Shichida Hiyaoroshi Aiyama 75 (2024)
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A beautiful and singular hiyaoroshi: single-pasteurized, Autumn release, seasonal sake. The level of concentration and density feels like a genshu (undiluted, press strength) although it isn't designated as such. Even at 17% alcohol, it is beautifully balanced and even lighthearted.
Dried mango, garnet yams, wildflower honey, peach jam, pineapple upside down cake, sweet autumn spices on the nose.
The palate is similar but with a welcome fullness... white chocolate, sweet potato pie, pecan milk, very light milk chocolate, and then there's this juicy acidity: drippy-ripe mango, anjou pear, mango chutney, and crunchy-sticky honeycomb candy.
I don't recommend heating-- really brings the alcohol out, I feel like it's all I can smell. On the palate there is this lovely apple pie flavor, but unfortunately the alcohol vapors just take over. So stick to chilled or room temp on this one-- delicious either way.
Brewery: Tenzan Shuzo, 天山酒造
Location: Ogi, Saga
Category: Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi
Pasteurizing: Pasteurized once, then low temperature aged over the summer
Rice: Aiyama from Hyogo prefecture
Polishing: 75%
Yeast: N/A
ABV: 17%
SMV: +1
Acidity: 1.6
Super delicious with autumnal flavors, roasted parsnips, curried pumpkin soup, pork chops with apple compote, flax seed crackers & semisoft cheese.