The last Zuikan is in the process of aging.
but it's brewed in 2023, so it's been sitting for 2 years.
Sake temperature is about 10 degrees Celsius.
The aroma is not strong.
Maybe a hint of milkiness. It's a bit milky.
The mouthfeel is refreshing.
But it is not as rounded as the 5 year old, and this one has more sharpness.
Anyway, it is easy to drink, and since it has no sourness or old sake-like aroma, it can be paired with many different kinds of food.
Of course, it is also delicious on its own.
On our way to visit the dam, we stopped by Yamaoka Sake Brewery!
There were many kinds of sake in the fridge, so I asked the brewery staff about their standard sake, and they recommended this brand!
He said it is often served at izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) in Fukuyama City!
Yamaoka's sake is often aged, and this one was also aged for 3 years!
Sake temperature is 9 degrees Celsius. The aroma is like that of old sake, followed by a spicy aroma.
The mouthfeel is refreshing but soft, with no aftertaste - it has a sharpness to it.
As it is a super dry sake, I thought it might have acidity, but I didn't feel it. It is very easy to drink.
At room temperature (20 degrees Celsius), some acidity remains, but not too much.
It's delicious!
Let's try heating it up next time!
According to the brewer, it goes well with Western and Chinese dishes with strong flavors.
I guess that's exactly the flavor of sake that has been aged for a while, similar to that of Shaoxing sake!
I picked a lot of bamboo shoots, so let's try it with Chinese stir-fry with green pepper 😁.
This is a gift from a person who usually takes care of me.
I get excited when I receive sake.
Zuikan is a sake from Konu-cho, Miyoshi City, located in the northern part of the prefecture.
I haven't had a sake from Miyoshi since Miwazakura.
The sake rice is Chusei Shin Senbon, which is suitable for eating and is also the preferred rice for sake brewing in Hiroshima.
This sake rice has not been used here since the local Asahi Hou.
The rice is produced in Arifuku and Arifuku Castle is located in Joge-cho, famous for being the birthplace of Angie's Tanaka.
Polishing ratio 60
Alcohol content is 16
The aroma is mild, and the rice flavor comes through in the mouth with a lemon-like acidity.
From there, the spiciness and conventional sake-like alcohol taste 🍶.
It was also good with sashimi and stir-fried hormone😊.
Good evening, soumacho 😃.
I got a bottle of sake 🍶 that I wouldn't buy myself 🧐 and it sure makes me excited 😙.
Dry sake 🍶 with sashimi or fried hormone is perfect👍
Hiroshima Prefecture
Junmai Yamadanishiki Nakakumi Nama-sake
Polishing ratio 70%.
Alcohol 16%.
Rice: 100% Yamadanishiki produced in Hiroshima Prefecture
The aroma is light, and in the mouth it has a slight sweetness and a strong dry taste.
It also has a strong alcohol taste.
It is an excellent sake that goes well with strongly seasoned food!
Yamaoka Shuzo
Zuikan Mature Junmai Gokan Brewing Vintage 2014
The brewery is located in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
The rice is polished to 65% "Shin Senbon" grown in Hiroshima Prefecture.
It has a sweet aroma like ripe bananas.
The sweet aroma is like a ripe banana, the mild umami of rice, and the soft acidity are well balanced,
It has a gentle throat sensation that makes it hard to believe that it has been aged for 10 years.
Recommended to drink cold (room temperature) to hot!
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Yamaoka Shuzo
Zuikan Junmai Nakakumi Aged Sake vintage 2018
The brewery is located in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
The rice is polished to 70% Yamada-Nishiki produced in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Aged for 5 years.
Lightly roasted nutty aroma,
full-bodied rice flavor, a hint of bitterness, and a crisp finish.
A slight bitterness and a crisp finish.
It should be warmed up to lukewarm or hot.
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