It's been more than 10 years since I chose Matsunoi for my second drink at Hikaru-kun's restaurant.
I drank it at a nearby soba noodle shop while changing trains at Tokamachi station on a trip many years ago.
I had never heard of this brand, but I was impressed by its deliciousness. It brings back memories of being impressed by the taste of this unknown brand.
The aroma and taste are mild, and it goes down smoothly.
It has a "do as you please" kind of taste that does not make any strange assertions.
The retro choice of "Takananishiki" is also austere.
This year, we're having grilled saury and memories of old trips as snacks.
at Sumiyoshi
Sake 🍶
One of the 30 bottles of Niigata sake cup set for the 20th anniversary of the Sake no Jin ✨.
My wife says it's soft but not slurpy, gooey but not disgusting. Matches with meat sucking👍.
Slightly light flavor. Not heavy. Minty. When combined with the meat sucking, it is spicy and crispy. Not too heavy. Heated. A little bit of flavor goes away when it's hot. Warm it up and the sweetness and umami will be enhanced.
Purchased at Sake Kadoya @ Murakami 20241129
Full-bodied rice flavor with a strong aftertaste
Heavy and robust, with an old sake-like flavor.
I think it would lose out if not with mackerel or something like that.
I paired it with salted fish and it was a good match.
A souvenir from a business trip to Niigata. Neige cup ⁈Neige is a Tokamachi's yurukyarakara, a snow fairy. I bought it at Niigata Ponchu-kan. I assumed that the old man was collaborating with Sanrio or some other character, so I did a lot of research and finally found out. I think it is well made. I heard it is also used for the snow firefly trail in Matsunoyama Onsen.
And this sake Matsunoi's Junmai sake is solidly delicious.
Cup sake is very deep.
