Kuro Kabuto Muroka Junmai Daiginjo “Samurai Armor Helmet” Tamanohikari

Kuro Kabuto Muroka Junmai Daiginjo “Samurai Armor Helmet” TamanohikariThis sake is produced using a black koji mold, which is used more for shochu production. The nose on this vividly floral sake is made up of sweet rice, clover honey, apple, and peach skin aromas. Talk about a smooth operator! This un charcoal filtered brew is round, fat, and juicy and each sip is like a velvet ride of gentle flavors on a viscous fluid. Behold sweet rice, honey, rich berries, and a tingle of citrus flavors that go with the smooth and

cocktail fare

and rock candy flavors that float along each sip

It’s a brew that requires a ton of extra work – smashing the steamed rice into a paste – to promote naturally occurring lactic acid to help with fermentation

with a hint of caramel

albacore sashimi

and oatmeal elements

The nose on this very affordable premium sake is a collection of strawberry

It’s not fair

This very smooth

grape jelly

The nose is a beautiful blend of flower blossoms

but they all agree that there is a great dry finish that is quick and to the point