After much deliberation, I decided to have a second glass of Kamidori "Meiri" from Toshimaya in Okaya City. Normally, I am a Junmai (pure rice) drinker and do not order alcohol-added sake, but if it is Toshimaya's top brand and they have put as much effort into it as they did in their exhibit, then I am sure I will be able to enjoy it!
It is dry, but has a pleasantly full flavor characteristic of the water (from the Kirigamine water system) in the Suwa region.
Well done!
It is crisp and dry, but not too dry, and has the flavor of a Junmai Daiginjo. It is a sake from Nagano, but in a sense, it gives the impression of being a sake that would be brewed in Niigata Prefecture. The owner told us that it goes well with meals, and we immediately enjoyed it with our evening drinks. It certainly does not interfere with sashimi or meat, and the sake goes well with both.
It is rich and mellow, with a sweet, rich flavor.
It is full-bodied and does not lose out to food, and its umami flavor spreads out and is delicious. It is good to drink slowly and in small sips as a mealtime sake.
Sake rice → Shirakaba-Nishiki, Kinmon-Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio→49%.
Alcohol content→15%.
Sake degree→+1.0
Acidity → 1.3
Nagano Trip 4
Kamiwatari
The deliciousness exuded from the dignified atmosphere despite the 3 deci...
As the label on the back says, the seal is very tight...
It really won't open...
And unfortunately, there was no gassy feeling... maybe a little bit of a spiciness?
It tastes like pineapple and banana with a syrupy sweetness.
It is a bit high in alcohol content at 17 degrees, so it gets drunk quickly.
The next morning, we went hiking at Tsugaike Kogen (Tsugaike Plateau) 🏞️
It was the last day of this year, so there were almost no visitors and we had the place to ourselves.
There was no snow and it was sunny and hot 🫠.
It would have been nice to see snow, but this year it will finally snow on the next day.
I heard that skunk cabbages are beautiful in the scenery, but it was just at the end of the autumn leaves.
I have been taking in the beautiful air: 🏔️
Hi Hiro, good evening 🦉.
I'd be ready if I saw the label on the back 😅and since I like sweet drinks, I'm curious 😁.
I've only been to Tsugaike for skiing 💦It looks like a nice and pleasant course!
Good evening, Pon!
The drinks are good in moderation 🤤.
I've only been there for skiing, but I imagine it's even higher up than that. ⛷️ You can take the gondola to the top of the mountain, so it was easy! I'm sure you'll enjoy it next year!
Hi HIRO 😃
Yes, it is indeed a massive atmosphere! I think I'll go to Sandesi first 😋.
And having this beautiful view and air all to yourself is a luxury 🤗.
Good evening, Jay & Nobby!
Yes, the dignity is there.
Three decis that disappeared in the blink of an eye.
It was delicious!
The 360° view was spectacular and the wooden paths are beautifully maintained. The wooden paths are well maintained and the view is spectacular.
Drinking out record.
Shippo with a junior colleague.
It was my first time to drink it,
Nagano = dry, but it was delicious and did not betray my expectations.
Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture Toyoshimaya Kamiwatari Junmai Namaeshu
This brewery has a seemingly humble image among the famous breweries on the banks of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, but they sincerely make simple sake that is truly delicious.
This sake is also a good Junmai sake.
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If you have time at Nagano station you have to stop by here 😁.
It's a standing bar in Shinshu Kuraudo♪
We chose three kinds of sake: Sakunohana, Kamito, and Nakanori-san. Among them, I really liked the middle one, Kamito's Arabashiri. It is sweet and slightly carbonated. Very fresh! When I went to check out the sales floor, I found that it was a limited edition for 1,100 yen. A four-pack bottle costs 1,100 yen! Is it because alcohol is added? But I would buy it even if it were a little more expensive.
I will buy it when I go on a business trip to Nagano the week after next and drink it carefully.
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Pitchy fresh, sweetness from light acidity.
The sweetness is not thick, so it's refreshing and slightly sharp.
The alcohol feeling of 18 degrees comes after drinking.
The price of 1100 yen for such a good taste is the best 😀.
There are more and more delicious Kamito these days!
The aroma is mild, with a mild aroma of pears and apples, and as the temperature rises, a mild aroma of dried figs and other dried fruits, and a smooth mouthfeel. As the temperature rises, the sweetness and umami increase and the mildness of the wine increases. It is delicious!
cracks that form in the ice on Lake Suwa
When the bottle is opened, it is slightly effervescent. There is a slight omission of bubbles. A little spicy on the tip of the tongue. The sourness makes it come on quickly and it is delicious. It is crisp and clean.
Purchased at a supermarket in Okaya.
It goes well with the fatty grilled fish we bought at the same time. Delicious.
This is the new sake of the 2024 brewing year. It is very early!
A 4-pack bottle costs 1,100 yen including tax. Reasonable!
A popular item that was sold out when we visited the brewery last year on 11/24. It does not disappoint!
And today is Friday, the 25th. Sake!
On this day, let's try a few brands we don't know!
While there are many junmai daiginjos, this is the only junmai daiginjo!
It was so light and refreshing that I finished it in no time!
It's a Nagano sake, isn't it?
I like this silhouette of Toya Lake💦.
a great deal of information about the brewery and its products
Rice used: Shirakaba Nishiki
Polishing ratio 49
Sake degree +3.5
Acidity 1.2
Visited the liquor store where I purchased the bottle yesterday.
Requested a preference to drink a delicious sweet type.
They recommended this one to me. He recommended this one, so I took it home.
When the bottle was opened, the aroma was deliciously sweet.
It is very round in the mouth.
The sweetness is restrained.
The taste is refreshing and sharp. It is good!
