The aroma is mild, the flavor and acidity come through nicely, and it is a delicious sake that finishes crisp and clean.
Takehaha by Kazuma Sake Brewery was brewed at Yoshida Sake Brewery in Tedorigawa as part of the first phase of Makuake's "Stop Noto's Sake" project. This is one of the bottles we ordered from Wajima, along with the second batch of raw sake.
I had read in a book about the Kamikawa Taisetsu Brewery that "Yumasaru-shu" means "sake that makes you drink a lot," and while there is nothing spectacular or outstanding about this Takeha original recipe reproduction, there is something about it that captures and holds your attention. It is simply delicious. It is simply delicious.
Takeba Noto Gohyakumangoku Junmai Ginjo 720ml
Rice used: 100% Noto Gohyakumangoku
Rice polishing ratio 60
Alcohol 15% (15% alcohol by volume) Manufactured: 2024.06
After the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Okazaki brewed this sake on consignment from rice produced by Kazuma-san.
As I recall, it was in late June of last year when it first appeared on store shelves.
It has already been a year.
I kept it in the refrigerator at home and opened the bottle.
Once again, I think that sake tastes different depending on the water. Am I also attracted to the water in Ueda?
Now it is a fantastic sake.
I was grateful to be able to drink it 🙇.
Good morning, @Mizuhashi!
Oh! I see you still have some stock left 😲.
It's been a year since it was released, I could have bought a total of 3 bottles myself back then, but now they're all in my liver 🤣.
Takeba by Kazuma Brewery in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Shinzawa Brewery in Miyagi Prefecture rescued the moromi to make this sake.
It is refreshing and went very well with Matsushima Anago Donburi.
Rating: B+
A junmai sake suitable for a mid-meal drink that brings out the flavor of the rice.
Easy to drink cold with a hint of acidity.
When heated, the acidity subsides and the flavor increases.
A versatile sake that tastes great either way.
Takeba Noto wo Sake in Akabu Shuzo 720ml
100% Yumemizuho rice
Rice polishing ratio 60
Alcohol content 15
Manufactured in June 2024
This sake is brewed on consignment at Akabu Sake Brewery from rice from Noto, where sake brewing was not possible due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
Last year, we happened to see it on pre-order at the brewery's online store and purchased two bottles. The other bottle was given to a company colleague whose parents live in Shuzhou.
I had not been able to open a bottle of this precious sake, but I opened it again yesterday with great vigor.
Yesterday's Junmai Daiginjo opened on the second day and became mellow, and this one is a little clearer.
It is strange, but it may need some time to wake up after it has been laid down.
By the way, the brewery store seems to have reopened on Saturdays since last month.
I would like to visit if I have a chance 😃.