring water, resin and pine.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Drank warm. The consistency of the liquid is clear, colorless and transparent. The olfactory intensity is high, and the persistence is sufficient. The taste on the nose - dominant aroma is of malted rice Koji. The taste on the nose - secondary aromas goes towards caramel, coconut, herbs and anise. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of strong sake. The aroma on the tongue is rather dry. The body is structured. The taste intensity is high, and the duration is good, for a soft taste. The taste is pleasant. The final mouth sensations are ready to drink. The roof of the mouth carries notes of pear, dried apricot, licorice, anise and umami. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk at room temperature (My vote 7.0/10). The olfactory intensity is high, and the continuity is good. The nose taste - secondary aromas reveal white melon, dried apricot, anise and mimosa. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of robust sake. The aroma on the tongue is medium dry. The body is full. The taste intensity is high, and the persistence is sufficient. The taste is pleasant. The final mouth sensations are of drinkable sake. The tongue brings notes of hints of white peach, mushroom, honey, resin and white flowers, for a delicate aroma. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk cold (My vote 6.8/10). The olfactory intensity is normal and the way it persists is sufficient. The nose taste - secondary aromas is directed towards vanilla and white peach. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of strong sake. The aroma on the tongue is rather dry. The body is full. The taste intensity is high, and the taste persistence is sufficient. The taste is pleasant. The final mouthfeel is ready to drink. Impressions of melon, spring water, spices, licorice, anise, white flowers, umami and steamed rice are deposited on the palate.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Taster at Jam. Lightly funky, a bit oxidized nose, a bit like a yamahai but not. Rich rice. Rich, sweet flavor, figs and raisins, honey. Lovely for dessert, almost like a Sauternes. Too sweet to drink a lot, but great.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Taster at Jam. Lightly cloudy, rather faint nose or lemon and light cherry. Sweet and smooth, creamy and very sweet with light cherry flavor. Very different.