From Kanazawa to Tsuruoka, 460 km via Hakutaka, Shirayuki, and Inaho. It is a long way along the Sea of Japan. It is closer than Sendai, but takes about 1.5 times longer. Today is a travel day, so we took a walk in Niigata on the way. It is nice to take a leisurely trip.
When I asked at the tourist information center in front of the station about the best local sake stores, the first place I was introduced to was a supermarket called Shufu no Ten (Housewife's Store). It was indeed awesome.
We were also introduced to a highly recommended eatery, Yuu-zen, which is a great place to eat.
The information center was wonderful!
First, we were given a bottle of Wagamuji. Mild ginjo aroma, acidity and bitterness? I see what you mean, it is a food sake! Miyamanishiki is in its element, isn't it?
Thank you, sister, for the perfect accompaniments and Shonai sake!
In talking with the clerk, I was recommended to buy one of the multiple candidates for a spick and span, but with good traction!
The first day I bought it. The first day I bought it, it had a spicy, muscat-like liquor taste and disappeared before the twang came.
On the second day, the spiciness somehow became more vivid!
Muscat flavor is also added... and then it disappears 🫥.
The taste is a little off to my taste buds, but the presence is interesting 🍶.
Dewa Tsannin 6% polished rice. It is smooth and full-bodied! But it is not too sweet, and has a gentle sake feel and sharpness.
Since it is by Ou Boast, this is a generic Tatenokawa so to speak: ......
A cosy sake for those in the know, and delicious.
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株式会社柴田屋酒店(東京都中野区)は、奥羽自慢株式会社と共同開発した「奥羽自慢 吾有事(わがうじ) 14C ～SAKETIMES | 日本酒をもっと知りたくなるWEBメディア
山形県鶴岡市の奥羽自慢（おううじまん）は、2017年に当時26歳で杜氏に抜擢された阿部龍弥さんが先頭に立って酒造りの改革に邁進したのをきっかけに、経営を立て直しました。杜氏就任とともにデビューした新ブランド「吾有事（わがうじ）」の評判も年々上がり、5年目にして蔵は黒字転換を果たし、上昇基調に入っています。2022年夏には国際的なコンペティションで高い評価を受け、ますます注目される奥羽自慢復活の軌跡を追いました。SAKE Street | プロも愛読の日本酒メディア
