武侯祠
This sake is made from Manzai rice grown in Okazaki. This is the first time I have heard of this rice. This sake brewery was founded in 1690. When I looked up what year it was, I found that it was five years after Tsunayoshi, the fifth Shogun, issued a decree of mercy for all living creatures, and two years after Matsuo Basho embarked on his journey along the Okunohosomichi (the Narrow Road to the Deep North). When I drink it with this in mind, I suddenly feel the depth of flavor.
It has been a while since I drank Ni-Rabbit at home, and I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty it was. I bought a packet because of the interesting label, and this will be a definite repeat purchase when I see it again. It was as expected.
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