After work.
This sake is made by Niigata Meikozo, known for N-888 and Chojamori.
I had it at room temperature, and it was a perfect drink for a meal with a light and dry taste, which is typical of Niigata. 🙆♂️
Two year old liquor from my parents' house.
My parents were going to throw it away, but I held them back and opened the bottle.
See? No problem.
It hasn't deteriorated even though it's been left at room temperature.
The mild mouthfeel is typical of Niigata light-bodied dry wines.
Lightly matured richness and acidity that seems to be transforming.
Heating it up is the right decision.
It has more umami and depth and is delicious even when cooled.
Pairs well with Ibaraki's famous Edosaki pumpkin!
I bought this as a souvenir for myself when I visited Niigata Meikozo for a sake brewery tour. It is somewhat dry and...at first glance, thick...firm for 14 degrees. It has a slightly habitual flavor, is this due to the water? It's beautifully balanced and very tasty! Niigata Meikozo-san has been a great help to us in many ways, from plum wine to shochu to sake.
Temperature 5°C
Taste 80
Color Almost colorless and transparent. It seems to have a faint brownish tinge.
Aroma: Slightly honey-like sweet aroma. The aroma on the palate and the lingering aroma are indescribable and mysterious.
Taste: Mildly sweet on the palate with a spiciness that comes later.
Overall impression: It has a punch that is typical of nama-zake, but I think it has been mildly changed in the 8 months it has been brewed.
There is no old fragrance or unpleasant smell.
A 300 ml bottle of snow-stored sake from Niigata Meisho Co. in rural Ojiya.
I was staying alone for another day on the 4th of GW, and after eating at a popular ramen restaurant in the countryside, I wanted to take my time walking around the city and have a local sake for dinner at my birthplace.
The effect of snow storage? Is it?
It was mellow, fresh, dark, 19 degrees, and delicious.
Even 300ml is enough to drink 👍
Koshino-Kanchubai Issen Dry Mouth
On my way home from work, there was a Niigata sake tasting and sale at the station and I bought it 😁😁😁😁.
Delicious 😆😆😆😆.