A sake tasting set of Daruma Masamune each matured at either the bottom of the ocean or inside the brewery. From the minute vibrations of the sea to the serenity of the brewery, taste how the different environments affect the maturation of sake.
Daruma Masamune Undersea Aged Tasting Set
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- 10,000 – 49,999yen
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- Golden yellow
- Non-vintage
- Throughout the meal
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- Alcohol:15-16%
- Volume:720ml
[ Drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law. ]
A sake-tasting set of Daruma Masamune, each matured at either the bottom of the ocean or inside the brewery.
Each sake in the two-bottle tasting set is a Junmaishu brewed in 2022 specifically for maturation.
The Undersea Aged Sake matured for approximately six months from November 2022 to the end of May 2023 at the bottom of the ocean, currently 15-20 meters deep off the coast of Nakai, Minami-izu.
It is thought that during its slumber at the bottom of the ocean, minute vibrations pass through the bottle and create a milder taste profile.
The brewery-matured sake is matured in the usual maturation location inside the brewery.
The set enables you to slowly enjoy the different flavor profiles that two very different maturation locations create.
*evaluation comment references the Daruma Masamune 3-Year Matured sake.
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Type Junmai Rice polishing ratio 70% Yeast type Association No. 7 Ingredients/raw materials Rice/rice malt Rice type Nipponbare Gohyakumangoku Origin of rice Gifu/Shiga Toji(Brew Master) Hisashi Shiraki Assemblage 有
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Tasting comments
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Hidekazu Ishiwata
(Former National Tax Bureau Chief Appraiser)(Maturation in the cellar)
The flavor on top is reminiscent of soy sauce or miso, and when you take a sip, the volume of amino acids hits you.
Rich and full-bodied. The sweetness of the melted rice is prominent in the umami. A wild impression is left.
(Aged underwater)
Caramel vanilla, elegant aged aroma with a slight burnt nuance.
A rich sweetness like melted sugar.
The aroma that lingers in your nose is complex with microbial nuances. The aroma is softer than that of sake aged in a warehouse, perhaps due to the unique vibrations of the ocean. This creates a unique aroma.
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Akiko Toda
(Director of ITTEKI, Japan Sake and Meat Research Institute)(Maturation in the cellar)
The color and scent are reminiscent of tortoiseshell candy.
The aftertaste is sweet, and the characteristics of the brewery's sake are felt in a positive way.
It is flat and has a sticky aftertaste, but that's what makes it good for comparison.
(Aged underwater)
Aging at sea creates a three-dimensional balance of sweetness, bitterness and acidity, giving the wine an inflection and rhythm.
Achieves a solid balance.
It has a rich, fragrant taste, but is not too bitter, which is excellent.
It would be good to aim for greater depth and height to bring out the potential, but the current balance of the finish is also good and hard to give up.
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Yuji Yamauchi
(Yushima Tenjinshita Sushi Hatsu 4th generation / 1st JSA SAKE DIPLOMA competition winner)(Maturation in the cellar)
The sweet aroma of yellow chestnut paste.
It has a strong sweetness, but the acidity and bitterness nicely tighten it up towards the end, making it a pleasant drink.
I don't think he's young, but I feel like I'd like to let him age a little more.
(Aged underwater)
The difference between maturation at sea and inside a warehouse is interesting.
First of all, the texture is smooth. However, it is not thick and has a smooth texture. The acidity and bitterness are more prominent than in the Kurauchi version, but the overall balance is complete. It is ready to drink.
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