Store drinking. Business trip to Morioka again. I drank a local AKABU, a very expensive (lol) sake, but I had to try it. It was a bit expensive (lol), but I took the opportunity to drink it! Easy to drink.
Sweet and fruity. Less gassy than expected. The supernatant alone gives an elegant impression. I feel that mixing the nigori added flavor, yogurtiness, and softness.
It is beautiful with a light cloudiness and bubbles rising from the air. It has a soft aroma with a firm sweetness and a slight acidity. The aftertaste is refreshing.
I will have a drink while waiting for the bullet train. It is a strong sweet sake. I don't think I'll be able to prepare a meal after I get back, so I'll just drink here and take a bath so I can go to bed.
AKABU Junmai Daiginjo Kokujo No Zan Nama Shu
Rated 4.6
Rice used: "Yunokou" from Iwate Prefecture, 35% polished rice, 15% alcohol by volume
This Junmai Daiginjo expresses AKABU's goal of flavor and ultimate sharpness. This bottle is made from Iwate's finest rice, Yunokou, polished to 35% and slowly brewed at ultra-low fermentation temperatures. The perfect timing of pressing at an ice temperature of -1 degree Celsius and careful finishing of each bottle produces a pleasant umami and a superb sharpness. The aroma is pear-like with a soft touch. It is fresh and refreshing with a good acidity.
This is for my brother's birthday party today! My brother's favorite Red Takeshi's SNOW😄I was able to get it again this year.
The aroma is of apples 🍎 and when you drink it, it is sweet and slightly carbonated! The sweetness and slight carbonation are followed by a moderate sourness that is typical of Akabu, and finally, a nice sharpness! The acidity makes it easy to drink. It goes well with Christmas dishes such as chicken and beef stew.
Happy birthday to you and your brother, Sashi 🎉🎂🎂.
It is amazing that you prepare this one every year! I hope your brother was pleased this year too 😊.
The last one today is AKABU🍶 from Iwate.
I love the unique taste of the sake, it's like an old sake, it's like an astringent taste that goes down your throat quickly ✨.
The tempura of albacore and asparagus is also delicious 😋!
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