Kaze no Mori 風の森 Alpha 2K この上なき華 笊籬採り Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai 無濾過無加水生酒 純米酒 22% Seimai Buai

Rice - Akitsuho 秋津穂 🌾
Prefecture - Nara 奈良県
Brewery - Yucho Shuzo 油長酒造
Alcohol - 16%
Color - Colorless
Aroma - 🍏, 🍐, 🍓, Grapefruit, Rice
Taste - Light
Umami - Light
First impression - Fresh
Body - Medium
Sweetness - Medium
Tail/length - Short
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Notes - Once again, a very limited release by Kaze no Mori, the Alpha 2K, with a total of 722 bottles for 2022BY. Pressed using the traditional Fukuro Shibori method (bag drip) with modern unique technique of the brewery, Kaze no Mori is able to eliminate the issue of bag drip 🍶 which is being exposed to surrounding air for a long time with the aroma being volatilized, by submerging a basket shaped screen on the moromi. This will allow the 🍶 to be extracted without being exposed to the surrounding air.

A very delicate and exquisite taste with fine stream of bubbles gently caressing on the surface of the tongue due to the Bodaimoto brewing method which Kaze no Mori utilizes for all their Alpha series. Made with the brewery’s #7 kobo with Akitsuho 🌾 polished to 22%, this 🍶 displays amazing fruity aroma on the nose with lots of 🍓 and mellow 🍐. However, the taste is not overly sweet despite the fruitiness of it. A balanced grapefruit taste is what comes out of every sip and ending with a smooth and clean texture in the mouthfeel.

Sashimi and fresh tasting seafood like hamaguri clam in light brooth and somen in light dashi stock are definitely good choices to pair with this extremely delicate and soft 🍶 to bring out the ultimate drinking experience and enjoyment. This Alpha 2k is really exceptional and highly recommended to try. 😊 😊 😊