For some reason, I found myself alone in Yamagata over the weekend and stayed overnight in Sendai. The sake in the back of the picture is Sendai station 🚄!
I chose this one to drink, which is hard to find in Tokyo (I remember there were also Urakasumi, Hakurakusei, Atago no Matsu, etc.).
The first sip was fruity, but the aftertaste was more umami, and the sake was exquisitely balanced!
It was late at night, and I was happy to finish this one drink and return to the hotel, but I forgot to stock up on sake at the site 😭.
I'm determined to go back again soon, before it snows ‼️
📍Italian local cuisine and primitive grill Oshika Peninsula Sendai Ekimae
(I'm not sure if it's a distance issue or not, but I couldn't tag the restaurant)
Purchase at Sendai Airport
It has a mild and fluffy taste with no corners, probably because it has been matured.
It has a slight sourness and a good sharpness, but it is also gently finished.
It is mellow, but not at all dull.
We were recommended to try the sake that went well with the delicious akitogi, and we were served the sake that went well with the akitogi. The sake was sharp and dry, and went perfectly with the big, fatty swordfish.
Alcohol content 15%.
Polishing ratio 50%.
Sake from Miyagi
The taste is gentle, and if you are not careful, it can be quite intoxicating. It is very easy to drink, so beware of the opposite.
It was purchased at the brewery. This sake also won the gold medal at the Delicious Sake in a Wine Glass Awards 2025. Congratulations!
This sake has a subtle melon-like aroma. It is said to be a sake that tastes great in a wine glass, but it also tastes great in a sake cup.
It was an easy to drink sake with mainly sweetness and less acidity than the raw sake. Thank you very much for the meal 😊.
It is a gift from a person to whom my parents have always been indebted. Words like "kurahakushi," or "hidden warehouse," are very heartwarming.
The aroma has a hint of rummy aroma. The flavor is centered on a slightly strong acidity and sweetness. Although the acidity is a little strong, the sake is easy to drink without any peculiarities. The modest aroma keeps you from getting tired of drinking it, and it is a good sake to drink with food. The alcohol is mild and it was served cold. Thank you very much for your kindness.
It is said that this sake was awarded GOLD (2nd prize) in the Junmai-shu category of the 2025 SAKE COMPETITION. I visited the brewery and purchased a bottle. I am not the only one who wants to try this award-winning sake...
At a liquor store I once visited, I heard that the quality of sake from this brewery has improved dramatically over the past few years. They seem to be gaining in popularity.
The aroma is yogurt and melon-like, with a hint of alcohol. As the name "Umakuchi" implies, you can taste the umami of the rice, and the acidity is just right. The mouthfeel is a bit sweet, but overall it was a dry and refreshing sake. Thank you for the meal 😊.
I bought this at a supermarket near my parents' house. It is nice to know that local sake is sold at regular supermarkets. It is a summer-only sake. The cool bottle and label are nice.
It has a gorgeous fruity aroma, like rumney or melon and a little pineapple. But the aroma is mild, with a bit of sweetness and bitterness, and a touch of alcohol. The second half was refreshing and typical of summer sake. It was a treat 😊.
After I finished drinking it, I looked back at my records and found that I drank it last year at the same time 😅...