Thursday's Takashimaya Sake Festival(*)
I caught a glimpse of Mr. Kazuhiko Ota.
It started at 4 p.m., so I couldn't see much of him even though I finished my work early.
But I'm glad to see how well he's doing.
If it is true, he might not be well anymore, and the TV might have shown only the good parts by chance, so you have to see him in person.
Also, Kazuhiko Ota loves Takashimaya.
And the first sake called Aoi Tenshita!
I liked it!
I love Shizuoka as much as Mr. Ota does, and I wanted to buy one if it was suitable for me!
And first of all, I thought I would like this one if possible!
It's a dry sake, and I thought it would be great!
But I wondered why it wasn't Suifuji, but I see that they have a partnership with Kisenon!
The title was also written by Kisenon!
And then, something by Honorifuji...
I thought this one was too sweet for me!
Then, next was this Omachi! And then this Omachi!
It has a very warm and mild Omachi unfiltered flavor!
Heating up is a natural upgrade!
And it's even better when it's warmed up and cooled down, I think it deepens the flavor even more than when it's cold!
I happened to be in the neighborhood with fresh sardines at a very low price, and it went great with them!
I'm so glad I bought it!
Shizuoka has a lot of good sake, but in my opinion, Aoi is the best! It was so good that I could almost call it "Aoi Tenshita"!
Good evening, Shinjo-san!
I see you were able to see Mr. Ota in person! Good for you & I'm jealous😊👍💕.
And the Aoi Tenshita is delicious, isn't it? I'm glad you had your favorite flavor, too: ❣️
Thank you very much.
I took advantage of the location and forced myself to go there even on a weekday.
Aoi Tenshita has quite a distinct character depending on the rice.
I decided to buy it immediately before trying all the varieties, but I regret that I should have tried others!
Hello, Shinjou😊.
I see that you were able to rush over to see Mr. Kazuhiko Ota!
There was a talk show at the sake festival at Takashimaya in Nihonbashi, Tokyo 4 years ago.
I wonder if he is a fan of Takashimaya.
Hello.
He was appealing to me that he has some kind of Takashimaya card or something.
I think this is true, as Mr. Takashimaya loves a lot of things.
This is probably his first visit to Takashimaya near Nipponbashi, but he said he would like to come back!
Mr. Shinjo.
Good evening...
Aoi tenshita is sold at Yokohama Takashimaya and I have bought it at the special corner 😁.
It's a unique taste of avoidance, isn't it?
Good evening.
I guess Yokohama is a neighboring prefecture, so we have a connection with each other.
Shizuoka is a rare place to visit from Osaka.
The taste was very noticeable at a glance!
It was very nice to drink it in the comfort of my own home!
Hankyu Brewery Festival🍶4th Brewery
This is also recommended by Usagoten🙏.
We got some sake that we didn't taste before at Kyoto Takashimaya.
Hiyoroshi Yamadanishiki 55% Junmai Ginjo
Hiyoroshi Omachi 55% Junmai Ginjo
55% Junmai Ginjyo Honorifuji
Of the two, we prefer the overall soft aroma and taste of Etsuyofuji. It is fruity, sweet, tasty, and refreshing. It is said to be dry, but I don't feel it that much. Maybe it is mellow because of the super soft water 🤔.
I liked the hiyaoroshi, Yamada Nishiki was fruity and refreshing.
The label is stylish ✨.
They said they wanted to express fall with something other than autumn leaves.
Hi Manta😊
I have a lot of Shiga sake that I haven't drank either 😁 the closest thing to modern was the Hiyayoroshi Yamadanishiki, the rest was classic 👍✨ Shizuoka is great for its water.
The sweetness of nama-shu can be felt, but it is slightly acidic.
The sake has been opened and oxidized slightly, so in addition to the original sourness, I also feel a little unpleasant acidity.
To be honest, it's not very good.
The last sake was 100% Yamada-Nishiki, following Omachi and Aizan.
The glass had a subtle aroma of ginjo.
