Today's Toyama Drink Comparison Special Set
at Antenna Shop Toyama Bar.
We had a sanshouraku.
It had been open for a while, so it didn't feel very fresh.
The 18% alcohol content is quite heavy, but the taste is gentle and mellow.
The sake rice is Yamadanishiki produced in Toyama.
I visited Gokayama with heavy snowfall. Purchased at Kihei Shoten (the brewery is right next door). It is a traditional thick dry sake. It is good for a mid-meal drink and you will never get tired of it.
San-Shouraku" - "Laughing Joyfully
San-Shouraku Brewery in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. A refreshing aroma like lychee. It has a moderate acidity. It is a delicious sake that complements food.
It has a mild mouthfeel and is thin on character in a way.
This is the first Toyama sake I bought myself.
Rating: ★★★☆☆☆☆☆
Where to buy: Koyama Shoten (Tokyo)
Amount: 2,800 yen (tax included)
My family bought it for me as a souvenir from Toyama. This is the first time I have seen it. I think it should be warmed up. The umami flavor rises gradually. The aftertaste is smooth and clean. Heating sake makes you feel warm.
I was curious about Sanjoraku.
We had it cold and warmed.
It has a rich umami taste of rice that spreads quickly.
It also had the acidity typical of Yamahai.
The first day the bottle was opened, it had a freshness from direct pumping,
It is not at all cloying, and the sake goes down very well.
It is delicious and I personally like the taste.
It is delicious both cold and warmed,
It is good to drink with a meal.
If you want to warm it up, it is best at room temperature to lukewarm.
Good evening Jay & Nobby, ❗️
San Laughing Rak, it was a great drink 😊.
And it's quite competent as a food sake,
It has become one of my favorite sake to repeat ❗️
If you find it, please give it a try 👌
Although I have had Sanjoraku's Yamahai-brewed sake before, this is the first time I have had this "nao kumi-nama sake".
It is delicious with a watery, smooth feel!
I had it cold and refreshing, but it would be fun to try it hot & cold!