Ah, this is Yamagata sake. It has a smoky aroma like straw. It is neither sweet nor spicy, but has a wide range of umami dimensions. A deep granary. Sake is interesting because you can encounter this kind of individuality.
It is said to have been created to accompany seafood, since sushi was called "yasuke" in the Hanayagi world. It has a mellow, full flavor, yet it is refreshing and easy to drink. My favorite type.
A bottle purchased for New Year's Day and not opened until April 12, when the groundbreaking ceremony was celebrated. The sweetness and umami spread clearly. The effort of the brewery is evident in this bottle of Kaiun.
It was given as a gift at the dedication ceremony for the reconstruction of the main building of the family temple. The sake tastes even better now that it has been enjoyed for a longer period of time.
Iwate Meisho brewery in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. It was brewed under the concept of "all Iwate" using Iwate-grown rice and yeast. It has a rich sweetness and a clear, thick body. It is indeed a junmai ginjo.
Fukushima's "Tsukiyumi" was recommended as the second sake at the sake school, and was a little spicier than the first sake, "Koshi". We were able to experience the variation of the dishes and Tomomi Nama sake.
Hatsu Shibori" by Iinuma Honke, Chiba, which was recommended to us by Goshu Juku. It is a nama sake with a freshness that can only be found in nouveau sake. The rich sweetness of the sake made for a nostalgic experience.
Iwate Homare Special Junmai Sake" opened after returning from Mizusawa. One of the wonderful things about the sake culture is that it allows us to dig up the ties and memories of a place without leaving it. The taste is clean and refreshing with no falsehoods. This famous sake reminds us of the sky of Mizusawa.
In front of Mizusawa station, Sennari. This is my first time checking in for Iwate sake. Even though I have a connection to the area. A toast to a life well lived.