Asteraceae flowering plant (Parasenecio delphiniifolius)
A hidden sake that I was allowed to drink at the restaurant for various reasons. I think it may have been because it had been a while, but at first it smelled like persimmon juice, and when I drank it, I found sour apples. The aftertaste is natto, and overall, it is a creature-like sake with a strong natural wine-like habit.
I'm glad I only had half a bottle...by the way, my neighbor who drank it with me had a really great palate. Not recommended for beginners. I got the impression that it was like Kumezakura Chalcis ethnic sake.
The name "Miyoshikiku" means "its fragrance is fragrant, its color is light, and its taste is beautiful", which is a reference to Miyoshi City where it is located.
The fifth-generation brewer and toji, Ryoichiro Umamiya, has been attracting attention for his unconventional sake brewing and pop labels in the spirit of "Walking on the Wild Side"!
He is also active in passing on the tradition to the next generation, with a direct farmer connection to the brewery and the daughters of his three sisters involved in the sake making process!
This izakaya is located in the basement of the station with a good selection of sake and high quality of each item. I usually don't drink sake because there are so many good beer snacks, but I chose Miyoshigiku, a local sake from Tokushima, for the first time in a long while.
It has a slightly strong acidity, a sweet aftertaste, a slight alcohol taste, and a flavor reminiscent of white wine.
I would recommend this bottle to those who are not satisfied with ordinary sake!
As a side note, there was a souvenir store nearby that sold Oya-yaki pottery! The design was good, and I thought to myself, "I want a boar's mouth ‼️" lol!
If you come to Tokushima, please try Otani Yaki, which has the same auspiciousness as the last name of a super major league baseball player!
Location: Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
Rice type Yamadanishiki unrefined rice
Type of sake Junmai
Rice polishing 70%.
Alcohol content 15°.
Yeast Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating（scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Aroma) +2 Yogurt, plum, tropical fruits
(Appearance) Yellowish crystal
(Taste)
Body 2
Acid 2.5
Sweetness 2
Umami 1.5
Bitterness 1.5
Lingering acidity often lingers
Impression: Sweet and sour
The aroma seems to be highly acidic. It also seems to be slightly acetic acid fermented. The taste is sweet and sour, consistent with the aroma, almost like a plum wine. It tastes almost like a bio-quality wine. It seems to be very similar to Miyoshikiku.
Repeat Score 2.0
I've always wondered about Miyoshichiku.
Once outside? I drank it, but it was my first time drinking it at home.
I bought this on a business trip to Tokyo
No sake feeling from the aroma 😳
White wine with strong acidity
Even after a few days, the impression doesn't change much, but the acidity is impressive.
It's a nice and refreshing sake for the hot summer season.
Sake bought in Tokushima
A little sour impression, probably because it was opened from the barrel.
However, I personally like it because it is not spicy.
