かいこま
This is the first Nishinomon I have had in a long time.
I bought and drank this brand of sake as a souvenir when I visited Zenkoji over 20 years ago, and I was not very flatteringly impressed with its taste.
Recently, however, it has been getting good reviews and won a gold medal at this year's New Sake Competition, so I decided to buy a 300 ml bottle of this sake that I happened to find and try it.
First of all, the aroma was subdued. However, when I took a sip, I was surprised by its full-bodied gorgeousness and dry taste with a slightly sweet but crisp aftertaste. Although the alcohol content is 16%, it has a nice sharpness, so you will never get tired of drinking it, and you will find yourself drinking more and more of it.
Incidentally, I chose an inverted Fujiyama-shaped cup for today's sake, in keeping with the "Mountain Day" celebration. The bottom part of the cup is too narrow and unstable, so I used a plastic cup that I used at a drinking event in Kamisuwa in the past.
For snacks, we chose kanpyo maki and tsukune skewers. The tsukune was sprinkled with shichimi (seven spice) from Hachimanya Iso Goro, one of the famous souvenirs from Zenkoji Temple.
I had planned to drink less alcohol tonight, but it was so good that I couldn't resist.
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ma-ki-
Good evening, Kaikoma-san.
Zenkoji, I miss it so much 🎵.
I visited there on a trip a few years ago and enjoyed the delicious sake and food ✨.
Yes, it's true. Things I used to think I didn't like are now delicious ✨I think it's important to reaffirm 😊.
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かいこま
Good evening, ma-ki-.
Thank you for your comment.
Speaking of Zenkoji, the buckwheat noodle shop is also delicious.
I think the quality of Nishinomon's sake has improved tremendously. It is important to reconfirm.
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