It had been a while since I had a chance to drink sake with friends, and this was the sake I brought. I had a hard time deciding what kind of sake to bring, but I chose a refreshing dry sake because they were the polar opposites of an extreme drinker and someone who is not used to drinking.
From the moment it was opened, it had a gaseous feeling that was hard to believe it was fire-added, and you could feel it as freshness when you sipped it.
The aroma was clear and fresh, with a hint of muscat, grape-like astringency, and a bitterness similar to citrus fruits.
As the temperature rises, a banana-like aroma filled with sake-like characteristics peeks out. It is wonderful to be able to enjoy the difference in taste even with changes in temperature.
It is a clear, dry sake that goes down well with snacks, and some people drank it very fast, saying it was delicious.
As was the case with Morishima, which I drank just before, this sake is excellent as a food sake, so I personally like to pair it with fish. It goes well with grilled fish, sashimi, or anything else.
I've never tried it with grilled meat or spare ribs, but I think it might work with them too..! I don't think it would go well with stew.
Sawaya Matsumoto, my favorite, ultra was my first drink 🧐.
I missed out on buying Ine Mangaka no Nigori, a summer gift from Kyoto, so I chose this one. I heard that the price has gone up this year.
I heard that the price has gone up this year 😮.
I heard that the price has gone up this year 😮.
The label is corked for some reason 😳, which gives it a luxurious feel.
The first taste is very smooth, and the mouthfeel is completely different from that of the standard Moriboshi. Yet, the unique aroma and bitterness of Matsumoto are still there. The acidity is elegant. It is moderately dry. There is no description, but I guess this is a daiginjo level. But still, it is delicious!
On the way back, we stopped by the Kyoto Expo.