Vinny Brooklyn
Very nice. Much less left in this bottle compared to the TJ I had first.
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Vinny Brooklyn
Always good to start the day and a trip ahead with nihonshu in the lounge.
Vinny Brooklyn
Usually don’t buy from Chiba but the packaging (& to be honest, the price) was good. Plus a Nama. From an internet search learn “Byakuya" is observed in the far north, & “just like the midnight sun, when there is no boundary between day and night and the sun never sets all night, the ingredients are kept partially secret”. So rice, yeast & polishing ratio not disclosed. Agree with the description that there is a nice
balance of sweetness and acidity, even if at dinner & not at midnight.
Vinny Brooklyn
For a Famima purchase of a 5/2025 brew outstanding. Otherwise meh?
Vinny Brooklyn
Colleagues from Phnom Penh brought this sake to a firm meeting. Interesting—yellow color (not sure from the yellow koji or the jasmine rice, or both). Made by Fungi Art Brewery in Phnom Penh, with the rice from a well regarded agricultural area. Noticeable alcohol but only 14%.
Assume this is my first & last tasting of this.
Vinny Brooklyn
Hakkaisan was the first sake I really began to appreciate, and has been a benchmark for me. The consistency and quality are unsurpassed. Never disappointed and never tired of it. This is Nihonshu, at least in the late modern era.
Kinkon神酒 神田明神
Vinny Brooklyn
Purchased at Kanda Myojin gift store along with a craft beer. Despite this being a bottle-cap bottling, actually superior to the beer. Love the package, too. But I can’t imagine ever repeat this.
Vinny Brooklyn
My first Kanda Myojin matsuri. Had to have the special sake on the approach even though the crowds were tough.
Vinny Brooklyn
Label says, “If you can dream it you can do it.” Outstanding! Purchased at a Noto support fest in the Kencho-ji (Kamakura) parking lot. Ishikawa still needs our support!!
Vinny Brooklyn
Another “summer” brew, & last of the evening. Gassy in a good way, and reminiscent of ramune (but for adults). While the crowds in Kamakura feel like summer, still not warm enough. But this makes me feel like summer is here.
Vinny Brooklyn
When asked about “summer” brews, this was one proposed. My counter neighbor recommended, so why not (even though not quite summer in Golden Week). Good choice! Solid Muroka. Very enjoyable.
Vinny Brooklyn
Fresh and broad flavors. 2nd of the night.
Vinny Brooklyn
It has been a while since having Yakitori in Kamakura. This off the list suggestion was offered when asked for a dry type. Too easy to drink, definitely dry, not much nuance.
Vinny Brooklyn
My wife had this as atsukan. Even though middle of GW, it was cold & wet, and this nicely warmed.
Vinny Brooklyn
More nuance than pure Kurakuchi. I liked this, as I do most of their stuff.
Vinny Brooklyn
Spring is, or at least May is, here even though an awful weather night. Very nice.
Vinny Brooklyn
Apple, please, is accurate. Interesting contrast with some sashimi.
Vinny Brooklyn
Tonkatsu Obento dinner at home during this unusual GW. Means have to spend some money on good nihonshu. This has been accomplished.
Vinny Brooklyn
Splendid!
Spanish>English
Vinny Brooklyn
Third & last of the evening; & likely my last at the 2025 RH Craft Sake week. 4 coins.
Clean acidity and well-knit & balanced. Nicely done.