The first thing that hits the palate is sweetness....
The sweetness is quickly swallowed up by the sea of umami.
The spiciness rises to the surface and envelops the umami.
The spiciness is soft and beautiful.
The clear liquid in the glass is swallowed up in one gulp,
The good aroma of daiginjyo wafts through the nostrils.
The lingering aftertaste is pleasant, and you will never get tired of drinking it.
It is a very tasty sake without any unpleasant taste ^ ^ ^.
Thank you for the delicious sake^ ^ ^.
Next is this sake made with Aiyama.
The rice used in the previous sake was Omachi, which was replaced by Aiyama.
The overall impression after finishing the bottle was a sweet sake.
Therefore, it is better for after a meal than during a meal.
In the glass, there is a slight sweet aroma.
The spiciness is quickly followed by a sweetness that fills the mouth,
After a while, the sweetness fades away.
Finally, the spiciness rises to the surface and is cut off.
The clear liquid in the glass is drunk in large gulps,
like a whiskey on the rocks.
It is like drinking whiskey on the rocks, and the hot feeling rises up from the bottom of your chest,
This is good ^^^ Thank you very much for the food!
This is the second bottle I purchased at the Kyoto Takashimaya Sake Festival.
It has an elegant aroma, a soft taste, and a beautiful finish. It goes well with Japanese dishes such as bacon wrapped in cheese, ginkgo fish with fried gingko mushrooms, simmered sardines, and more!
This brewery offers 550 yen for shipping in the Kansai area, so I might consider mail order...
Hi Pon-chan 😃I tried the Aoi Tenka tasting, I also tried the draft but I thought the hi-yere version was better suited for me.
The flavor is so gentle that I have to restrain myself or I will drink too much 😊.
The one I went to a liquor store I don't usually go to after a baseball game and drank after I got home.
It tastes like Aizan, but is closer to a classic. It is spicy with a little sweetness. It tastes hotter than when I tasted it.
It is spicy even if the temperature is changed. I think it is hard to drink by itself.
When it gets close to room temperature, the sweetness comes out, but the spiciness and alcohol taste also become stronger.
Good evening, Nemuchi 😃.
I was in Hanshin and tasted the "Kessen Sekigahara" and "Soujiki" before I went to the restaurant 😅.
The exchange game is no good 😇
Kyoto Takashimaya Sake Festival Part 3
A small sake brewery in the west of Shizuoka.
All tastings were from the vat!
Aoi Tenka!
Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered Nama-shu, Yamadanishiki 55%, 18%.
Gorgeous taste and a pleasant drinking experience that is hard to believe it's 18%!
Recommended as the first choice!
Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered Nama-Ginjo Omachi 55% 18% 18oz
Delicious with soft acidity and umami flavor.
Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered Nama-genshu Aizan 55% 18%.
Delicious and easy to drink with soft sweetness
Omachi was my favorite ❣️
The overall taste is more classic and delicious, so I wanted to drink it while eating 😊.
Good evening, Manta!
I was so glad to see you here, as it's too far for me to come to Kyoto even if I could come to Osaka!
I guess Matsujun's popularity is amazing 😳‼️ I'd love to see it 😍
Tasting at Hankyu Department Store on 6/3.
Three breweries were tasted on this day at Hankyu Hanshin.
Aoi Tenshita, a first-time visitor, said it was the first time for him to come to Hankyu.
Aizan Unfiltered Nama Sake
Omachi Unfiltered Nama
Yamadanishiki Unfiltered Nama Sake
Junmai Ginjo 55% Aizan
We tasted these four types of sake.
There was also Honorifuji in the draft but for some reason they didn't let us try it😅.
All of the sake were very mild and tasted like Shizuoka sake to go along with a meal.
The Junmai Ginjo 55% Aizan was sweet, but I didn't like the taste, so I didn't try it.
After some hesitation, I bought the Aizan Unfiltered Nama Nama Sake.
I heard that this sake was well received at the Japanese Sake Festival because of its cost performance of just under 1000 yen.
