Hatsumago Junmai Daiginjo is a premium sake from Yamagata prefecture. Here are some details about it:
- Tasting Notes: Pours clear with a faint silvery cast. The aroma is a surprisingly smooth mix of ripe pineapple, anise, and apple, which blends deftly with the medium-to-full body taste. The creamy, vanilla flavor is supported by a subtle praline hint that ends in an almost spicy finish. No wonder it received a gold medal in the 2015 BTI World Wine Championships.
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Characteristics:
- Brand: Hatsumago
- Brewery: Tohoku Meijo
- Category: Junmai Daiginjo
- Taste Profile: Light & Dry
- Rice Variety: Yamadanishiki
- Alcohol Content: 16.50%
- SMV (Sake Meter Value): +4 (indicating a slightly dry sake)
- Acidity: 1.3
- Recommended Pairing: Sushi, sashimi, and seafood.