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.
☆☆☆☆☆
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!
The smell of the fields. Tomatoes (oh my bad!) Orange.
From the same aroma with the inclusion of
Tart sweetness with a sense of purity, like ripe strawberries.
The acidity is moderate, chili and bitter.
I don't like the aroma.
It is just the right balance when combined with marinated cabbage.
Taste level 3/5
Will we be able to see the sacred water crossing of Lake Suwa this year?
Aroma
The aroma is clear, but soft and fluffy.
The aroma is not strong, but it has a gorgeous alcoholic aroma that is typical of the original sake.
However, this aroma has a very sweet taste, and it is not harsh, but pleasant.
Taste
Smooth on the palate with an alcoholic taste.
The aroma was subdued, but the taste was surprisingly rich.
The taste of apples, melon, and muscat after the alcohol.
Sweetness and umami of rice. Sweet rice cake.
Little acidity.
Slight bitterness.
Sweet and mellow feeling can be enjoyed in the mouth and nostrils.
But it has a good sharpness.
Summary.
The label says "umakuchi", but for me personally, the main taste is completely sweet.
The official website says it has a sake meter of around +3, but I felt so much sweetness that I thought, "Really? I felt such sweetness.
The rice polishing ratio is 70%, but I enjoyed the fruity flavor of a highly polished ginjo sake.
It was delicious!
Here are the specs of this sake
Rice used 100% Nagano rice
Ingredients. Rice (domestic), Rice Koji (domestic)
Rice polishing ratio: 70%.
Alcohol content: 17%.
Sake degree. Around +3 degrees
Acidity: around 1.2 degrees
Amino acidity: around 1.1 degrees
There were many hiyaoroshi that seemed smooth and quiet.
So, I decided to try a firm hiyaoroshi.
The aroma is sweet and mild.
When you take a sip, you can feel the smell of alcohol and warmth.
and a hint of melon.
Then, the umami of rice comes in. Aroma of grain.
Acid, bitter, spicy, and delicious.
A good shift in flavor.
Taste level ☆3/5
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