Memorandum...This was the first Niigata sake I've had at the usual izakaya (Japanese style pubs), and it was sweet and tasty, not unlike Niigata sake, with a fruity taste and a lingering aftertaste that was also excellent....
The ayu masamune (ayu fish) raw sake we had at "Cuisine and Sake and Tomato and Thanksgiving" near Niigata Station was very fruity!
The o-tenshio-sakiori (salted fish) was also very tasty and went well with all the sake.
I want to drink lots of nigori sake!"
I thought so last winter. It's so delicious!
But you have to be careful with active nigori or second fermentation sake in the bottle, because of the second fermentation in the intestines the next day...(sweat).
Delicate stomach. My personal precaution.
Now, I'll have some!
I like the slight effervescence~!
No, the first glass might be quite piquant.
It's sweet~.
It has a strong rice flavor. But it is refreshing and delicious!
I can't imagine this taste from ayu or from Masamune (lol).
That's another thing, nice Masamune 👍️
Bottom of bottle + new bottle.
Dark niggles with visible truffles.
Milky juicy rice juice~! Punchy rice flavor!
Strong rich umami flavor.
The sweetness is soft and thick, but not clingy, probably due to the acidity.
It is a very drinkable yet smooth drink,
You will want to drink it in large gulps,
The alcohol content is a little high, so you can't be too careful (laugh).
4/5 stars for my taste.
I bought this sake because it was recommended at the Niigata antenna store in KITTE at Osaka Station.
The first mouthfeel is full of the sweetness and depth of rice.
The taste gradually becomes firm and dry, and then fades away.
It was as youthful and powerful as the comment!
From now on, we will have it by the glass!
So, the fifth sake at Parking Kitahama Fermentation Plant is from a new brewery, Ayumasamune Shuzo!
This time, it's ayu-agari!
Let's have it right away!
First, the aroma. Not much of an aroma.
In the mouth, you can taste bitterness, richness, and a bit of fruity flavor.
After that, there is a complex taste and a lingering pungent aftertaste that gives the impression of being rather dry, but what can I say, it is delicious!
Is it just drunkenness?
I'm a little hungry, so I thought I'd have some risotto.
The waitress told me I could get a great deal on a set of drinks, so I ordered a beer for lunch on a weekday!
I'm sure the waitress was recommending something café-like,,,because it was a very stylish restaurant...
It's been a long time since I've been to Heartland.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land ✨ from
Saitama Petit Drive🚙PART2 ④
King Shop Seiya
The 4th sake tasting!
Next up was a new sake from Niigata's "Ayu Masamune" ✨.
Sweet and fruity aroma
When you drink it
The sweetness is not as strong as the aroma
It is mild and moist with a delicious acidity 😋.
Honjozo "Ayu Masamune
Rice polishing ratio 70%.
Alcohol content 15
After participating in the Echigo-Kenshin SAKE Festival 2025, 11 people joined a drinking party at Gun-chan Naoetsu near where they were staying at night. The all-you-can-drink sake was Hakkaisan, Kubota, and Ayu Masamune.
I wonder how much I have to drink to get through this 😅.
Two of the Tokyo group were also in the party until the last minute the next day 🍶.
We said goodbye to everyone and hope to see you in Joetsu next year 😄.
Order the ayu fish dish with ayu fish masamune 🐟.
It's a Niigata-like junmai that I don't drink much these days, but it became a little milder after the second cup of inoguchi and a little sweeter in the third cup.
Strange!
I looked over and it was 600 check-ins 🍶.
The milestone drink was...,
I knew it would be ayu masamune (ayu sweet sake), which is my recent favorite.
It's refreshing and sweet ❗️
I took it from their website lol😆.
I still have more sake in the fridge so I'll check in ✨
Good evening, Mr. Rambo!
Congratulations on your 600 check-ins 🎉.
The milestone is with your current sake guess - another fun milestone sake 😋.
I'd like to try some of the classic sakes as well 🤤.
Have a great sake life 🤗
Congratulations on your 600 check-ins, Rambo🎊!
The blue label Ayu Masamune looks refreshing and delicious 😋.
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your stock of sakes 😙.
Good evening, Rambo 😃.
Congratulations on your 600 check in ㊗️㊗️㊗️㊗️㊗️㊗️ 🎉Ayu Masamune! I've never had it 🥲 but it's fun to have an assortment of sandesi 😊.