Comparison of Yamahai sake. From left to right: Miyamanishiki, Gohyakumangoku, Omachi, and Aizan.
I never imagined that the individuality of the sake rice would blossom so clearly.
We will conclude our trip to the three Hokuriku prefectures with a premium Jun Dai 👍.
When you open the bottle, you will find a pleasant aroma of caramel, vanilla, coffee, nuts, chestnuts, tropical fruits, and a wide range of other aromas.
The palate is clear and beautiful with a sense of mystery. The palate is clear and beautiful, with a mysterious, clean taste. However, it does not linger for long, but is brought together by the wine-like elegance and bright acidity that stimulates the tongue, and finishes off the palate with a crisp finish!
The sweetness and spiciness of the Yamada-Nishiki flavor is integrated with the sweetness and spiciness of the Yamada-Nishiki, and it is a taste that is full of elegance ✨.
Accompanied by shinkansen goi ikatai ice cream!
It was my first time in Hokuriku since I started drinking sake, and it was still the best sake I've had in the forbidden area. ☺️
stst, it's me too 😃.
A fulfilling sake trip to the 3 prefectures of Hokuriku! I really want to go 🥹.
Cool farm gate and ice cream to end the 🏮 Izakaya Shinkansen 🚄! That's a great combination 😊.
Jay & Nobby, 👋 here too!
I think there are only a few sakes that don't go well with the ice cream!
I would recommend SAKE Shokudo at Kanazawa station 😋.
The last one was "Aizan," which I was most interested in!
Nutty aroma such as almonds.
The mouthfeel is soft and smooth. The milky smoothness is buttery, and the freshness from the minerality is still there.
The rice may be different, but the fundamentals are still the same, so you can really feel the skill of the artisan, and the taste is truly synonymous with the name ✨.
Finally, we finished off the meal with a cup of sake at No. 8, which we always have every time we go to Hokuriku! I enjoyed my first trip to Hokuriku in several years so much that it blew away my fatigue from working early and working overtime. ☺️
Next, "Omachi" type
It has a mellow aroma with hints of dairy products and grains.
The mouthfeel is richer than the previous two types, but it is clear and punchy, but comes in easily.
The lingering aftertaste of the rice flavor and astringency gives it a sense of maturity and deliciousness!
Next, "Ihyakumangoku" type
Aroma of pastry and custard.
It was more moist than Miyama and had a refreshing citrus-like acidity and flavor.
It had a light sweet and sour taste similar to orange puree ✨.
Today I was exploring the Himi area!
We took our time to enjoy all five senses, from the seafood bowls at the market to the natural hot springs and the now famous Amehara Beach ✨.
And finally, we went to Kanazawa to drink some sake from Mr. Noriguchi. I selected the Yamahai set at SAKE Shokudo, which I had been curious about for a while!
I started with the "Miyamanishiki" on the left.
It has a savory aroma of spices and herbs.
Fresh and light on the palate.
The acidity and astringency are combined with the umami of the rice.
The astringency and acidity are well balanced and delicious!
The Himi seafood bowl was such a gem that it was all I could do to keep from smiling 🤤.
The aroma and taste are typical of honjozo. The tanginess is not due to the modern gassiness, but to the alcohol content, which is 19%. There is also a lingering aftertaste. When I saw a documentary about Mr. Noguchi, he said, "When I made the sake I wanted to make, the local people did not accept it. They said it was too thin. I made a solid sake loved by the locals. This is delicious.
Grefflish aroma.
Light touch of astringency on the tongue from a light touch in the mouth, bitter astringency.
The acidity is citrusy. It has a dry and tasty flavor.
Despite the color of the package, the alcohol content is a solid 19%.
It is moderately drinkable for that.
I like the taste.
Taste 4/5 stars
Unusual taste. It also feels un-Japanese sake-like. The bitter taste is interesting. The aroma is also refreshing, like narcissus. Interesting. Delicious.