The last of 4) at the standing drinking chuin Shinmachi branch in Shinmachi, Osaka, which has reopened for business.
Today we will compare 4 sakes from Tobiroki and Izumikawa.
Next is the fourth and last sake, Tobiroki Junmai Ginjo.
It is what is called "Tobiroki's Black Label".
The exterior is clear crystal.
The aroma is a ginjo aroma that is clearer and purer than that of the special junmai.
Clear melon, moderately ripe banana, and slight apricot.
The aroma is a beautiful jyoshinmai.
If the special junmai has an aromatic aroma, the junmai ginjo has a beautiful aroma.
The owner, Mr. Kawada, also took in the aroma and nodded his head, saying, "Nice aroma ☺️.
In the mouth, it has a smooth and beautiful texture.
It has a slightly transparent sweetness and a gentle, clean acidity.
The clear umami flavor flows very nicely, with a beautiful aroma in the hints.
The final taste is gently stimulating and finishes with a sharp finish.
The lingering aftertaste is moderate.
It is a beautiful intoxicating sake.
It has a finer and more delicate image than the special junmai, and it is a matter of taste which one you prefer.
This was the end of the day!
I hope that Kawada-san, the owner, will get well and we will be able to talk about sake together over a drink as soon as possible 🙏 I pray for his safe recovery and will wait patiently.
Thank you for your hospitality 🍶.
At the standing drinking chuin Shinmachi in Shinmachi, Osaka, which has reopened for business (3)
Today we will compare 4 sakes from Tobiroki and Izumikawa 🍶.
Next up is the third sake, Tobiroki Special Junmai.
I like Tobiroki's special junmai ☺️
It's been a while since I've had it, so I was excited to enjoy it.
The appearance is clear crystal.
The aroma is sweet and gorgeous.
Aromatic fine melon sweetness, fresh aroma with a sense of melon near the skin, and moderately ripe banana.
Aroma of rice, from white dumpling to rice cake.
This, this, this: ☺️
The texture is very slightly thickened when you drink it.
It has a firm sweetness with a sense of rice, and a smooth acidity.
The rice flavor can be felt, and combined with the refreshing melon scent, it has a truly wonderful sense of balance.
It is sharp and flows smoothly.
The lingering aftertaste is medium-long, and you can enjoy it with your eyes as it fades away.
Well, I knew it would be good, but it is still delicious 😊.
Personally, I love the balance of elements in Tobiroki's special junmai: aroma, sweetness, acidity, umami, cleanliness, and drinkability.
It can be served either as a mealtime sake or as a stand-alone sake, like an ibushigin utility player that one team should have. ☺️
With the lingering remnants of the last sake, let's move on to the fourth and final sake 🍶.
Label change! This is the second Tobiroki this season!
It's always good, no matter how many times I drink it! I wonder how many liquor stores I bought it from...,
I should have bought another bottle, I regret it a little.
The second cup is Tobiroki 😊.
Since the first cup was the classical type
The fruity flavor stands out even more ✨.
The pineapple-like aroma, sweet and refreshing taste is indescribably delicious ❤️
Good evening, Mr. Rurun!
It's good to have a drink at your usual restaurant tonight, too 🤗.
I think I've had a bottle of HIROKI's special pure sake before I started drinking at SAKEWA. It looks fruity and delicious 🤤.
I would like to drink this again 😋.
Good evening, ma-ki-sama 😊.
I feel at home in my usual restaurant 😄
I've had a few of your Junmai Daiginjos, but this is the first time for me too.
I think I prefer it to the Junmai Daiginjo I've had a few times ✨.
I hope to see you there!
unadulterated sake
Sourness comes quickly. Slightly acidic. A little bit of white peach. It is plain but not bad. Sourness and spiciness. Sourness and pungency. 87 points.
Sweetness: 2.6
Sourness:3
Dryness:2.9
Hinted aroma:2.7
It's not very piquant, but it's delicious with an apple fruitiness and a fresh impression!
I had avoided it because the Hiroki I drank in the past was not so good, but if it was this good, I should have drank it sooner!
It may be softly sweet, but a slight tingling sensation seems to prevail. The umami (flavor?) is more than enough to make it drinkable, in my opinion. My personal impression is that it is drinkable because it has more umami. Flavor is not detectable.
980 yen/100ml
