Vinny Brooklyn
At Tokyo Edo Week event. A small sip of dry junmai. Any support of Ishikawa helps, I think.
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Vinny Brooklyn
While still not an Autumn feeling, it has been a little cooler. But we remain in typhoon season! Even if Mother Nature not following the schedule, hiyaroshi always a pleasure to drink. This is a good one!
Vinny Brooklyn
Still not hiyaroshi weather (at least in Tokyo) but getting cooler.
Vinny Brooklyn
Nice ending of the evening.
Vinny Brooklyn
Another solid sake selected by staff. Even if not from Kyoto. Very enjoyable.
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Vinny Brooklyn
Really splendid.
Vinny Brooklyn
Understand that the Yagenbori group has a relationship with the Karhu family/estate. And that this would be offered on a first omakase. But still pretty good as a hiyaroshi.
Vinny Brooklyn
A pleasure to finish the evening. Still too hot in Kyoto for hiyaroshi style.
Vinny Brooklyn
Solid brew from a solid Kura in Hiroshima. Very dry especially compared to the prior Kyoto drink.
Vinny Brooklyn
I think the second time I had this also now at obanzi in Kyoto. Staff said it was “kaori (flavorful). My partner thought on the sweet side. I enjoyed with our meal.
Vinny Brooklyn
Completely agree with the back label: “It has a nostalgic, slightly sour, authentic taste.” First of the night at solid obanzi in Kyoto.
Vinny Brooklyn
Last of the evening & also worthy of a stemmed glass. 55% polishing ratio & one great Nagano brew.
Vinny Brooklyn
Deserving of the stemmed glass. Wonderful
Vinny Brooklyn
Label says, “Yonagatsuki is another name for ‘Nagatsuki’ in the lunar calendar, and is a drink that evokes the image of a fine drink to be enjoyed leisurely on a long autumn night.” Still sauna like conditions tonight with the humidity. But this did make me feel like autumn will be soon.
Vinny Brooklyn
Very drinkable autumn sake. Not too complex , not too simple either.
Vinny Brooklyn
Very traditional, a little rough around the edges. 18% alcohol. Expect no less from Ibaraki. Good by itself at the end of the meal. From internet search a seasonal product, hiyaroshi.
Vinny Brooklyn
Not sure I’ve had anything from this Saitama Kura. Lots of flavors but balanced. Impressive.
Vinny Brooklyn
Outstanding Niigata-shu. Very full bodied.
Vinny Brooklyn
Very smooth autumn release even though temperatures still summer like.
Vinny Brooklyn
So this is ¥200 more than the regular Tokubetsu Honjozo. Presumably for the “Dodger” blue bottle & the English front labeling. Purchased despite my hatred of the Dodgers; once they left Brooklyn, land of my ancestors, it’s “Let’s Go Mets!” Nice basic sake though. (But fuck the Dodgers.)