Place of purchase] Ozawa Sake Brewery
Pork and komatsuna nabe (one-pot dish)
A fresh, slightly bitter dry sake with a hint of yeast flavor. Since it is undiluted sake, it should be drunk with moderation.
Rating: A
[Place of purchase]? (Souvenir)
[Snacks] Japanese-style osechi.
It has a light, refreshing taste with a hint of sweetness and a rather dry aftertaste. The alcohol content is 17 degrees because it is a pure sake, so it is not easy to stomach.
Rating: A
[Place of purchase]? (Gift received)
[Snacks] Italian Osechi.
We opened a bottle of this precious bottle sent from Akita. It is very easy to drink with mild acidity, sweetness like fruit juice, and no cloying taste.
Rating: S
[Place of purchase]? (Gift from a friend)
【Snacks】Ozoni
The Kazuma Sake Brewery was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Nevertheless, they have not stopped their steps toward recovery, and we are very happy to be able to taste "Takeba" again this New Year's.
If you pour only the supernatant, you can enjoy the slight effervescence, and if you swirl it around, you can enjoy the sweetness and rice flavor, which is a very nice touch.
Rating: S
Where to buy】Ishikawa Sake Brewery
Snack] Miso-glazed pork
After visiting a sake brewery there, I had it bottled and purchased at the "December Appreciation Day" weigh-in corner. It has a pear-like aroma with a tangy yeast flavor and a slightly bitter aftertaste. It tastes just like it was freshly pumped.
Rating: A
Where to buy】Ishikawa Sake Brewery
Snack] Fried chicken from "Shokudo Ishikawa
After visiting the brewery, we had the sake bottled and purchased at the "December Appreciation Day" corner. The brewery uses cedar chips to fill the barrels, which gives the sake a strong cedar aroma and a hint of sweetness, just like you would taste in a square.
Rating: A
[Place of purchase]? (Souvenir)
[Snacks] Schweinehaxe.
Full and fruity mouthfeel with a surprisingly clean aftertaste. Delicious, but not like a raw sake in a good sense.
Rating: A
[Place of purchase]? (Gift from a friend)
Otsu-Soba] Damako nabe (fish stew)
The aroma is subdued, but it is moderately dry and sharp without any cloying taste. Goes well with a nabe filled with celeri and chicken.
Rating: A
Place of purchase: Roadside Station Yonezawa (Souvenir)
[Snacks] Baked Jyoshu green onion with olive oil.
Smooth with a mild aroma and a slightly thickened taste. I think it is just the right amount of dryness for a meal.
Rating: A
Place of purchase: Ogikubo Town Seven
Aomori beef grilled on a ceramic plate
I tasted several kinds of Momokawa at the Aomori Fair held at Town Seven and bought "Junmai Shinshu Hatsushibori" (Junmai new sake). I was told that they also offer sake brewery tours, which I would love to do.
I chilled it lightly and opened the bottle immediately. The water used seems to be good, and the clear mouthfeel is pleasant, followed by a refined dryness and sharpness. I think it is the best sake for a mealtime drink. The taste is excellent for the price.
Rating: A
[Place of purchase]? (Gift from a friend)
Soboro natto (fermented soybeans)
The bottle was opened after being stored in a sake cellar (-5℃) since last November. After the yeast that is typical of nama-zake is felt, a robust grain-based impact comes, so I want to enjoy it little by little.
Rating: B
[Place of purchase]? (Souvenir)
[Snack] Grilled pork tenderloin
The label was said to have been worn off by vibration while being brought back on a motorcycle, but when drinking it, there is no problem with the taste.
It is 19 degrees, so it comes with a gusto, but you can also taste the water taste gradually afterward, which helps to shed the fatty taste in a nice way.
Rating: B+
Where to buy】Musashiya Sake Shop
Snacks] Grilled chicken wings.
It has a mature taste with a gradually sour taste and a slight bitterness in the throat. It seems to be suitable for cheese, etc.
Rating: A
【Snacks】5 kinds of assorted sashimi
If you want to match Iwate's cuisine, there is no other sake than Iwate's sake. It has a perfect balance of acidity and umami, and is delicious with shimitomimi.
Rating: S
[Place of purchase]? (Souvenir)
【Snacks】Edamame
It is very easy to drink with a clear mouthfeel and mild acidity. It has no peculiarities, and I think it is a versatile type that goes with everything.
Rating: A+
[Place of purchase]? (Souvenir)
Snacks] Tea beans
When poured into a glass, it has a thickened feeling, and as the label says, it looks like it might be thick. The first sip was indeed rich, but there was no unpleasant taste at all, and the lingering aftertaste was cool and refreshing. I was impressed by the fact that there are still sake with a flavor I had never tasted before.
Rating: S
Where to buy】Muso-ya Sake Shop
Potato salad
Aromatic and soft on the palate, with a sour and sweet taste that stands out and is very much to my liking.
Rating: A
Where to buy]?
[Snacks] Edamame (green soybeans)
Refreshing aroma and drinking comfort, with a slight bitterness following and a very summery taste.
Rating: A