This is the third drink at the standing drinking chuin last Wednesday.
I was so pleased with the heated Kyokko that I decided to go for a little more warmed sake.
On the shelf at room temperature, we found Takasago.
I thought it was from the Fuji-Takasago Brewery in Shizuoka, but it was a regular sake from the Kiyamasa Brewery 😳.
I had it lukewarm (probably lukewarm or top-heat).
The appearance is crystal with a slight yellow tinge.
The aroma is pleasantly fruity with a hint of cooked rice.
The texture is similar to that of water.
The smooth, sweet flavor is overtaken by sourness.
The finish is light and crisp, with a nice lingering aftertaste.
This is... (if I may be so bold as to exaggerate) a silky Jikin 😳.
I felt it was so delicious.
It was also delicious after it cooled down and became cold!
This one was priced at a little over 2,000 yen for a bottle.
I drank it slowly, thinking that if I ever visit Nabari City in Mie Prefecture, I will definitely buy a bottle to take home.
Tonight, I opened a bottle of this famous sake in the first series to go with dried Hokke fish 💁.
Takasago Junmai Daiginjo Hi-iri 2023BY✨
It's from a different line of the very popular Jikin brand 🍶 Jikin is not so easy to find, but this one is usually available at some time (the price is ok 😅), so we haven't had it at home so I'll open it 💪.
When I open the bottle, I hear the sound of gas escaping and it feels surprisingly fresh ⁉️ and exciting ☺️
The aroma is a gentle melon/uricane aroma typical of Yamadanishiki, and the taste is fresh and exquisitely delicious with chili gas, acidity and fruity freshness on the tip of the tongue 😋😋😋😋.
The finish has a spiciness that is typical of traditional sake, but overall it is light and easy to drink.
It is not often that I get a chance to enjoy Jikin, but this is a bottle that will give me great satisfaction 💮.
Good evening, Hirupeko-san 🐶.
It's been a while since I visited Hikone and was surprised to see an illustration of Hikonyan with his helmet removed! 😺.
I couldn't get Jikin so I decided to go with Takasago, but I still wanted Jikin 😂.
Wan wan 🐶 sorry to bother you too 🙏.
Hikonyan, you take off your helmet 😳I want to see it 😆.
I haven't had a chance to drink Jigen at home, but I haven't tried this one either 💦 I'd like to try it 😊.
Yesterday and today, I compared Jikin and Takasago from Kiyamasa Shuzo.
The aroma of Jikin is more fruity. The aroma of Jikin is more fruity, and Jikin is sweeter and more gorgeous.
Takasago has a calm aroma, a pleasant mouthfeel, and is comfortable to drink.
Delicious 😋
Faint aroma
No cloying taste, sweet and sour, delicious flavor, slight bitterness in the aftertaste
I liked it very much 🍶.
I would like to buy it again when I see it.
This sake is made by the same company as Jikin, Kiyamasa Shuzo.
It is a little less aromatic and umami than Jikin and more of a food sake, but it is very tasty!
I spent a happy time with this rare sake. ☺️
We will be drinking Takasago by Kiyamasa Shuzo, a well-known brewer of Jikin!
On the first day of opening the bottle, there is almost no standing aroma, and the sourness and slight bitterness typical of the Nama-moto style of sake brewing are present, followed by a fusion with the concentrated umami. As the temperature rises, sweetness is added to the acidity, making it even more delicious. The last taste is tangy, spicy and bitter, which is quite to my liking 😋.
On the second day, the acidity settles down and the sweetness opens up to become even more delicious!
It is a very rare and beautiful sake, so I will enjoy it slowly 😊.
I finally finished my February review.
Yeah, I've been slacking too much.
It's already April, but never mind, I'll do March reviews 🙄 🙄.
This is another brand of Kiyamasa Shuzo, which is famous for Jikin.
I happened to see it by chance, so I got it once in a while.
I don't remember the details of the taste, but I am sure it was delicious!
The taste was as good as Jikin's. 😋😋😋.
This is totally unrelated, but I fell asleep at mahjong yesterday, and I am sorry for the trouble I caused everyone. I'm really sorry. 🙇♂️
The number of participants x 20 points minus 100 points. 😱.
And I got Double Yakuman at today's Mahjong and got 108 points plus. 😱.
Oh no, this kind of thing can happen. 🤣
Hi MAJ 😃
I'm sure your memory of the delicious 😋 is accurate, as good as the jishin 🤗.
Double yakuman from a sleepless △100 points 🀄️‼️ great ups and downs 😅I'm curious what kind of double yakuman it was 😄.
Good morning, MAJ 😃.
I wish I could drink Takasago.
I know I'm going to accumulate unposted photos soon if I don't do anything....
I'll try my best not to accumulate too much 😤.
Good evening, Mr. Manachy! I'm so happy to see you here 😄
I think the double yakuman was well piled up! I knew it's a daily routine 🙄 After that, I've been having accidents in mahjong. 😭
I thought, "This must be the one from now! I immediately got a bottle from the lineup.
The first sip revealed a deep flavor with depth and the beauty of a daiginjo.
This is delicious.
It is an apple liquor. If someone said, "This is an apple sake," I would believe it. The sweetness and acidity come and go quickly. It was a beautiful sake, just like a daiginjo. It was delicious!
The first liquor store I went to carried Jikkai. It was sold out that day, but Takasago had it. So let's drink it. At times like this, I don't care how much it costs.
I tried drinking it over several days, but I found myself thinking that it was not super tasty. It's funny, I thought I had improved my sake experience, but it seems there is still a next stage to go. Let's vow to fight again.
