SUMINOE Solid
Sharp and dry, the label is nice and tasteful as the name suggests.
I also like the lettering of Suminoe.
The name is derived from the nearby Suminoe Shrine, but it seems to be a modern word, so I think it means "deep colored river" or something like that. I think it is located on the old Kitakamigawa River near the brewery. It seems to be near Ishinomaki station and also close to Hidakami-san.
First time at Suminoe.
An assemblage of four different sake rice blends.
The aroma is sweet like apples.
The aroma is sweet like apples with a hint of cheese.
The taste is surprisingly dry, unlike the aroma!
There is a bit of acidity, but it is mild and square in the mouth.
It is silky on the palate, gentle and easy to drink.
It is a versatile all-around food sake.
Pairing: Oden, fried oysters, white eggplant miso, horse mackerel sashimi
