Asahi Hawk New Sake Nama-Shu" by Takagi Shuzo
This locally distributed sake is brewed by the Takagi Shuzo brewery in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture, known for its "Jyushiyo" brand. While "Jyushiyo," which has become synonymous with hard-to-find sake, is not available in the local area, "Asahitaka" is almost exclusively available in the brewery's home town. It has long been a popular local evening drink, but some say that the quality of sake has improved with the advent of "Jyushidai. Founded in 1615 in the early Edo period (1603-1868), the brewery has been in business for more than 400 years. The current owner is the 15th generation, Akitsuna Takagi, who graduated from the brewing department of Tokyo University of Agriculture and worked in the distribution industry in Tokyo before returning to his hometown at his father's request in 1993 to take over the brewery. He eventually introduced "Jyushiyo" to the world, which is said to have been named in honor of his father. Asahitaka" has a slightly sweet aroma and a smooth taste, and some say it reminds them of "Jyushidai." It is a special honjozo made with natural spring water from 25 meters underground, and is highly valued for its soft taste with a ginjo aroma, fresh texture, and high cost performance.
Specified name special honjozo sake
IngredientsRice, rice malt, brewing alcohol
Rice polishing ratio 55
Rice used: Miyamanishiki, Sake Mirai
Alcohol content 15
As I was refilling my drink of the day, the master asked me what kind of drink I like.
I replied, "I like this kind of drink.
Apparently, this restaurant will customize the food and sake to your request, according to your price!
Apparently, they will respond to your requests for Shinmasa, Jyushiyo, Sundo, etc.!
Next time, let's tell them exactly what we want!
They offered us some Asahitaka!
Akatake for Mr. Mexican Tequila and Jikin (fire-brewed Omachi) for Mr. Bec!
It was a fun night and a send-off party!
The final dish was ramen noodles!
We left out a lot of the dishes, so we were given permission to take some home as souvenirs!
I'll have my wife eat it too!
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Rice polishing ratio 55
Alcohol content: 15
I drank Asahi Hawk for the first time.
It's a habit-forming bottle ....
It has a mellowness like an old sake.
The umami spreads all over your mouth.
When I realized that three of us opened a bottle, I lost my memory of it.
Asahi Hawk Fresh Stored 2024.4
There is not much of a sense of maturity, perhaps because it is ice cold stored.
On the contrary, it is a strong sake which may be difficult to understand.
The aroma is mild and gentle, but it is also iso-ish.
After a smooth but round and soft texture on the tongue, a gentle and tangy acidity is pleasantly felt, followed by umami and a moderate sweetness.
The overt aroma is also gorgeous but soft and calm, with a smooth and beautiful taste from the mid-palate and a pleasant light bitterness in the aftertaste.
Personally, I have had many kinds of sake from Takagi Shuzo, but I think this is the best one to drink with food.
Thank you very much for the sake.
Tokusen Asahitaka Nama-Shu
It is stable. It is the best.
If I were asked which sake I would drink every day, I would be the first one to mention it. LOL!