Tonight's storytelling companion. It's being drunk down by everyone as they stand by the food. I feel safe in the knowledge that I'm not being insisted on as the coolest drink.
Dry middle (Not too spicy. Easy to drink. Dry. You can drink it in gulps.) It is a kind of sake.
My personal impression
It goes very well with nameko mushrooms, and is indeed a local sake from Chiba.
Low acidity, high bitterness, moderate sweetness.
Not too thick, not too thin, just right and mellow.
It has a strong taste, so it will not be defeated by fried food.
It will shine most brightly as an accompaniment to grilled skewers and protein dishes at Japanese-style pubs.
Commentary.
This is a new product from Koshikoi after a long time. It is a junmai ginjo made from "So-no-Mai" rice, which is recommended by Chiba Prefecture for sake brewing.
The color is slightly tinted, suggesting little filtration.
The aroma is gorgeous with a sweetness that is typical of junmai ginjos.
The taste is sweet and smooth on the tongue when drunk at room temperature. The sweetness is followed by sourness.