New Year's Day went by in a flash.
There are many kinds of sake in the world, but this is the lucky one!
Sake for the man
Kenbishi
It's no wonder it's so popular
Coo!
Japanese sake!
At the usual restaurant
We ended the day with heated sake 😊.
It's been a while since I've had Nada sake 🍶, but it was great for heating up 😆.
It was rich and umami-guchi and great for heating up 😆.
The side dish was braised yellowtail with kama!
Purchased at an Aeon liquor store! I had my first heated sake at home. The aroma is different from cold sake! And the umami that spreads in the mouth is amazing!
I think I'm going to be addicted to it!
PS. This bottle seems to be a special bottle for heating sake in the microwave!
I'll use it again instead of throwing it away!
Warmed.
Aromatic nose, dried fruits, hay, barley, caramel.
Ripe and fruity on the palate, with a hint of hay.
Not overly full.
Acidic and light in texture,
Smooth and mellow flavor.
I like it.
When the temperature drops, it gives the impression of a brandy-like aroma.
I guess it is good as a food wine.
Taste level 4/5
Pale yellow in color.
The aroma is full, like amazake (sweet sake).
The mouthfeel is smooth, with a refreshing acidity that spreads quickly, followed by umami and sweetness, and then disappears, leaving a slight aftertaste.
It has few peculiarities, so it is easy to match with food.
A mellow sake.
When heated, the bitterness and umami come forward before the acidity.
Personally, I like it lukewarm to super high temperature.
Pairing with food
Ponzu sauce with red bean paste → ○
Potato chips (light salt) → ○
Speaking of Shishu, we Banshu people are all fond of the Ako Ronin.
Tonight, we will be serving a special Kuramatsu Kenbishi, a top-rated downhill sake that was loved by Horibe Yasube.
The unique acidity and umami flavor make it a must-try this winter, even for those who don't know it from all over the country.
We will have chicken liver skewers, yakitori, and oinari 🤗.
And Onihei Hankacho 👹🙇 that I already recorded today! Isn't it great 😉.
A bottle of Kenrishi that I had seen in supermarkets and convenience stores and wanted to buy someday
Purchased at a convenience store as an offering
Taste of Kenrishi
Sweetness, umami, maturity and sharpness
Wonderfully concentrated!
It can be served at room temperature.
But it can also be heated up in a bottle with a microwave.
I want to reuse it.