Purchased at a local drugstore.
I thought it would be like amazake, but it is a sake ✨. It has a delicious sweet and spicy flavor, and is very thick and mildly delicious. I think it is better to drink it by itself rather than with food.
ORIGIN is the origin of the nigori sake from Shirakawa-go, which is synonymous with the brewery.
From the brewing of the mash to the bottling, no water is added and no heat is added.
The freshness of the freshly squeezed, slightly bubbly taste has been locked in by quick freezing (technican freezing) in its raw state.
While the rich, thick rice flavor and sweetness spreads, the crispness of the freshly squeezed flavor is impressive.
It is not too mild, and the lingering aftertaste is surprisingly refreshing, making it a must-try even for those who are not fond of nigori sake.
It is said to be made from the same malt as Shirakawa-go Sparkling, and while it has a lightness that is somewhat similar, this one has a richer presence of rice and is more robust.
Every time I drank it, I was reminded that this is the "origin" of nigori sake, an unforgettable experience for nigori sake lovers.
I would love to visit Shirakawa-go 😂.
I had planned a trip to Shirakawa-go with Hida Takayama, but had to abandon it because of the traffic congestion and the possibility of missing the train on the way back 🤣.
The nigori is thick and thick 🫠.
It's as solid as yogurt lol😆.
Most nigori from Kyushu is sweet, but this one is flat and refreshing😍.
The soft sourness stands out.
It goes well with salty grilled fish 😋😋😋😋😋.
Rice polishing ratio 70%.
Alcohol content 14.5
Date of production: November 26, 24.11.26
A thick nigori sake. You can strongly feel the rice.
It also has a slight sourness, like amazake, but it is not too sweet and is very much sake.
I tried heating it up to lukewarm, and it became even creamier and tastier.
I drank nigori sake for the first time. At first sip, I wondered what this peculiar taste was and if I could drink it, but as I proceeded to drink it, I was successfully hooked. LOL!
I guess the fermentation process is in progress, or maybe I felt a slight carbonation as if I shook Match 20 times.
Also, I found out on YouTube that there is a café au lait style where you freeze unsweetened coffee and drink it,
I'll try it next time!