We had a standard Junmai sake from Kamikazukogen-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture.
The sake rice is Hachitan-Nishiki from Hiroshima Prefecture, and the refreshing acidity tightens the overall flavor, with a moderately dry finish. It is a bit on the classic side, but I like it because it is the very image of hard-core Hiroshima sake.
I picked up a bottle of Choyo Fukumusume from Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, attracted by its bright yellow label.
Saigato-no-shizuku is a sake rice from Yamaguchi Prefecture. The sweetness is restrained and the acidity is impressive. It is sharp and dry, with a slight bitterness. It matched well with Western-style meals and was delicious.
Tonight we have a pop label of Hidakami Aki-agari. Since Hidakami is known to go well with fish, we paired it with grilled salmon.
I had an image of a classic dry sake, but it was surprisingly rich in sweetness, mellow and full of flavor. Indeed, it seems to go well with any fish dish.
Good evening, kiko-san!
I had some of Hikkami-san's Autumn Rice the other day too 🎵
I couldn't help but squeal 😋!
You can't go wrong with fish pairings 🤤.
We will have Kaiun hiyaoroshi again this year, which we enjoyed last year.
This year's sake is also very tasty, with a refreshing sweetness and a full-bodied flavor. It is an authentic sake and is synonymous with autumn sake.
October has arrived, autumn is in full swing, and autumn sake is arriving one after another.
Tonight's sake is Takeyuki Hiyoroshi. It is a hi-iru sake, so there is almost no bubbling, but it has a fresh melon-like sweetness that is typical of Takeyuki, and the umami flavor is also well balanced.
It is light, yet has just the right amount of sake flavor, making it a perfect match for the autumn flavors.
This is a bottle of Soma no Tengu, a light nigori nama sake that I found at a liquor store for the first time in a long time and love.
It has the freshness of nama-shu, but the flavor of the rice is rich and delicious. The finish is tangy and dry. It was a good match with dumplings.
To go with the second grilled Sanma of the year, we paired Sogen Hiyaoroshi.
The taste was as expected, with sweetness and umami, and the freshness of Hachitan-Nishiki. The bitter flavor unique to Sogen on the palate matched the bitterness of the mackerel, and we enjoyed a moment of autumnal bliss.
The first autumn sake of the year is Meikyojosui from Saku City, Nagano Prefecture. This is the first time I have had it.
It is not too sweet and has a slightly bitter taste. It is refreshing, but has a strong core, as is typical of autumn sake. It is the type of sake that is more enjoyable when paired with a meal, and is the perfect food sake for the autumn flavors.
Gorin is a sake from Ishikawa that I drank this year and fell in love with. It is a different line from the same brewery as Tengumai.
The unique flavor of Tengu Mai is slightly mild and easy to drink. It is a sake on the high road that I could drink every day. It was a perfect pairing for today's tempura and sashimi.
Motomine Tsuru, which I drank for the first time this year and liked, the third bottle this year is a super dry type.
It is made from a Nagasaki sake rice called reihou, and has a moderate sweetness and sour fruitiness. It has a slight gassy taste and is not so dry as to be called super dry, but it has a unique flavor that I also liked. There is also an autumn sake available, so I am looking forward to that as well.
This year's autumn swordfish were big and the price was not too bad. Now that the weather has cooled down a bit, we decided to enjoy the taste of autumn.
Now, my accompaniment was Kure, a favorite from Kochi. The last time I drank this sake, I was under the impression that it was dry, but this one has a surprisingly strong sweetness. It also had the umami of rice, and the finish was crisp and dry. Akinata fish, rice, and sake are a perfect combination.
The sake rice is Niigata Prefecture's Koshitanrei, which is a combination of Yamadanishiki and Gohyakumangoku rice, and is said to be suitable for sake brewing.
It has a light, refreshing taste with a full-bodied sweetness and a bitter, moderately dry aftertaste.
We enjoyed it with homemade tempura soba noodles.
I have drunk Toyama City's Manjusen several times, but this is the first time I have had the standard type.
It is simple and delicious, with a gentle sweetness of rice that comes in quickly. The finish is just dry enough to drink as many cups as you like.
It is not flashy, but it is a high quality sake that goes well with both Japanese and Western food.
Ryusei, from Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a naturally derived yeast-free yeast yeast yeast.
Hiroshima is known for its Hachitan-Nishiki, which has a guttural acidity. It has a smoky flavor with a unique peculiar taste, but it is clean and easy to drink. The finish is tangy, spicy, and dry. It is quite a unique sake.
One of the most popular brands these days is Genzai from Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture.
It has received many comments at Sake-no-wa, and with its fruity, rich sweetness and chirpy, slightly effervescent taste, it is no wonder it is so popular. The sweetness is followed by a bittersweet finish. It feels like a white wine and was the right choice to pair with pizza.
Dewazuru, from Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, this is a rare first pressing of a first-brew sake at this time of the year.
Fresh and slightly gassy, it has both a melon-like fruitiness and a full-bodied sake flavor. The acidity, bitterness, and dryness on the palate combine to make this a delicious sake. It was just the flavor I wanted to drink, and it exceeded my expectations.
My summer vacation trip was to Tokushima for the first time. I enjoyed Naruto's whirlpools and the Otsuka Museum of Art, which was easily accessible from the airport.
It was also my first time in Tokushima, so I bought a bottle of Naruto Tai. The sweetness of Yamada-Nishiki is felt straight away, with a slightly tangy, dry aftertaste. It is an orthodox but high quality junmai ginjo sake.
Good morning, kiko!
Good summer trip to Tokushima: ✈️
The weather looks good for the Uzutio and the museum, and it looks like you're having a great time with your sake activities 🎵.
Naruto sea bream looks delicious with a good balance of sweet and spicy taste 😋!
Nanamoto-yari is one of my favorite brands, but this is the first time I have tasted this type of low-polished rice.
The first sip gives the impression that it is 80% polished rice with no cloying taste and a refreshing acidity. The umami of the rice can also be felt well, and the taste is deeply nourishing. Although it is a classic type, it goes well with meals, and you may want to drink it from time to time.
Tenhoichi from Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. I liked the sunflower label, which is typical of this time of year when the weather is extremely hot.
Not quite spicy, but crisp and dry. It has a refreshing acidity typical of Hiroshima sake and tastes just as the label suggests. Even in this hot season, the sake is very drinkable.