In fact, it is said that not much of Jokigen's regular sake is available outside of the local area. (You can buy it on the Rakuten market, though.)
Even an amateur can feel the goodness of the water on the attack and the clean aftertaste. The alcohol taste is light and easy to drink.
The aroma and sweetness of the rice are typical of Miyamanishiki.
It has a robust flavor with little lingering aftertaste. When it returns to room temperature, the taste becomes mellower and goes well with chicken liver sashimi.
It is the same "Hyakumangoku No Shiro" as Manzairaku.
The rice is polished to a 48% ratio, but the flavor is robust and powerful.
The latter half is quite sweet and delicious.
It is the same price as Manzairaku, but this one is more satisfying.
Exciting! It's tangy, but the sweetness that remains is surprising, it's too much of a star, and the name is very good. The more you drink, the more delicious it becomes.
1909 2025/4
Tsunekigen Yamahai Junmai Nama-junshu
65% 18° 25/1 A+
Kano Shuzo, Kaga-shi, Ishikawa
1800 3080
The taste is very drinkable, and the pleasant acidity supports it and makes you drink more and more.
The depth of this sake can be felt because it is a Yamahai sake.
This sake also does not make you feel its alcohol content.
Last weekend was the annual festival at a local shrine.
This year, too, I participated in the lion dance procession as a member of the shrine's Ujiko (shrine parishioners).
During the parade, which goes from house to house, we look forward to the sacred sake from the local people's "Resting Gaiin".
What kind of sake did you encounter this year?
First up was Ishikawa's Jokigen.
It was 20 minutes into the tour, so there was no need to rest, but we were grateful for the sake.
What I wonder about every year at this house is an old jar of Manazuru. When was it made? Phone number 5.
Thank you very much for your hospitality!
The lion dance series will take a break from the sake language.