Next is the Honjozo from the Naohiko Noguchi Research Institute.
I heard that it was bottled in February 2022 and left to sit for two and a half years.
Without thinking, I probably bought it from Hasegawa Sake Shop online in combination.
I bought it under the assumption that since it was Naohiko Nouguchi's sake, it would all be delicious.
However, 20 degrees alcohol by volume was quite a tough taste.
The impact was so strong that my body could not accept it.
Maybe I should have drank it with carbonated water or on the rocks.
I had a drinking party at my business partner's place, so I brought it there to digest 😅.
There was someone there who loves dry and gusto, so I happily almost had it all to myself (giggles).
#Naha Airport#
I'm back from a business trip to Okinawa: ✈️
Due to the typhoon, I had to return to Tokyo earlier than planned😳
I'm desperate to get back to Tokyo because my later schedule is going to get screwed up 💦.
Morning flights were cancelled,
The midday flight managed to take off 😅.
On the plane, I was relieved to find that I had a bottle of Junmai sake from Mr. Noriguchi!
I was so relieved to be able to enjoy my favorite brand of sake with a strong flavor 😆.
I was drinking Awamori all the time in Okinawa😅.
What was the fine weather the day before 😁.
Al 19 degrees. Mellow mouthfeel, a rich sweetness reminiscent of nectar candy, and a depth of aroma and flavor similar to the savory taste of tamari soy sauce 😌.
The aroma is faintly ginjo.
As a summer sake, one would imagine it to be lighter than the regular series, but at 17%, it has a good body.
It has a fruity yet light and dry taste, so it would go well with a light meal.
This is Mr. Noriguchi, the first in a series of "Are you going to serve summer sake? Well, there was a liquor store in Saitama. I had assumed that they wouldn't be a part of such a fad. I had assumed that he would not be a part of such a fad, so I was beyond surprised and stunned when I found him (I think his eyes were dots).
So, what kind of complicated and mysterious (a word of praise) summer sake is made in Nouguchi? I took a gulp of it, thinking, "What kind of a complicated and mysterious (a compliment) summer sake is this? I was surprised to find that there could be an answer here, too. Try it!