Clear and light sweetness as arabashiri, strong umami, acidity, many sake-like elements, carbonation, slight bitterness and a gorgeous aroma with a taste of bekko candy.
Ichi-go ichi-e!
Thanks all for the big catch of 秋刀, which have seemed to benefit us fellows in the UK as frozen ones are now on sales in Asian supermarkets.
To celebrate this autumn delicacy, we have paired it with this Nagano’s Junmai Daiginjo. Not sure if it is a good match, but the sweetness of the sake and umami of the fish are nevertheless a superb combination!
Fruity, melon-like, rich sweetness, with a strong acidity. It is said to be freshly aged in ice temperature. It has a clean and crisp aftertaste.
I will definitely buy it again next year!
When you go to Zenkoji Temple, you'll find a sake brewery nearby 🙌!
After tasting various sake, I decided to try this nigori-zake, which looked delicious even when heated.
The sweetness, acidity, and sake-like flavor are in perfect balance 💖.
It is delicious cold, but we enjoyed it warmed up with miso or cheese-based meals 🧀.
It has a great creamy texture when heated up. ♨️
First time at Yoshinoya
Smells sweet.
Melon-y?
It's like a smooth drink.
Taste is light.
Bitter taste lingers in the upper part of the throat
When you taste it thoroughly
Tingling sensation on the tip of the tongue
The bitterness that lingers in the throat
The smell through the nose
Not so fruity
The smell of alcohol is not so fruity.
The bitter taste remains in the back of the throat at the end.
I don't think takowasa is a good choice for a snack.
I think it would go well with simmered dishes.
