Winner of the "Silver Award" in the Junmai-shu category at the IWC (International Wine Challenge) 2023
chilled
Classic aroma
Slightly sweet
Full-bodied
Mellow
Warmed
Yogurt
Deep, robust
Umami
A meal after skiing.
Next up, another sake series from Joetsu.
Kiminoi
Light and refreshing.
Less sweet than the ayuu masamune.
Tastes a little like rice? I don't dislike it.
Easy to drink.
I had a drink with a close acquaintance at Eel, a recent New Year's tradition. The first bottle was at Tateno River, which I forgot to take a picture of, and the second was my first bottle of Kiminoi. We drank two bottles together.
Bessan, Happy New Year! Kikukawa, I knew you had a restaurant in Uenoge, Setagaya-ku, but I didn't know you also have one in Kanda. I didn't know they have a good selection of sake as well. I will try eel and sake next time!
Shinshin SY, I look forward to working with you again this year. It seems that you have three stores: Kanda, Hibiya, and Uenoge. I went to the Hibiya store this time, but I didn't know there was one in Uenoge. I didn't know there was one in Uenoge.
Kiminoi Honjozo Nama-nazake (photo left)
Kiminoi Shuzo, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
This is the second aluminum canned sake I have experienced after Kikusui Funaguchi Can.
The aroma gives the impression of strong alcohol.
The mouthfeel is gentle, but the sweetness and richness come through strongly.
It is less sweet than the FUNAGUCHI can, but it is easy to drink and can be enjoyed on its own.
It is best paired with Hokke for those who prefer something with a stronger flavor.
Purchased at Nagaoka Ponchu-kan.
