Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Premium Junmai Sake from Soto Sake 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
One cup can drunk 4/7/24.
Clear.
Nose is super soft, lightly sweet with some light floral qualities. Mineral and a dearth of acidity yet fortunately no alcohol or raw/sharp notes whatsoever.
In the mouth it's decidedly sweet, soft, lighter in body though not thin. Again, there is a complete lack of sharp or alcoholic flavors, which is a plus, of course. Yet there is a significant lack of acidity here which really brings down the overall picture, as it leaves the sake soft and sweet and somewhat unbalanced and insipid.
labeerinthum (8508) reviewed Premium Junmai Sake from Soto Sake 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
(My vote 7.2/10) Drank cold. The consistency of the liquid is clear and transparent. The color is a hint of 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, white peach, apricot, kiwi and mimosa, for a delicate aroma. 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 persistence is sufficient. The taste is pleasant. The final mouth sensations are ready to drink. The taste is given tones of vanilla, dried apricot, honey, popcorn, anise, white flowers and umami. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk at room temperature (My vote 6.8/10) Drunk at room temperature. The olfactory intensity is high and lasts sufficiently. The nose taste - secondary aromas detects white peach, almond, honey, popcorn, umami and dried fruit. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of medium strength’s sake. The aroma on the tongue is medium dry. The body is round. The taste intensity is high, and the duration is sufficient. The aroma in the mouth bears signs of vanilla, gin, grapefruit, anise, umami and mineral. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk warm (My vote 6.8/10) The olfactory intensity is normal, and the duration is sufficient. The nose taste - secondary aromas detect hints of resin, umami and cooked pear. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of medium strength’s sake. The body is round. The taste intensity is normal and lasts sufficiently. The final mouth sensations are easy to drink. In the mouth the aroma is that of vanilla, melon, mushroom, gin, white flowers and steamed rice.
Benzai (24515) reviewed Junmai Daiginjo from Soto Sake 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Sake shared at tasting. Kinda looks like egg white a little. Hardly any aroma. Flavor is sweetish a bit and it reminds me of lychee. Slight hint of alcohol burn in the finish. Quite pleasant.