A cheap bar in town that also offers a choice of sake brands. I wondered how hot "Dai-harakuchi" (very hot) sake would be, but it was a reassuring sake that slid smoothly down my throat like water.
The last one was Naruto sea bream, which was served again going back and saying it was the one with the best aroma. A little sweet. I don't remember the aroma. I drank too much💦.
The fourth glass was an Ottersai, a well-balanced sake. It was indeed delicious and well-balanced. My eldest son, who is not a drinker, said this was the best sake and ordered more. I see that this subtlety is good for those who can't drink in large quantities,
Feeling good, I had my third drink. Next time, I'll try the sweet sake. The proprietress suggested a nigori. The next one was a limited edition of drunken whales for the Spring Festival. It is good that it is not too sweet. The range from dry sake to sweet sake is also enjoyable.
The first drink of the course. The one that came out with a nice aroma was Kochi's Bishou. Not too strong in character, but soft and gorgeous. It has a good balance.
When I was thinking that the Junmai Daiginjo "Ki" was too refreshing to try again, an acquaintance recommended this Junmai-shu to me. I drank it cold and at room temperature, and was shocked at the umami spreading in my mouth even though it was drier at room temperature.
The first sip is sweet. The first bite is sweet, but soon after it tastes a little bitter. It's not really bitter, but for some reason it makes your mouth water. It is a complex taste that I would like to try again.
Peach Drops, which I used to drink a lot when I was younger.
The black label Junmai Daiginjo was my first choice this year. The aroma was strong, and the subtle sweetness unique to Momo no titrip was refined by the Junmai Daiginjo.
Sake was suggested to go with the hot bean-paste Chinese cabbage with a hearty kick of sansho (Chinese pepper). It was delicious, with a well-balanced flavor that was neither too spicy nor too sweet.
Hometown Sake Vol. 2
Toyo Bijin Junmai Daiginjo Princess Michiko
A refreshing mouthfeel that permeates the skin in the mouth. The sweetness is subdued, making this sake a pleasure to drink.
Since we are here, let's try some local sake. Many department stores carry a variety of sake, along with new sake. It is refreshing and crisp, with a hint of mildness and sweetness. Not much aroma.
We enjoyed it very much.
Second Cup of Saku City
Even more refreshing than the first cup of Saku no Hana. But the second sip is full of flavor. I can have as many cups as I want, oh no,
I don't take pictures at dinners, but it's been a while since I've had a drink with friends, so I snapped a few. I was told it tasted like melon, but I couldn't tell. It's a well-balanced sake, neither sharp nor smooth. It doesn't get stuck on the tongue, so it's a stable drink.