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I bought this "Tokuwaka Junmai Genshu" when I was in Nishinomiya the other day.
I can't fully describe the taste.
When drunk chilled, the spiciness is more pronounced.
When heated up, the spiciness comes through from the deep flavor.
I was not sure which way to drink it until the end, but I enjoyed it while interacting with the sake.
Bandai Osawa Brewery is located to the east of the Osawa Honke Brewery, which produces Houmusume, and is the southeastmost brewery in Nishinomiya Township.
As you can see from the name of the brewery, it is a relative of the Osawa Honke Brewery.
The brewery was established in 2005, and as of 2022, it is the newest brewery in Nishinomiya-go, and "Tokuwaka" is a new brand.
Osawa Honke Shuzo also changed its name from Osawa Shuzo.
Both of these breweries seem to be focusing on original sake.
A book I have on hand, titled "Nishinomiya, the City of Sake," which was produced by the Nishinomiya Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1982, does not mention the name of Bandai Osawa Brewing Company.
There are 24 sake makers introduced in the book. It is truly a "sake town.
But now there are only 10 companies.
Even so, new companies and brands are being created, such as Bandai Osawa Brewery, and the individuality of each brewery is apparent. This is the underlying strength of Nishinomiya.
Gubi!
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