“I wanted to like this more than I did. "Officially", this is brewed in a special way that "adds rich complexity to the naturally clean, dry taste". I got the clean, dry taste, but I think I need a few more years as an experienced sake drinker to appreciate the rich complexity. Still too subtle for me. Nothing wrong here, not an expensive sake, but maybe better enjoyed by someone else.”
“There is a lot of great sake in the U.S. and very little bad shu. So faced with so many great choices I’ll often pick a kimoto, yamahai, or nama over most everything else. What this Junmai has going for it is kimotofied Yamadanishiki. Delightfully funky. It paired well with Tebasaki (wings — see my Chef’s Apprentice YouTube lesson) with my Ranch-ish dressing (see the video) and Ghirardelli brownies. John Hornick”
“Inexpensive doesn’t necessarily mean “cheap” or “substandard quality.” For the price ($20) this is a good value. It has a very refreshing taste. Serve it chilled and enjoy with salads and sushi. Or just make your evening special by sipping it with friends glass after glass. Sets the tone at any party. Easy on the wallet too.”
“Aromas of sweet white fruit and fluffy white rice. Medium bodied with a semi sweet rice note and a clean finish. Complex for the price. Love the rice forward nature.”
“Aroma
Sweet fruit, floral. Fluffy white rice.
Taste
Sweet rice. Medium bodied. Clean finish.
A simple yet stunning bottle. Everything I love about sake for a budget price.”
“Sawanotsuru “Jitsuraku” is affordably priced for the budget sake drinker. However, one is not sacrificing quality nor taste. It is a straightforward relatively dry brew. This makes is a classic sake when enjoying sushi. It compliments the dishes; it is not in competition with them. Because t is not “out there” on the fringes of flavored neither earthy nor sweet it is a nice, approachable sake to drink with friends glass after glass. I recommend that you serve it chilled in beautiful, functional shuki 酒器 (ceramic sake vessels). It is also delightful as it warms to room temperature. Enjoy the subtle differences.”
