◎This is exactly the perfect sake for cherry blossom viewing. I had the impression that Kirakucho was dry, but this sake is relatively sweet, so I think it will broaden the base of sake!
◎◎I have the impression that this sake can be confidently recommended to first-time sake drinkers and those who prefer sweet sake.
The sake is made from a variety of sake rice called "Sakura Fukuhime," which was registered as a variety in 2022 through cooperation between the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Nihonmatsu City in relation to the reconstruction of Fukushima.
It is limited to 1,200 bottles and is perfect for cherry blossom viewing.
It is necessary to open the bottle to prevent it from spilling. The screw of the lid is quite tight, but it may be due to the good bubbling.
It is a junmai sake made by Ozeki in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a traditional junmai sake, so it is better to drink it at room temperature with oden (oden stew) as a mid-meal drink.
◎This sake is from Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture.
It is a yakitori restaurant and the sake ranking was Maegashira.
It had a ginjo-like sweetness and was easy to drink.
◎This sake is from Aizuwakamatsu. It is said to be junmai sake, but it is so fruity that you might think it is junmai ginjo. It is a very cosy sake, and the design on the jacket and the pure white stopper are very cute.
I bought it without a second thought because I like ◯Sumo. This sake is made by Kamaya in Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture. It is a very basic junmai sake. It is not fruity.
It has a subtle ginjo aroma and a rather pleasant taste. I drank it by itself, but I think it would be more enjoyable with some snacks. The price was about 350 yen including tax at Mishima station.
◎It is not too sweet and smooth on the palate, so it can be drunk easily. I have had Junmai Ginjo from Yukino Kayasha, but the raw sake is also delicious. 1650 without tax
It is a sake made in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture. I bought it at a roadside station. It is said that "Sai-no-kuni yeast" is used. It has no habit and is good as a food sake.
This sake was recommended to me by a person whose hometown is Hokkaido. It was served with ham katsu (pork cutlet) and Neapolitan, which is a strong-flavored Western food, so it didn't leave much of an impression on me, but I can say that it didn't interfere with the meal.