This month's Cland is a junmai ginjo from Aichi. It has the distinctive flavor of Aichi local sake, but is still refreshing. Great with vegetable dip dipped in miso koji.
Cland of the Month. Honey-like sweetness and twangy clarity. It is a sake brewery in Kitakata, and seems to go well with the light, salty Kitakata ramen.
This month's Cland. This is a dark but mildly peculiar raw sake at 18°C, titled Shiboritate New Year's Eve Sake. It has a sweet taste and would go well with New Year's Eve soba noodles.
It has a slightly peculiar flavor that spreads out and reminds one of Nagoya's local sake. It is best to enjoy its three-dimensionality by pairing it with dishes that are full of flavor.
This month's Crand. It has an impressive sweetness that spreads from the smooth mouthfeel like Japanese sweets. Since it itself is quite sweet, it would be a good match with miso cucumber or other simple salty foods.
This month's Kurando is from Tottori and is made with a restored sake rice called kyoryoku. It is a strange sensation to be reminded of the old days with its strong flavor, while the food seems to go well with B-class gourmet cuisine.
Crand of the Month. The rich sweetness of the amazake-like flavor spreads out in a trot, and then pulls back quickly with a fruit juice-like acidity. Thank goodness we can drink this as a fresh sake.
The umami spreads out from the bottom of the bowl. The texture on its own is subtle, but when combined with dashi-flavored snacks, it creates an interesting concerto.
It has a clear, floral flavor that spreads out and a fine feel that quickly recedes. The image of the name "Hakuba Nishiki" and the mouthfeel are well matched.
August Kurando. The white malted rice and slightly cool sweetness goes well with the lingering summer heat. It also goes well with the recommended edamame (green soybeans).