The toji-san was also there, but he said he had to stay overnight in his car on the bullet train because of heavy rain😱Thanks for your hard work....
The price was 1980 yen at the store, but it's about 2300 yen at the official website. I wonder if they write the price including cool fee and box fee?
Mr. Bouken.
Good morning♪
I bought this wine at a special booth at Yokohama Takashimaya last year. I tasted several kinds of wine and I remember it had a classical taste like a food wine 😁.
Enshu Yamanaka Sake Brewery
Aoi Tenshita BLACK LABEL
Junmai Daiginjo BLACK
This brewery is located in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Yamadanishiki" from Hyogo Prefecture
40% polished rice.
Gentle tropical aroma,
Soft rice flavor, a hint of bitterness and elegant fullness.
It has a soft tropical aroma, soft rice flavor, a hint of bitterness, and an elegant fullness,
It has a clean and crisp finish.
#Nihon-shu
At the basement sales floor of Hankyu Department Store
We tasted Aoi Tenshita by Enshu Yamanaka Sake Brewery, which was exhibiting at the store for the first time, with these three bottles and three different types of sake rice only,
The rest of the sake is said to be under the same conditions.
The only difference between the three is the rice used for the sake, but the rest is the same.
I'm still curious about the brewing water here,
The brewing water here is soft, which makes it harder for the characteristics of Omachi rice to show, and it seems to be very popular ^ ^.
Which to buy, Aizan, Yamadanishiki, or Omachi...
Then my wife gave me a gift for Father's Day 🎁😳 Thanks 😊 I'll take it with care 😋.
So much for the preamble, let's enjoy it right away!
In the glass, there is a nice aroma like amazake with just a hint of rice and a little alcohol mixed in.
When you put it in your mouth, the umami is immediately followed by a thin veil of spiciness, which quickly appears, and then the spiciness gradually increases. The spiciness has no corners and is easy to drink.
The spiciness is not harsh and is easy to drink, and when the sake is finished, it has a clean and clear image.
The lingering aroma from the nostrils is subtle,
The lingering aroma from the nostrils is just a hint of the aroma in the glass,
It seems to be a good sake for a meal 😄Thank you very much!
Hi Papagon, ☀️
All 3 bottles are Father's Day presents 🎁! You have a kind wife... ❣️ I'd like to drink them since you're coming to Takashimaya in Kyoto... I can't afford these specs though... 😅
Good evening, Ponchan... Nice to meet you😄.
Thank you for your comment 😊
I was wearing the necklace 🎁 that I gave you the other day when we went out 😅.
Maybe she was in a good mood😅.
I'm sure Pon-chan would have fun at the Kansai Off-line Meeting.
Enshu Yamanaka Shuzo
Aoi Tenshita Junmai Ginjo 55%, Honorifuji
This brewery is located in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
The rice is polished to 55% Honorifuji grown in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Elegant aroma, gentle rice flavor,
A clean and crisp aftertaste.
#Sake
Booth of "Aoi Tenshita" by Shizuoka Prefecture's Enshu Yamanaka Sake Brewery.
This was the second time for Aoi Tenshita.
As before, the lineup was the same as before, with the same specs and different rice.
Aoi Tenshita 55% Junmai Ginjo Honorifuji Shiboritate Nama-shu Unfiltered
Aoi Tenshita 55% Junmai Ginjo Aizan Unfiltered Unrefined Nama
Aoi Tenshita 55% Junmai Ginjo Omachi Unfiltered Nama-genshu
Aoi Tenshita 55% Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki Unfiltered Uncorked Nama-shu" 🔴 "Aoi Tenshita 55% Junmai Ginjo Aizan Unfiltered Uncorked Nama-shu
This time, it is an unfiltered, unpasteurized sake.
They recommended the Honorifuji and Yamadanishiki, and told me to drink them in order after all 😁Tasted them all
I knew I preferred Aizan, which has the same gentle sweetness as last time.
The Omachi was also delicious with a robust flavor 😋.
