A bottle recommended by an elderly woman tending her own store at a liquor store in Shinjuku, where I stopped by on my way for a walk.
She said, "Try it, you'll be fooled. I've never had it before.
I bought it, but it was a good sake, and when heated up, the richness and sweet aroma increased surprisingly, so it seems I was not deceived.
Served with salted tofu, sake thief, smoked chicken, etc.
Rice polishing ratio : 60
Alcohol content : 15%.
Taste & Aroma】※Slightly hazy
The nose is gorgeous with a slightly fruity overtone. In the mouth, it is not light and is as dry as the aroma. Then, it gradually becomes more complex with the umami of the rice. This complexity (umami, acidity, and bitterness are moderate, I think) has a richness like that of aged sashimi, and is strongly felt in the aftertaste. It is also well balanced without being sharp.
The first sip is refreshing with its gorgeousness and spiciness, and the last sip allows you to slowly savor its full-bodied complexity, so you can enjoy it without monotony. The dry, robust complexity was very much to my liking.
It is recommended to finish it soon after opening the bottle, as the taste will become blurred and the spiciness will be lost as the bottle ages.
Food Recommendations
This time, since it is a dry, rich mellow wine, I made stir-fried meat and vegetables. For seasoning, I used soy sauce, miso, and soy sauce. The dark and complex flavors of this sake made for an enjoyable contrast to the initial refreshing taste.
This sake is both refreshing and rich, so I think it can be paired with a variety of dishes.
We had it with fried oysters from Hiroshima at Drunken Heart in front of Shinbashi station.
The fried oysters and fresh winter sake went well together.
Tonight, it's 醉心😆.
Usually I buy a bottle of Yizushin because of the space, but since I bought this sake for heating, I decided to buy a bottle to keep it at room temperature and to drink it when I want to. ☝️
First I tasted it cold...it's really good...the rice flavor is very strong but doesn't interfere with the food...I like it with oden or grilled yellowtail 😁.
Next, I tried it warmed... the aroma comes out well and the umami is up... also... delicious 😊.
It's a good sake 😆.
Good morning, Kano!
I've only had a tasting of Drunken Heart, but I remember it being delicious, so I'm intrigued ✨.
And the sake heater is working great ⤴️
I would love to drink heated sake again 😊.
ma-ki-, good evening 😆I'm impressed that you already drank it. ☝️Yizushin is cosy and tasty and I recommend it... Oh, by the way, Jay & Nobby have the same sake warming vessel. ☝️
This sake is made from the No.3 yeast of the brewery that originated the Association No.3 yeast,
Yamane Honten's homepage says it is the 100th anniversary of Yizuisuishin,
This year is the same as the 100th anniversary of the Showa era,
I bought it without hesitation when I saw it at the store,
Later, they also sold two kinds of yeast with different rice, but I couldn't buy them because they were a little expensive.
I had never tried No. 3 yeast before!
It's so rich!
Pungent, umami, and astringent.
The richness of the flavor is amazing,
The second cup is a little more accustomed to the taste, and the richness is no longer felt and the umami has increased,
I asked him to wait a day to make it a little milder,
It is a strong sake that shows almost no change even after a few days.
I would like to purchase the Sansho yeast made at the time of the anniversary if I have the opportunity to do so again.
Business Trip to Hiroshima
I always feel it is a good place. The people are great, the food is great, the people are great👌.
It's the best! I want to live in Hiroshima.