At a corner table. Amidst the rice riots in 2021, Tsuchida took on the challenge of using Koshihikari rice produced in Kawaba. The rice polishing ratio is 78%, which is polished for a Tsuchida sake, but the Tsuchida character is still there.
Today is the first day of work. I had some "shimotsukare" (a type of fish cake) with snacks that I bought in Tochigi, where I visited to greet my clients. I served it cold at first. It was fluffy with a clean finish. Next, I warmed it up. The umami flavor spreads quickly and goes well with any meal.
The aroma is mild, but when you put it in your mouth, the fragrance of koji spreads. Full rice flavor, refreshing and moderate acidity. Dry but powerful sake.
This is a sake from Yuzawa, Niigata, but the Tsurumai-u label is limited to Gunma Prefecture. At 14 to 15 degrees alcohol by volume, it is one degree lower than the regular product and has a more refreshing taste. As the name suggests, it is a watery sake.