From Kanazawa to Tsuruoka, 460 km via Hakutaka, Shirayuki, and Inaho. It is a long way along the Sea of Japan. It is closer than Sendai, but takes about 1.5 times longer. Today is a travel day, so we took a walk in Niigata on the way. It is nice to take a leisurely trip.
When I asked at the tourist information center in front of the station about the best local sake stores, the first place I was introduced to was a supermarket called Shufu no Ten (Housewife's Store). It was indeed awesome.
We were also introduced to a highly recommended eatery, Yuu-zen, which is a great place to eat.
The information center was wonderful!
First, we were given a bottle of Wagamuji. Mild ginjo aroma, acidity and bitterness? I see what you mean, it is a food sake! Miyamanishiki is in its element, isn't it?
Thank you, sister, for the perfect accompaniments and Shonai sake!
In talking with the clerk, I was recommended to buy one of the multiple candidates for a spick and span, but with good traction!
The first day I bought it. The first day I bought it, it had a spicy, muscat-like liquor taste and disappeared before the twang came.
On the second day, the spiciness somehow became more vivid!
Muscat flavor is also added... and then it disappears 🫥.
The taste is a little off to my taste buds, but the presence is interesting 🍶.
Dewa Tsannin 6% polished rice. It is smooth and full-bodied! But it is not too sweet, and has a gentle sake feel and sharpness.
Since it is by Ou Boast, this is a generic Tatenokawa so to speak: ......
A cosy sake for those in the know, and delicious.
Purchased at a liquor store near my parents' house.
It was recommended to me by the owner of the liquor store as an evening drink during my trip home for the Bon Festival, so I bought it immediately.
At first I thought it might be an aperitif because of its weak carbonation and strong sweetness, but it became more umami and acidic than sweet and turned into a mealtime sake that goes well with salted squid and sashimi. It is a strange sake that is suitable for salted squid and sashimi. According to the owner of the sake shop, this sake was made by a young master brewer. It is an interesting sake with both sweet and spicy flavors, and since it is a rare brand, I will repeat my purchase the next time I see it.
Memorandum: A Look Back at the Past
Sake rice: Yuki Megami
Polishing ratio 50%.
Shuwa Shuwa type. A little fruity. It has a unique and distinctive taste. Delicious.
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