The First Drip
The brewing process gives a huge difference in its aroma and flavor. The pressing process also affects the sake flavor. The sake that comes up in the first part of the pressing process is called “Arabashiri (荒走り)”. As soon as brewers put sake bags in the sake cask, the first part of sake comes out by its own weight. This very natural sake is called Arabashiri 荒走り. This part tends to contain rice solid a little. Since this part never be under an influence of oxidization, the aroma tends to be more fruity and gorgeous. The taste is fresher and drier than others. Fresh and fruity are the attractiveness of this part.
Taste: Wild and fresh
Aroma: Gorgeous, Fruity
Alcohol content: Relatively lower than Seme 責め
