This is a sake that I had been curious about for a long time, but I was afraid it would be too much like wine. I told the waiter about my preferences and was told that this sake was the easiest to drink, so I bought it.
The aroma was gorgeous, but it had a strong gasiness, acidity, and a refreshing finish that made it stand out as a wine-like sake. If this is the sake that was said to be the most suitable for our tastes, I don't think we will be able to get our hands on any more of the SENKYO series.
We received a snowman from Senkori.
It is a winter staple in our house. Winter cannot start without drinking this.
When you twist the cork, you can feel the bubbles rising. It is not as strong as last year's gushing bubbles, but it has a slightly carbonated level of gas.
When you drink it, it tastes like a snowball, just like a snowball always tastes. Once again, I felt that the 10-month-old Snowball I received the other day was a waste, and at the same time, I realized that I should drink it as soon as possible.
I had it with gratin that day, and the creamy gratin went well with the silky texture of the snowball.
The contrast between the hot gratin and the cold, sizzling snowman was pleasant, and I was stuck in an endless loop.
I have another bottle of this in my collection, but I think I'll drink it over the winter instead of storing it for a long time.
Senkou UA Snowman
Compared to the normal Snowball we had before, the UA has a mellower acidity and is easier to drink 🤔.
Less sweetness, more umami and sourness, and a chili sensation 😆.
The lactic acidity and rice flavor through the nose is amazing!
When I am on a business trip, I factor into my plans the time it takes to take the bullet train home to stop at the liquor store in Tokyo Station and buy a bowl of grilled Iberico pork at the bento shop across the street. Who knows that bento with the most delicious abura?
Now at the liquor store, I spot a snowman at the entrance. I feel less than certain that I'm going to end up with this one today, but I circle the liquor store once with a slight hope that maybe I'll make a different choice. But I don't pick up anything else. I pick up the snowman with the feeling of "I knew it! Immediately, you are excited. I know what it tastes like without drinking it, but I still want to drink it. It's like Yoshinoya, which is a compliment.
I come home, open the bottle immediately, and am instantly happy.
The first UA snowball and assemblage. The lingering complexity of the aftertaste is more impressive than the conventional Snowman. When the bottle is opened, the cloudy water that has accumulated at the bottom of the bottle erupts into a snowy landscape, as shown in the third photo. In the mouth, lactic acidity, green apple, pear-like Sengkyo's unique sourness, and a hint of bitterness spread out, and the aftertaste has a subtle earthiness and four different sake flavors. This artistic sake can even be enjoyed for its silky texture.
SENKOKU Snowman
Shiboritate Activated Nigori Sake 720ml.
Creamy and tastes like calpis. ☺︎
Delicious with a fine fizzy taste. ❤️
There is this year's snowman☺︎
(This is just my opinion from my stupid tongue...)
First of all, let's drink it without stirring!
A little bit gassy and gassy.
Aroma of lactic acid? Silky, yet refreshing bitterness and a hint of green apple at the back of the mouth. I'm not sure.
Next, gently stirring the beer...
Shuwashuwa - silky - lactic acidity with a sharp bitterness ✨.
The aftertaste in the back of the nose is... not sweet katsugen? It's so good!
Delicious 😋!
I thought it was too popular to get, but I'm glad I managed to get it 💕☃️
At a charcoal-grilled yakitori restaurant
It is light and goes in easily with a sweet mouthfeel.
It is not too assertive, but just right in that it does not interfere with the aroma of the yakitori and the Odawara oden broth.
It is a safe and comfortable sake as a mealtime drink.
Today, "a sake to accompany you" is the right choice.
It is delicious.
It has a sweetness and flavor that makes it easy to drink on its own, and when served with a meal, it has just the right amount of acidity and a slight bitterness that makes it drinkable forever.
It is a delicious sake that I would like to buy again.
The Three Pillars of Edo Bari [Modern - Retro - Classic
Today, we will have the first style of Modern 🍶.
By the way, the "Zero" is Nama-shu, the "Ichi" is Hi-iri, the "Ni-shiki" is Orikarami, the "San-shiki" is Happo-genjyu, and the "Four" is Kijo-shu.
The aroma is reminiscent of Muscat and a soft lactic acid aroma ✨.
It has a nice balance of sweetness and acidity, and at a low alcohol content of 13 degrees, it is very easy to drink 🍶 and delicious 😋.
The pleasant acidity and umami that is characteristic of Senkyoku is nicely integrated ✨.
Despite being fire-roasted, the fresh and fresh taste makes you wonder if it is really fire-roasted.
Good morning, Joker 😃.
You can't go wrong with Sentori anytime 🤗.
You've just comped all 3 types and all styles 😄Please talk about your Tochigi love 🥰👋.
Hi Jay & Nobby 🌞.
I'd like to aim for Senkou's comp, although it looks like a long way to go. ☺️
I'll make love to you little by little and enjoy other Tochigi-shu as well.
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