When I was in Koka, Shiga on business, I stopped by the Laughing Shiki sake brewery. Unfortunately, the brewery does not sell directly, so I dropped by a liquor store that sells it and found a nice bottle!
What a surprise, he seemed to be involved in making a pilot version of the sake, and he recommended this one!
It was cheap, in the mid-1000 yen range! And although the label says it is special junmai, they said it goes by junmai daiginjo!
The taste is low in sweetness and high in acidity, so there is no bubbles, but the refreshing mouthfeel makes it easy to drink!
A drinkable dish! Someone's wording has been infected 🤣𐤔
Sho Shiki Limited Edition TASAN Old Style Nama Moto 2023-2024 Nama Sake [Sho Shiki Shuzo, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
The soft mouthfeel has a hint of sourness and sweetness. It has a refreshing aftertaste.
Ingredients: Rice (domestic), Rice Koji (domestic)
Rice used for making sake : Koji rice, Watafune No.2 produced in Shiga Prefecture Kake rice, Watafune No.2 produced in Shiga Prefecture
Polishing ratio：50
Yeast used : High malic acid producing yeast test strain
Alcohol content : 15
Since the beef was delicious Omi beef, I paired it with sake from the same prefecture. It was sweet on the palate and had a robust flavor that did not overpower the meat.
It is a pity that there was no information about the sake other than the brand name. Next time, I would like to enjoy it at home.
Gorgeous, refreshing aroma reminiscent of apples and flowers.
The smooth mouthfeel is followed by a mellow rice sweetness, but the lingering acidity and bitterness make it easy to drink without becoming cloyingly sweet.
At Tenya-cho Gotou in Hakata, Japan.
The rice used is "Tamakae".
Aged for 5-7 years and served lukewarm.
Mild and smooth.
Sweet and sour.
Date of manufacture: January 2023
Watafune No.2 from Hyogo Prefecture, Polishing ratio 50%.
Flower yeast. It is gorgeous, full-bodied, sweet, fruity, and delicious ✨It has an elegant acidity, and the image of Shiki is one that can be drunk neatly! As the temperature rises, it becomes mellow, milky, and full-bodied.
