When I tried to go out for dinner, all the restaurants I wanted were closed 😔.
It was a Sunday and the Bon Festival was coming up, so it was inevitable.
It was a Sunday and the Bon Festival was coming up, so I guess it was inevitable.
They had a lot of sake and the food was served quickly! We had pike conger eel tempura, fried yuba, etc., and finished with grilled mackerel sushi.
This was my first time drinking Furoizumi, and it was as classic as the rumors say. It has a full-bodied, thick, sweetness that shakes off any acidity or bitterness.
Is this Shiga's first time?
The bottle was left at room temperature for about a month before opening, and the first day it was served cold.
The aroma is slightly sour, like grain or syrup. It also smells a little like lemon.
When you drink it, the grain-like flavor comes to the fore, with a sweetness like rice or sweet potatoes, but there is also a fair amount of acidity. There is little bitterness, and it becomes rather spicy and finishes quickly.
It is quite sharp for its sake level, but it has umami and acidity, so it is not dry. It has a sense of maturity, just like a brand name. However, I prefer it with a little more orange fruitiness as a fresh-ripened sake.
Thank you Jay and Nobby 😊.
I've had a lot of banquets this year and haven't been able to check in, but I'd love to try some other Shiga sake, including Kitajima (and Tochigi sake, of course!).
100% Yamadanishiki produced in Shiga Prefecture
This time, we chose a fast brewer.
I like the robustness of Yamahai, but this is also very easy to drink.
but this one is also easy to drink.
I still like Furoisen.
This sake was brought to me by a local Shiga sake master. I guess Shiga's sake is basically dry. It brought back memories a bit close to when I drank Shichibonjari! It's dry, so I think it's a great bottle for those who really like traditional sake ✨I think I like it a little mellower and easier to drink when it's aged a bit after opening the bottle.
Light cloudiness. Freshly opened.
The aroma does not rise much,
The alcohol is pungent and powerful when you drink it.
Freshness of young melon and melon taste.
Silky umami and a slight bitterness.
Good as a food wine.
Taste level ☆3/5